'Thailand to block 47,000 websites'

Indika POLKOTUWA

The Thai government has taken steps to block 47,000 websites which operated in Thailand for various reasons this year, said Mass Communication and Information Minister and Cabinet Spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella. He said the People's Republic of China has prevented the operation of a single website opposed to China and its progress.

'Given this situation where many countries have taken action against websites obstructing their progress, it is most saddening and regrettable to see various local and foreign forces becoming impatient when the Sri Lanka government took action against websites carrying false-hoods and mud slinging campaigns to denigrate the country's image internationally, he said.