![]() ![]() We are disappointed to hear that Tropico 5 will not be released in Thailand. Kalypso Media, which owns the game, issued a statement expressing disappointment over the banning of the game in Thailand: Tropico 5 was made by Bulgarian game developer Haemimont. They didn't pinpoint clearly which parts are problematic, but we believe it is related to government issues in Tropico 5. The officials said some parts of the game are not appropriate for the current situation. Nonglak Sahawattanapong of New Era Interactive Media, the official distributor of the game in Thailand, said that officials didn’t specify the objectionable parts of the game: Thailand implements a strict Lese Majeste (anti-Royal insult) law in honor of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the country’s most beloved public figure. A Lese Majeste case has been filed already against the game's developers and distributors. ![]() Playing a game is different from watching a movie, as this game allows all players to express their beliefs without fear of law, so it is inappropriate to distribute such a game, especially during the current situation.Ī state-sponsored news release highlighted an option in the game which empowers the dictator to dethrone the monarch. According to the subcommittee of the Video and Film Office, they banned the game because it “allowed players the freedom to name the country and its leader or king as they pleased.” They added: Thai authorities also rejected the game because it is allegedly offensive to the monarchy. The army said it will hand over power to the civilian government after implementing various political and electoral reforms. It controlled the newsrooms of major media stations and it outlawed the public gathering of five or more people. NCPO is the official name of the government created by the Thai army, which staged a coup on May 22, 2014.Īfter grabbing power, the Thai army has imposed various forms of censorship in the country. The Tropico 5 version features El Presidente leading a tropical island nation during the early colonial period up to modern times.Īfter reviewing the game, the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has ordered the Department of Cultural Promotion under the Culture Ministry to stop the game from being sold in the local market. To preserve power, the leader can launch a coup while addressing the needs of his citizens. It parodies Latin America ‘banana republics’ during the Cold War era. The Tropico simulation game allows a player to be a dictator named El Presidente in charge of a tropical paradise in the Caribbean. ![]() The simulation game Tropico 5 has been banned by Thai authorities after it was deemed a threat to the country’s peace and order situation. ![]()
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