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Facebook removes Thai military-linked data influencing accounts

Facebook Inc has taken down 185 accounts and groups engaged in an information-influencing operation in Thailand run via the army, the company said on Wednesday, the principle time it has eradicated Thai accounts with ties to the government.
Facebook Inc has taken down 185 accounts and groups engaged in an information-influencing operation in Thailand run by the military, the company said on Wednesday, the first time it has removed Thai accounts with ties to the government.

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