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Panel to probe 'groper' case as media winces
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/09/2017
» The Thai Journalists Association (TJA) agreed Sunday to set up a panel to unearth the truth about a sexual harassment allegation against an executive of a media outlet.
Media curbs will backfire
News, Editorial, Published on 06/09/2017
» The military regime has squirrelled away its media control bill since April. Presumably it is seeking "the right time" to bring it to the cabinet and send it to the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) for enactment.
Don't abuse sedition law
News, Editorial, Published on 30/08/2017
» As the country moves ahead under the political roadmap drafted by the military regime, there is a habit adopted by the state that could ruin the effort. This is the excessive use of Section 116 of the Criminal Code, known in layman's term as the sedition law.
Abhisit says no to meddling with media
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/08/2017
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has supported the principle of media self-regulation and says the state should not be allowed to interfere in the media.
Journalists slam use of sedition law
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/08/2017
» The Thai Journalists Association (TJA) has issued a statement urging the government to stop violating people's freedom of expression by invoking Section 116 of the Criminal Code to intimidate the media and the public.
About poliitics
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'
Media intimidation risks trust in govt
News, Editorial, Published on 13/08/2017
» Swift and drastic police action against a journalist who was covering a case of an ex-police chief's unusual wealth gives the strong impression that the authorities are using power to intimidate the media in order to serve influential figures.
TJA pans cops over trespass case at ex-chief's home
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/08/2017
» The Thai Journalists Association (TJA) is urging police to halt an investigation into a case in which an Isra News Agency reporter has been charged with trespassing in an apartment believed to belong to a younger brother of Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon.
Guru's Weekly Pick: July 28-August 3
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 27/07/2017
» Every week, we sift through tonnes of activities, shows, art exhibitions and things to do. Here is our especially curated list of what's hot this week in Bangkok and beyond.
Let's hear Beijing's take on Thai-Sino rail
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 02/07/2017
» Last Monday a female Chinese reporter asked me why most of the Thai media have a negative attitude towards the Thai-Sino high-speed railway project given the fact that the innovative high-tech train will bring tangible benefits to Thailand and its people along the routes.