Daily Archives: February 6, 2009
Thai Government Launches Website to Protect King
Thailand's government has set up a website where Thais are urged to report about others speaking out against the highly revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and the rest of the royal family.
In addition, it has launched a security system which will block websites that criticize the monarchy. Already almost 5,000 sites have been banned.
This past January, the France based Reporters Without Borders wondered aloud if Thailand is the world's "new enemy of the Internet."
The new website, protecttheking.net, Read more [...]
Princess Anne Visits Kosovo
The only daughter of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is currently on a three day tour of Kosovo. By doing so, Princess Anne became the first British royal to visit the Balkan area since it declared independence last year.
Kosovo Foreign Minister Skender Hyseni was on hand to welcome the Princess at Pristina airport.
Throughout her visit, the Princess was greeted by children and other curious onlookers.
During her visit, Princess Anne is to "meet a variety of people from different communities within Read more [...]
