In September of 2006, the elected government of Thailand was overthrown. In April of 2007, YouTube was shown the door. That’s right - YouTube has (yet again) been banned in an entire country.
YouTube
Tossed Out Of Thailand
The Thai government apparently took issue with a video criticizing its king; as described by official statement on the matter. “While lese majeste is a culturally sensitive matter in Thailand, SEAPA views the blocking of the whole site - which is used by thousands in Thailand to express ideas and exchange information - with serious concern. Thais are now deprived of a popular and accessible medium that can accommodate alternative and independent voices.”Of course, based on YouTube’s behavior in Turkey, it may just be a matter of time before the company gives in. If that should happen, the minister of the Information and Communications Technology Ministry assured Reuters that all will be forgiven.
“When they decide to withdraw the clip, we will withdraw the ban,” said Sitthichai Pookaiyaudom.
That arrangement would still leave YouTube at a distinct disadvantage, hoping and praying that no one else pictured the Thai king’s head near a pair of feet.
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