Thailand takes legal action against Facebook, Twitter over content


BANGKOK (Reuters): Thailand began legal action on Thursday (Sept 24) against Facebook and Twitter for ignoring requests to take down content, in its first such move against major Internet firms.

The Digital Ministry filed legal complaints with cybercrime police after the two social media companies missed 15-day deadlines to comply fully with court-issued takedown orders from Aug 27, the Digital Minister, Puttipong Punnakanta, said.

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