'A real source of hope': social media opens Thailand's junta to criticism

Social platforms wield increasing power in Thai politics, where traditional media remain under the iron grip of the militaryJust over a week ago, Thailand’s army chief began trending on Twitter.It started with an order, made by General Apirat Kongsompong that 160 radio stations across the country must play the 1970s anti-communist propaganda song, Nuk Paen Din (Scum of the Earth) which glorifies the might of the armed forces, on a daily basis. Continue reading…
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