Webmaster / Tuesday, January 13, 2009 / Categories: Politics Thailand Blocked 2,300 Websites for Insulting Monarchy Information and Communication Minister Ranongruk Suwanchawee said, "Thai authorities have blocked over 2,300 websites. We are preparing to ask for court approval to shut down an additional 400 sites."She said in a press release posted on the ministry's website that the blocking of websites that disseminate content and photos which insult the monarchy is one of the government's crucial policies.She added that her ministry will seek law amendment which will increase powers of ICT officials as soon as parliament reopens.The ministry had spent Bt45 million to buy equipment for a round-the-clock "war room" targeting inappropriate web sites.The ministry will ask cooperation from ministries of justice, interior and defence to prosecute violators, who face imprisonment and a fine for breaking the law, the minister said. Previous Article Santika Pub Inferno Next Article Thailand Blocked 2,300 Websites for Insulting Monarchy Print 1498 Rate this article: No rating Please login or register to post comments.