Does Thailand censor the Internet?

Censorship of the Internet in Thailand is currently for website access only. Unlike China’s “Great Firewall”, which censors all Internet traffic including chat conversation via Instant Messaging, Thai Internet users are still able to interact with other users without being censored.

What is Thailand most known for?

What is Thailand famous for?

  • Temples. Thailand is a heavily Buddhist country with more than 41,000 temples, and more being built all the time.
  • Monks. With over 41,000 Buddhist temples across the country, you can imagine there are plenty of monks around.
  • Buddhism.
  • Street Food.
  • Islands.
  • Tuk Tuks.
  • Elephant Pants.
  • Shopping.

Does Thailand have free media?

The Juridical Council also ruled that, pending the establishment of NBC, TPBS is not subject to provisional authority of the Broadcasting Act 2008. As a result of the Juridical Council ruling, broadcasting in Thailand is free and unregulated.

What’s forbidden in Thailand?

5 Stranges Laws in Thailand; Legal peculiarities

  • 1) It’s illegal to leave the house without your underwear on.
  • 2) It’s a crime to step on any Thai currency.
  • 3) It’s a punishable offence to throw (used) chewing gum on the pavement.
  • 4) You mustn’t drive a car shirtless.

What are the social issues in Thailand?

Some have been convicted and sentenced to decades of imprisonment.

  • Military Detention and Military Courts.
  • Enforced Disappearances and Torture.
  • Lack of Accountability for Politically Motivated Violence.
  • Human Rights Defenders.
  • Violence and Abuses in Southern Border Provinces.
  • Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and Migrant Workers.

What is banned in Thailand?

Vaporisers (like e-cigarettes and e-baraku) and refills are illegal in Thailand. These items may be confiscated and you could be fined or sent to prison for up to 10 years if convicted. Their sale or supply is also banned and you could face a heavy fine or up to 5 years imprisonment if found guilty.

Does Thailand have freedom of speech?

Freedom of speech was guaranteed in the 1997 Constitution of Thailand. Those guarantees continue in the 2007 Constitution, which states in part: Section 36: A person shall enjoy the liberty of communication by any means [บุคคลย่อมมีเสรีภาพในการติดต่อสื่อสารถึงกันไม่ว่าในทางใดๆ].

What’s the legal age in Thailand?

15 years old
As specified in Article 279 of the Thai Penal Code, the age of consent in Thailand is 15 years old, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.