Introducing Thai Netizen Network:We stand for cyber-liberty.

[supinya klangnarong]

December 2, 2008   Dear All,   Despite the political crisis inThailand is continued and we are seriously concerned on the bloodshed that would happen but we determine to hold the opening event for new advocacy-group called, Thai Netizen Network and launching our new campaign 'We stand for cyber-liberty' and 'Free thai netizens!"   Since Internet is significantly restricted by political and legal means.   The enforcement of Computer Crime Act 2007 is creating lot of problems.   There are 400 cases related to offensive websites expecially lese-majeste contents  in Criminal court now.   If we expect another military coup or judicial coup in coming future, Internet will be a challenging battle for free speech and communication rights in Thailand.   I write you this email to introduce our new group and do look forward for our collaboartion in the future to come. Hope we could regularly send you alert for what will happen concerning cyber-liberty here.   We are delighted to receive information and suggestion from you all.   Best regards, Supinya Klangnarong Coordinator,  Thai Netizen Network 409 Soi Ratchada 14, Hauy-kwang, Bangkok 10320 Tel&Fax :02-6910574  www.thainetizen.org   You're warmly invited to join Press Conference for the opening event of "Thai Netizen Network" & round-table discussion on   "The netizens' rights and liberty of online  media: Problems, Challenges and Recommendations" Organized by Thai Netizen Network   At Isra Amantakul seminar room,                       Thai Journalist Association, Samsen Road                           December, 2, 2008 at 1-5 pm   13.00      – Registration   13.30     - Press conference for the opening event of"Thai Netizen network" by the Working Committees on topics;          -  Who are we?          -  Stands for netizens' rights and liberty of online media          -  Recommendations to the authorities and public on Internet regulation and law enforcement   14.00-15.30   – Round-table discussion on "The netizens' rights and liberty of online media: Problems, Challenges and recommendations" 1. Netizens' rights: The Rights to access, Freedom of expression, Rights for privacy and Rights under judicial process. Issued by Ms.Sarinee Achawanuntakul, Ms.Supinya Klangnarong, Mr.Sunit Shrestha          2. The Liberty of online media: Free speeches and fair regulation, Net Neutrality, and Social responsibility. Issued by Ms.Chiranuch Premchaiyaporn, Dr. Jittat Fukjaroenpol , Mr.Arthit Suriyawongkul 3. Case study: The ramification of Computer Crime Act B.E.2550 on the netizens' rights presented byMr.Siriporn Suwannapitaka <212 café case> and Mrs.Poomjit Srirawongprasert   15.45-17.0        – Open discussion   Cyber-Liberty = Access+Expression+Privacy+Responsibility+Common Property Contact 02-6910574      Email:  freetha...@gmail.com