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Media gag needs rethink
News, Editorial, Published on 18/07/2016
» When Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha returns to work after the long holiday, he should put the question of censorship at the top of his "to-do" list. One of his last orders before the long weekend was to appoint the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission as national censor for everything that is broadcast. He used his wide powers under Section 44 to make the appointment, and he should now consider taking it back. Even if one accepts that media censorship is necessary, the broadcasting regulators are the wrong choice.
Klity offers lessons for us all
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 18/07/2016
» The scene is almost deja vu: A group of Karen villagers dressed in traditional costume and their representative lawyers clad in solemn suits hold their hands high in victory. The location is the Supreme Court. Journalists rush to interview them and file reports that read: "Klity villagers win court battle". Again.
Nail in coffin of Turkish democracy
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 18/07/2016
» Turkey's democracy is dead. It was dying anyway, as President Recep Tayyib Erdogan took over media outlets, arrested political opponents and journalists, and even re-started a war with the Kurds last autumn in order to win an election. But once part of the army launched a coup attempt on Friday night, it was dead no matter which way the crisis ended.
Manhunt on for rogue doctor
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 16/07/2016
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is hunting down a doctor suspected of leading a gang in Nakhon Pathom province that sold abortion pills via social media and raked in about 600 million baht over several years.
Media tremble at NBTC's Section 44 powers
News, Pirongrong Ramasoota, Published on 16/07/2016
» Just as the days count down until the constitutional referendum on Aug 7, the free speech situation in Thai society may again reach a new low with the latest edict passed by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).
Myanmar's peace process looks precariously poised
News, Larry Jagan, Published on 16/07/2016
» Tomorrow's critical talks between Myanmar's leader, Aung San Suu Kyi and representatives of the armed ethnic groups, who have yet to sign the national ceasefire agreement (NCA), could put paid to the planned "Panglong" peace summit at the end of August. Weeks of preparation have brought the peace process to the brink of a significant break-through.
Anantara opts for locally grown
News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 16/07/2016
» Buying local is quickly becoming a trend in Thailand. The concept, which is based on the distance food travels from farm to consumers encouraging people to consume more locally-grown produce, is not only good for our taste buds but also for the environment.
Does vote have a Plan B?
News, Editorial, Published on 16/07/2016
» The referendum on the draft charter set for Aug 7 will only be fair if Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha makes it known to the public what will happen if the draft fails to pass the vote.Clarity is long overdue. Only three weeks are left until the vote is held.
Clean up dirty politics
News, Postbag, Published on 16/07/2016
» Re: "Let's talk about this", (PostBag, July 15).
About Politics
News, Published on 16/07/2016
» Thaksin's birthday is nearing, and his followers are in a terrible dilemma about joining him v The Democrats are looking to all avenues to solve the MR Sukhumbhand situation v Many problems are being predicted should the charter referendum fail