(Photo: Chanat Katanyu)Thai citizens can now petition digitally for the removal of online pornography they deem personally harmful via the “Take it down” channel on the Court Integral Online Service (CIOS), which was launched on Monday. The launch followed the enforcement of an amendment to the sexual harassment offence, which broadened the range of conduct covered. Previously, blocking or suspending online content fell under officials acting under the Computer Crime Act, which required approval from the Criminal Court. Once submitted, a petition is forwarded to court officials for review before being presented to a judge for consideration, the Court of Justice said. Online petitions can be submitted around the clock, but the date of submission will follow regular office hours.
