Protesters Block Thai Websites over Plan for Single Gateway

Protesters have blocked access to several Thai government websites over a plan to route all Internet traffic though a single gateway, which would make it easier for the military junta to monitor and censor communications. Critics compare the plan to China's “Great Firewall” and systems in other countries such as Iran where the flow of information is tightly controlled. Government officials have given different explanations for the plan, including that it would save money and stop...

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