Bangkok: The government warns that those who publish, like, or share pornographic videos face severe penalties. The government has announced strict repercussions for individuals involved in the dissemination of obscene content online, highlighting penalties that include fines up to 100,000 baht and imprisonment for up to 5 years for importing obscene information into a computer system.
According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Ploytalay Laksmisangchan, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, stated that the government is taking a firm stance against the illegal act of posting obscene content on social media. This has become a significant issue as such content often goes viral, garnering a large number of views, likes, and shares. Relevant agencies have been instructed to promptly investigate and prosecute those responsible for spreading provocative and obscene content online.
The government emphasizes that these actions are violations of the Computer Crimes Act, specifically under Section 14 (1) for importing false information and Section 14 (4) for importing obscene information into a computer system. The penalties for these violations are severe, including imprisonment of up to 5 years, fines up to 100,000 baht, or both.
Furthermore, individuals who like or share obscene clips will face charges equivalent to those of the original perpetrators, as outlined in Section 14 (5) of the Computer Crimes Act. This section states that any person who publishes or forwards computer data, knowing it contains false or obscene information, will be subject to the same penalties.
The government urges the public to report any provocative or obscene videos to the Cyber Police at 1441. The call for public cooperation aims to foster a safe society and discourage the support of content that seeks likes and shares, which could lead to imitation, particularly among children and youth.