They are facing computer crime charges for sharing a report by the CSI LA Facebook page on the alleged rape of a 19-year-old British woman on the island. Since it was passed into law in 2007, the CCA has done more harm than good. Its provisions for offences regarding defamation and false information inputted into computer systems have been misused to stifle criticism and free speech. Law enforcement officers may have either ignored the real intention of the CCA or they lack a proper understanding of it. Without strong political will, this law will stand as a threat to free speech and will fail in its mission to protect the people.

Source: Bangkok Post September 07, 2018 21:11 UTC