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Facebook shutdown in Thailand ruled out by new Thai digital economy minister

By Jet Damazo-Santos ( September 8, 2023, 02:46 GMT | Insight) -- Facebook, which was facing potential shutdown threats in Thailand due to allegations of failing to curb fraudulent advertisements, may find a more conciliatory partner in the country's newly appointed Minister of Digital Economy and Society. Prasert Chantararuangthong, deviating from his predecessor’s stern approach, is favoring dialogue to find a systematic solution to the problem, instead of removing the Thai population's access to the social media platform. Facebook, which was facing potential shutdown threats in Thailand due to allegations of failing to curb fraudulent advertisements in Thailand, may find a more conciliatory partner in the country's newly appointed Minister of Digital Economy and Society....

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