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News, Published on 19/08/2017
» Macro-management and inter-agency approach needed to quell floods v Media reform panel expected to face trial by fire v New voting system may need to be rejigged to avoid 'fake ballots'
New cyberlaw 'illegal' say experts
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/05/2017
» Too much power to define "emergency" or "urgent" to mean whatever govt officials & police want & seize or gain access to computer systems, phone, etc, in new law.
Legal experts baulk at draft of cyber bill
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/05/2017
» The cybersecurity draft bill proposed by the National Reforming Steering Assembly (NRSA) gives too much authority to the government to gain access to the computer systems of both private organisations and individuals without a court order in cases of emergency or urgency, legal experts say.
Cyber bill won't hurt privacy, says government
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/05/2017
» The government-sponsored cybersecurity bill will not become a tool used by state authorities to gain access to individuals' private data, Digital Economy and Society Minister Pichet Durongkaveroj said.
Prayut promises forum on media bill
News, Published on 03/05/2017
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has promised to arrange a forum to hear the views of members of the media on the controversial media bill that aims to regulate the industry.
Scrap heap for media bill
News, Editorial, Published on 03/05/2017
» The National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) is guilty of too much self-flattery if it really believes its "media reform" proposal will work as planned. The junta-appointed group received a report and recommended a new law from its sub-committee on ways of reforming the press. This is a radical proposal that seeks to bring all Thai media, even part-time internet bloggers and podcasters, under government control. It is a proposal with no redeeming features, and must be rejected outright.
NRSA compromises on thorny media bill
News, Published on 02/05/2017
» The National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) Monday endorsed a controversial media bill after making changes to two controversial issues in an apparent attempt to ease pressure from the press and critics.
NRSA tipped to ease media bill
News, Published on 01/05/2017
» The National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) has signalled the media bill, which critics say could cripple media freedom, could be amended following intense opposition by the press corps and activists.
NRSA panel drops licensing requirement
Online Reporters, Published on 30/04/2017
» A panel vetting the media reform bill has agreed to drop the requirement that journalists have a licence to operate but not the setup of a media superbody.
Activists join forces to slam media gag
News, Published on 30/04/2017
» Human rights advocates have joined press corps to oppose the controversial media bill, saying the legislation would undermine independent news reporting and deprive people of having access to information.