Thailand drops plan to sue Google

The Thai government abruptly scrapped plans to sue Google after the U.S. company agreed to remove from a Web site video clips deemed insulting to the country's revered king, an official said Friday. [via the Associated Press]

"The government blocked access to YouTube on April 4, after Google Inc. turned down Thailand's request to remove the clips seen as offensive to King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

... One clip depicts shoes with the soles pointed toward the king's image — a major taboo in a culture where feet are considered extremely dirty and offensive. The video's soundtrack is the Thai national anthem."

emily | 10:48 AM | YouTube |
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