<p dir="ltr">The “Computer Crimes Act” of Thailand was amended this year to change, add, and remove various aspects. Although many articles have been amended, and even improved in some cases, there are still &nbsp;critical issues found within the current and proposed legislation.</p> <p></p>

<p dir="ltr">Thailand has a grim and poor record of torture and enforced disappearances, which even in the last 10-15 years has barely improved, regardless of the international treaties and agreements it has signed onto. Experts, though, believe that improvements are coming, hopefully sooner than later.</p>

<p>After a series of arrests and the detention of junta opponents, activists across the country have come up with new tactics to campaign for fair play in the August referendum. Instead of hosting seminars, handing out flyers, and marching, they are using more creative non-violent protest methods like balloons, dolls, and cartoon figures.&nbsp;</p> <p></p>

<div>Analysing the predominant faith of the majority of Thais, an academic has pointed out that the version of Buddhism patronised by the Thai state promotes Thai nationalism and teaches people to be docile and accept their socio-economic status. </div>

<div> <div>Human Rights Watch has condemned the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) for filing a complaint against three human rights defenders in the Deep South for exposing torture by the military of Muslim Malay minority members. </div></div>

<div>For six years, Prachatai has been pursuing a case against the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) for blocking access to its website during the 2010 political violence; the witness hearings have only just ended. The Prachatai Director says the lawsuit is being brought to establish whether the Emergency Decree gives the power to silence media. The verdict will be released on 11 July.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>On Wednesday, 1 June 2016 the Bangkok Civil Court held a plaintiff’s witness hearing in Case No. </div>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-ee7b0490-e785-17fc-f410-235223b8a496">Considering the climate of fear and repression, the success of a protest march commemorating the 2014 coup has raised questions about the government crackdown on political discussion. Although answers differ, it can be agreed that the presence of the event is a good sign.</span></p> <p></p>

<p dir="ltr">In light of recent concerns of online security, and after talks with an IT security specialist, it appears that Thai netizens should be more concerned with personal data breaches of their own cause, rather than security breaches of the social media platforms they use.</p>

<p><em>Cemetery of Splendour</em>&nbsp;(<em>Rak Thi Khon Kaen</em>) is filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s love letter to his native province, as well as a subtly bitter political statement on Northeast-Capital relations.</p> <p></p>

<p>An academic has claimed that the network monarchy in Thailand played a role in the political success of Banharn Silpa-archa, the former Prime Minister who passed away recently. A politician adds that his non-confrontational strategy enabled his party to align with any government.</p> <p></p>

<div>Although Thailand is usually thought of as a recipient, not exporter of pop culture, Thai soap operas are making waves in mainland China.</div> <div> </div>

<div>Tired from work and a bad lifestyle? The junta’s brand new attitude adjustment camp, aimed at the nation’s leaders, will take you for a health check-up, and adjust you to a healthy lifestyle and, above all, the attitude which is suitable for the junta’s nation-building strategy. The camp is available at your nearest military base. </div>