TOURIST Police summoned a British tourist and gave him a warning to stop posting video clips critical of Thailand on social media or else be prosecuted, Naewna newspaper said today (May 1).
Pol. Lt. Col. Suwit Boonyaphen, attached to Mae Hong Son Tourist Police, said video clips posted by the British tourist, only identified as Mr. Thomas, have been critical of both Thai public and private agencies and may harm the country’s image, lead to misunderstanding and even affect the country’s security.
After tracking Thomas down at a house in Mae Na Toeng subdistrict, Pai district, Tourist Police invited him in for a talk to create an understanding and explain that posting such clips risks violating Thai law.
The British tourist was ordered to delete all the clips from YouTube and other social media platforms he had posted.
He was then taken to Pai police station to file a record of this incident with clips submitted as evidence and Thomas told that if he continues posting material that damages Thailand’s image he will face legal action according to Thai law.
However a senior officer at Tourist Police headquarters said Thomas had violated Thai law and ordered that evidence gathered be sent to Immigration Police for further action.
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The British tourist at Pai police station. Photos: Naewna
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