SINGAPORE, June 29 — Google took down two Google Maps documents yesterday that had listed the names and addresses of hundreds of Thai activists who were accused by royalists of opposing the monarchy, the technology company said.
A spokesperson for Alphabet’s Google said by email “the issue is now fixed”, and noted: “We have clear policies about what’s acceptable for user generated My Maps content. We remove user generated maps that violate our policies.” The faces of those named had been covered by black squares with the number 112, in reference to the article under the country’s criminal code which makes insulting or defaming the monarchy punishable by up to 15 years in prison.Songklod said that he and the team of volunteers sought to highlight those they accused of breaking that law.
Youth-led protests that began last year brought unprecedented criticism of the monarchy and calls for its reform both on the streets and online.
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