Read our latest report on information controls and the Thai coup: https://citizenlab.org/2014/07/information-controls-thailand-2014-coup/ The May 2014 coup d’etat in Thailand was the 19th coup attempt in the country’s history. It stands out from previous coups due to the military junta’s focus on information controls (defined below in more detail). It was also the first time that martial law was imposed before the coup, allowing the military to impose immediate restrictions on freedom of speech, association, and the press. In the 72 hours between the declaration of martial law and start of the coup, the military seized control over the media and restricted speech, both online and offline. By doing so, the military sought not only to silence opposing voices, but also attempt to neutralize a deeply-divided society.
Posted on: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 09:55:27 +0000
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