"The Da Vinci Code" can be shown uncut - The Nation, May 17, 2006
..."A portion of the Thai subtitles deemed
inappropriate would also be re-edited and there will be an
explanation in Thai put on screen before the film begins telling
viewers that the film is based on fiction," said Chawana,
an academic in the mass journalism field...
Ten last minutes of Da Vinci Code screening in Thailand to be censored
- The Nation, May 17, 2006
Censorship Committee have decided to cut the final 10 minutes
of "The Da Vinci Code" as the parts effect the faith and belief
of Christianity.
"The committee also agree that the movie should have a message
before opening credit that the movie was produced from a fiction,
not a real story," said Chavana Mahitchartkul, a mass communication
expert, who is a committee member...
"Da Vinci Code" allowed to be
screened, with climax removed - TNA, May 16, 2006
...After viewing the film, the committee agreed that it
can be released as planned on the condition that the last
10 minutes of the film, which is its climax, be removed since
the content of that part presents an interpretation made by
the film makers themselves which can create misunderstanding
among people about the Christian faith, according to the report.
Christian committee members met with the media Tuesday afternoon
included the ecumenical Church of Christ in Thailand (CCT),
the Evangelical Fellowship of Thailand (EFT), the Thailand
Baptist Convention, the Seventh Day Adventist church and the
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bangkok.
In addition, the committee suggested the Christian churches
should have a role in polishing words and expressions in the
Thai subtitles, some of which were found inappropriate. The
committee also suggested some excerpts from the Bible should
be added at the beginning and the end of the film...
Thai censorship breeds piracy, critics say - M & C, May 16, 2006
“The Da Vinci Code” can be shown uncut
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