Become a volunteer cyber-spy

Prachatai has a post that sounds like a story in Not The Nation. What can we add?:

The Ministry of Justice is inviting people to join its ‘Cyber Scout’ training programme in order to build a network of volunteers to protect the monarchy in the online world.

According to the ministry’s website, training for the first two generations of cyber scouts will take place on 20 and 21 Dec at Kasetsart University, with a whole-day session for each generation.

Boworn Yasintorn, president of the Network of Volunteer Citizens to Protect the Monarchy on Facebook, will speak about the issue of the monarchy and Thai politics, and how to protect the monarchy.

Asst Prof Dr Nuanwan Sunthornphisat, lecturer on computer science at Kasetsart University, will discuss computer-related laws, ethics in computer use, and case studies of unethical use.

Asst Prof Patcharaporn Suwannakut from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University will talk about HM the King’s genius in various fields and important royal activities and projects.

And Dr Pakaket Wattuya, lecturer on computer science at Kasetsart University, will lecture on the right way to use computers and the internet, provide tips on basic maintenance and solutions to computer problems, recommend interesting websites, explain computer crimes and introduce preliminary measures to prevent crime.

Those who are interested in joining the training can contact justice_cyber@hotmail.com.

Genius mixed with Fascist tendencies, vigilantes and the “ethics” of censorship. Fabulous. Thanks Mr. Abhisit.