<div>A military-sponsored major production doesn’t even bother to conceal its political propaganda in the form of a weepy stage play. The show seems to be a response to the popular current of pondering the question, “What is the Military For?” from an article published by Nidhi Eoseewong.</div> <p></p>

<p>The Thai military claimed the authority under Section 44 of the Interim Constitution to arrest villagers in eastern Thailand who refused to leave an area which the Thai Navy wants to use as a practice ground. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<div> <div>Military officers tried to cancel a media workshop in the restive deep south, claiming that they were ordered to do so by their superiors. </div></div>

<p>On 2 May, the Internal Security Operations Command held a meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva as Director of ISOC, to discuss activities to mobilize the public to protect the monarchy and national security.</p>

<p>The army will continue its programme called &lsquo;Fight the economic crisis with the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy&rsquo; by sending ISOC staff to visit communities to create unity among the people and explain the military role in the recent crackdown.</p>

<p>The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) is seeking more cooperation from relevant agencies and business groups to prevent inappropriate content on the internet. &nbsp;The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) says the National Telecommunication Commission (NTC) is authorized to withdraw or suspend the licenses of the Internet Service Providers (ISPs) who do not cooperate in blocking inappropriate web pages.</p>