(Bangkok Post photo)An award-winning Thai journalist accused of sedition over online comments critical of the junta said on Friday that the charge created a "chilling effect" amid an ongoing crackdown on critics of the military government. But if it violates existing laws, it must be dealt with accordingly," Mr Weerachon told Reuters. Mr Pravit, an avid social media user, has been summoned twice for attitude adjustment sessions. The online space is a new frontier where criticism is hard for them to control," Mr Pravit told Reuters. Mr Pravit will hear the charges against him on Tuesday.

Source: Bangkok Post August 04, 2017 11:03 UTC