Thai police probe 4 broadcasters, restrict Telegram messaging app
20 October 2020 |
9:01 am
The order blocks access to the online sites of outlets deemed to be sympathetic towards Thailand's pro-democracy protesters. The PM also called a special session of parliament as protesters demanded his resignation.
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