It also imposes criminal penalties on anyone posting false information online that is deemed to cause damage to the public, national security, public security, economic stability or public infrastructure, he said. The National Legislative Assembly has postponed the second reading of the bill until next month, but critics say time is running out for the changes they want. The amendments would allow censorship and surveillance in the name of national security, practices that don't meet requirements under international law. Among their concerns are the bill would allow self-censorship by internet service providers (ISPs) and witchhunts by authorities. The cyber law expert, however, said the NLA had taken note of public concerns related to the CCA amendments.

Source: Bangkok Post July 26, 2016 22:07 UTC