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‘Extremely concerned’ Thailand to probe children’s books promoting democracy

“Extremely concerned” education officials have set up a team to examine if children’s books about a terrible dragon and a duck fighting for equality are subversive.

A series of eight illustrated children’s books called Nitan Wad Wang, or “Dream Tales,” is being probed by the authorities for themes deemed critical of the government and sympathetic with the pro-democracy movement. Taking the whole thing very seriously, Education Ministry spokesperson Darunwan Charnpicharnchai said the books could contain information that misleads children without parental guidance.

Education Minister Kalaya Sophonpanich is “extremely concerned” about the books, Darunwan added. A team led by ministerial adviser Phummisan Seneewong Na Ayutthaya will investigate the peril presented by the picture books.

Said to be appropriate for children over 5, the tomes were created by…

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