There’s a new book banning in Thailand! Recent reports on Prachatai state that the Thai government has now banned a thai translation of the Chinese Book, Nine Commentaries on the Chinese Communist Party. This book does not break any of the laws that books are currently most typically being banned for, reportedly because it criticizes the Chinese Communist party.
This inspires worry in the government that this book could affect the peaceful relations between Thailand and China.
This ban is technically covered by the Thai government under Article 9 of the Printing Act of 1941. This act states that publication of writing “contrary to public order or good morals” can be banned.
This ban marks the first time that an anti-communist writing has ever been banned in Thailand. This book inspires worry in the government of an uprising of anti-Chinese sentiment because it encourages Chinese citizens to denounce communism in China. The book already has a large cult following in Thailand.
Despite the ban, this book can still be ordered on Amazon.com.
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