Spring News reported that the Permanent Secretary of the ICT Ministry on Wednesday told media that the ministry was ordered by the military junta to temporarily block Facebook because the service was being used to provoke conflict and violence.
At about 3pm, users began reporting that they cannot access Facebook from various Internet service providers.
At 4.30pm, users reported that they could not access Facebook normally.
Also at around 4.30, the Deputy Spokesman of the Thai Army said the NCPO did not order the blockage of Facebook since it would cause difficulties to Thai people, Bangkok Biz News reported.
Latest Contents
Prachatai English is an independent, non-profit news outlet committed to covering underreported issues in Thailand, especially about democratization and human rights, despite pressure from the authorities. Your support will ensure that we stay a professional media source and be able to meet the challenges and deliver in-depth reporting.
• Simple steps to support Prachatai English
1. Bank transfer to account “โครงการหนังสือพิมพ์อินเทอร์เน็ต ประชาไท” or “Prachatai Online Newspaper” 091-0-21689-4, Krungthai Bank
2. Or, Transfer money via Paypal, to e-mail address: [email protected], please leave a comment on the transaction as “For Prachatai English”