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Thailand bans textbook critical of monarchy on national security grounds

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Thailand has banned a textbook titled "Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Thailand" due to national security concerns. The book, edited by exiled academic Pavin Chachavalpongpun, reportedly includes content critical of the Thai monarchy and the country's lese-majeste law. Chachavalpongpun stated the ban was due to the book's examination of the monarchy and the government's application of the defamation law. AI

RANK_REASON A government action (ban) on a publication related to national security and political commentary. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Thailand bans textbook critical of monarchy on national security grounds

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Exiled Thai critic mocks authorities after textbook banned on national security grounds

    Thailand has banned a textbook about the country on national security grounds, with the tome’s exiled editor saying on Thursday it was outlawed over its content on the Thai monarchy. The royal family holds revered status in Thai society and is shielded from criticism by a strict …

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