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ThailandThailand Bans Academic Book on National Security
Thailand banned the import and distribution of the 'Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Thailand' citing national security and public order concerns related to discussions of the monarchy.
Background
Thailand has a history of strict lèse-majesté laws, which protect the monarchy from criticism. These laws have been a point of contention for decades, with human rights groups and some academics advocating for reform, while authorities maintain their necessity for national security and public order.
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Thailand Bans Academic Book on National Security
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The book ban is justified on national security and public order grounds, particularly concerning discussions of the monarchy.
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