The government has asked the public not to forward and share an unofficial 2017 calendar on social media, on penalty of legal action.
Government Spokesperson and acting Director General of the Public Relations Department Lt. Gen. Sansern Kaewkamnerd has dismissed a rumor that the government’s 2017 calendar has removed public holidays related to the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. He advised people to follow only official government updates, so as to not be misled by dubious news sources.
Lt. Gen. Sansern insisted that no changes have been made to next year’s calendar so far, explaining that any adjustments to public holidays must first be approved by the Cabinet. The spokesperson warned that those spreading unsubstantiated information could cause confusion and affect various economic and social sectors, reported Thai News Bureau
Relevant agencies are investigating those responsible for the rumor. Those involved in sharing the fake calendar risk violating the 2007 Computer-Related Crime Act. Anyone with information regarding those behind the fabricated calendar should contact the police or the Ministry of the Digital Economy and Society.
The spokesperson affirmed that the government is fully aware of the difficulties facing public and private agencies tasked with publishing calendars and will do its best to provide them and the general public with accurate information as soon as possible.
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