Monday, May 25, 2009

Boy in Thailand banned from video games; commits suicide; govt. closes 72 web-sites...

Following the suicide of a 12-year-old boy on Thursday, Thailand's Criminal Court has ordered the closure of 72 websites.

The Bangkok Post reports that Pongsathorn Wattanabenjasopha leaped to his death from the sixth floor of his school building, after being banned from playing video games by his father.

Oddly enough, the 72 sites shuttered by the Thai government include both online game and gambling venues. The Post reports comments by a government official who said that game-addicted children were more likely to commit suicide: More...

See also:

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  2. Thai jailed for 10 years for "insulting" king...
  3. Police arrest Thai website editor...
  4. Thailand's shocking treatment of immigrants, refugees...

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