The local printer of the International New York Times
decided not to publish Tuesday’s edition in Thailand because of an
article on the future of the Thai monarchy that it called “too sensitive
to print” in the country, where strict laws limit open discussion of
the royal family.
The article, headlined “As Thai
king ails, crown’s future unclear,” discussed the declining health of
87-year-old King Bhumibol Adulyadej and concerns about the monarchy’s
succession.
In an email sent to subscribers, the
newspaper said the decision to block Tuesday’s edition was made by its
Thailand-based printer.
“Today’s edition of the International New York Times
was not printed in Thailand because it includes an article that our
locally contracted printer deemed too sensitive too print,” the
newspaper said.
“This decision was made solely by the printer and is not endorsed by the International New York Times,” it added.
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