"No Celebration in Thailand for World Press Freedom Day"

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"No Celebration in Thailand for World Press Freedom Day"

Thai journalist Pravit Rojanaphruk was supposed to be in Helsinki now,At the invitation of Finland's government.

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Voice of America - VOA

Thai journalist Pravit Rojanaphruk was supposed to be in Helsinki now, at the invitation of Finland's government for the World Press Freedom Day celebration. But the kingdom's military junta, which seized power in a bloodless coup two years ago this month, barred the veteran reporter from leaving Thailand to attend the May 3 event, co-hosted by the United Nations' cultural arm, UNESCO.

Thai junta officials contend Pravit has not learned his lesson after two sessions in detention for what they call "attitude adjustment."

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