By Pravit Rojanaphruk, The Nation |
<p><em>Fear of lese majeste law may keep discussions very one-sided</em></p>
<p>With the setting up of the Students Centre of Thailand (SCT), university students will most probably become more politically active, and perhaps even put issues about the monarchy institution up for debate.</p>
<p>The Ministry of Justice is inviting people to join its ‘<a href="http://www.nationmultimedia.com/home/2010/07/02/business/Govt-backed-cyber-scouts-to-monitor-internet-30132866.html">Cyber Scout</a>’ training programme in order to build a network of volunteers to protect the monarchy in the online world.</p>
<p>The Network of Volunteer Citizens to Protect the Monarchy on Facebook has met the DSI Director, and provided a video clip of Tom Dundee speaking at a red-shirt rally, which they say constitutes lèse majesté.</p>