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It's news, but is it true?
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 27/01/2020
» The mainstream news industry has been gasping for air for some time now; lying alongside it in the jaws of death is the truth. But there will always be news. The industry is the medium, while news is the matter. Truth exists at its heart, a stern and no-nonsense master.
Media must be 'the voice of reason'
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 16/11/2018
» The media can play an important role in providing a "voice of reason" to counter political bigotry and help voters make more informed decisions about which candidates to back in the general election next year, a seminar in Bangkok was told Thursday.
Firebrand to 'break this regime'
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 02/04/2018
» After announcing he will enter politics, Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, a founder of the much-talk-about Future Forward Party or Anakhot Mai, has gained more attention as well as public scrutiny and accusations about what he did in the past. Preparing to make a transition from the realm of business into politics, the prai muen laan (proletarian billionaire) scion of Thai Summit autopart company brings his ready-to-fight attitude to the table in an exclusive conversation with the Bangkok Post's PATPON SABPAITOON.
Journo chief urges war on ‘fake news’
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 27/01/2018
» Thepchai Yong, the newly appointed president of the Confederation of Asean Journalists (CAJ), has urged reporters in the region to unite with media professions worldwide to fight “fake news”.
Prayut threatens media outlets with strict cyber law
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 22/11/2017
» The Computer Crime Act will be rigorously enforced against online media that distort facts and disseminate "fake reports and hate speech", Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha threatened Tuesday.