THE ECONOMIST: IT DID APPEAR
The latest edition of The Economist, dated April 24-30 has appeared on the shelves in Thailand.
In the magazine columnist Banyan has, once again, taken a critical view of the kingdom's current problems.
I have to say that in my four years in Thailand I think what Banyan has written is about the most critical to be published. I've seen editions of The Economist not appear here for far less.
I doubt it's the case that what's deemed acceptable to print in Thailand has changed in the last few weeks, so I can only assume those involved in the distribution of this edition are not aware of what has actually been published?
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I wonder if anyone will complain. To my understanding Asia Books will be in trouble if anyone makes a complaint. Is that how you see it ?
That is my understanding, yes. Dissemination of content like this has been a problem before, hence the fact I have not linked directly to the story in question.
Asia Books, and anyone else who handles this edition, have taken somewhat of a risk. I cannot believe they were unaware of what was printed.
I also think the publishers were trying their luck, so to speak, in not withholding this issue from distribution. They've done so before, and for far less potentially problematic content.
But having said that, the Royal Thai Police have other things to worry about right now than a few words in a magazine.
I wonder if what we're seeing here is a case of "too busy to notice".
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