stifle

stifle (v)  =  ระงับ

A cybersecurity bill introduced just weeks ahead of Thailand's first democratic election since a 2014 military coup has stoked concerns it could be used as a weapon to stifle political dissent.


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Mr Piyasvasti said the National Anti-Corruption Commission required procurements worth over 2 million baht to be backed by cost and profit estimates that in his view have questionable worth in deterring corruption.

"I think [these rules] simply stifle the work of the government and state enterprises," he said.

At the same time, outdated and unnecessary regulation in the financial sector stifled innovation and flexibility, Mr Piyasvasti said, pointing to the difficulties in managing currency risks due to strict reporting requirements set by the Bank of Thailand.