Thailand bans 'rude' opinions ahead of crucial referendum


  • World
  • Tuesday, 03 May 2016

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha looks on before a weekly cabinet meeting at Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, April 26, 2016. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

BANGKOK (Reuters) - From the question of Britain's place in Europe to the choice of New Zealand's flag, referendums worldwide are usually preceded by unbridled debate. Not so under Thailand's junta.

Many Thais are chafing under strict new regulations governing discussion ahead of an Aug. 7 referendum on a military-backed constitution.

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