<p>A recent <a href="http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/626964/privacy-fears-over-hacking-revelations">piece</a> of investigative journalism by <em>The Bangkok Post</em> has provided evidence of Thailand acquiring an advanced electronic surveillance capability.</p>

<p>Following revelations by WikiLeaks that the Thai authorities allegedly purchased a surveillance programme from an Italian firm, further leaked documents show that staff from the IT firm went to Thailand’s Deep South to deliver certain products. &nbsp;</p>