Bangkok, Thailand - The government of Thailand has ended a countrywide four-month ban on YouTube, following the company's promise not to allow videos to be posted that violate its laws or "are deemed offensive to Thai people," the Associated Press reported.

The incident stemmed from several YouTube clips that mocked the country's beloved monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, which outraged many people in Thailand.

The country had said it was considering filing suit against Google on charges of lese-majestse, or offense to the monarchy, which can bring up to 15 years in prison.

Information and Communication Technology Minister Sitthichai Phokai-udom said that YouTube has installed a filter that will block potentially offensive clips from being accessed in Thailand by the country's Internet service providers.

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