Thailand blocks access to YouTube

April 5th, 2007

“The Thai government has banned access to the YouTube video-uploading website after it broadcast material critical of the country’s king. Communications Minister Sitthichai Pookaiyaudom said the site was banned after a 44-second film showing graffiti over the king’s face was aired. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, 79, is revered and it is forbidden to insult him. The minister said a ban came after the Thai government asked YouTube’s owner Google to remove it and they declined. The contentious film also shows feet being placed over the king’s face - an offensive act to Thais, who consider feet dirty…” (Read full article here)

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