Outrage at anchor prompts U-turn by NBTC

[webfact]

Outrage at anchor prompts U-turn by NBTC

By The Nation

 

 

SWEARING and cursing are not uncommon, especially when one finds something unpleasant or upsetting.

 

But some people believe Anchalee Paireeruk, a famous TV news anchor, crossed the line when she used strong words to condemn the police operation that resulted in the arrest of then-Phra Buddha Isara at Onoi Temple on May 24. 

 

Speaking during her TV programme, Anchalee said parents of the policemen carrying out the operation should slap their sons.

 

“How dare you raid the Onoi Temple in such an utterly bad, low, ignoble and scummy manner,” she said.

 

The officers were armed when they knocked on the door of Phra Buddha Isara’s living quarters inside the Onoi Temple. 

 

Later that day, Phra Buddha Isara was denied bail and defrocked. He is now locked up at Bangkok Remand Prison. 

 

During the past week, several people have complained to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) about Anchalee’s choice of words. 

 

The NBTC has defended Anchalee, ruling that her words had not stepped over the line of decency. As the complaints kept flooding in, however, the NBCT has reportedly decided to investigate her after |all. 

 

Asst Prof Dr Warat Karuchit, a lecturer at the National Institute of Development Administration, has said the NBTC in fact even resolved to not punish the producer of a sitcom TV series that often featured impolite words in its scripts. 

 

This was in spite of the fact that the series had received a “general audience” (GA) rating, he said, and more than 90 improper words including “Asshole” were uttered in a five-minute segment.

 

Warat said the entrepreneur involved in the series broadcast, who was summoned to testify before the NBTC, promised to improve the series’ dialogues.

 

Having a GA rating means the series is deemed as appropriate for children, even when without parents by their side. Rude words can throw speakers into legal jeopardy, especially when they can be shown to constitute defamation. 

 

 A review of the Supreme Court’s verdicts shows “Whore”, “Bloody Liar” and “Douche” warrant a fine because they are deemed “slanderous”.

 

The fines range between Bt200 and Bt1,000. 

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30346893

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2018-06-04

[Samui Bodoh]

Hmm..

 

There is outrage because a TV presenter used bad language to describe the manner in which the Mad Monk was apprehended;

 

"...Speaking during her TV programme, Anchalee said parents of the policemen carrying out the operation should slap their sons. 

“How dare you raid the Onoi Temple in such an utterly bad, low, ignoble and scummy manner,” she said.

The officers were armed when they knocked on the door of Phra Buddha Isara’s living quarters inside the Onoi Temple..." 

 

Respectfully, I think the police raided the temple to arrest him in a "utterly bad, low, ignoble and scummy manner" because during the overthrow of the previous government, the Mad Monk acted in a "utterly bad, low, ignoble and scummy manner".

 

Duh!

 

[metisdead]

An off topic post has been removed. 

[Darcula]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Having a GA rating means the series is deemed as appropriate for children, even when without parents by their side.

 

Of course, parents could always slap their children if they heard something they shouldn't.

 

[YetAnother]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The NBTC has defended Anchalee, ruling that her words had not stepped over the line of decency. As the complaints kept flooding in, however, the NBCT has reportedly decided to investigate her after |all. 

investigate what ? set up a 'probe' and a 'committee' ? they already ruled....

[Cadbury]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Later that day, Phra Buddha Isara was denied bail and defrocked

I think the lovely TV news anchor Anchalee Paireeruk should also be defrocked.

[ramrod711]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The fines range between Bt200 and Bt1,000. 

5555555555 hilarious, made my day.

[stephen tracy]

Silly cow.

[Anak Nakal]

Crazy bad monk is criminal.

What problem?

[klauskunkel]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

A review of the Supreme Court’s verdicts shows “Whore”, “Bloody Liar” and “Douche” warrant a fine because they are deemed “slanderous”.

The fines range between Bt200 and Bt1,000. 

So, which one is the cheapest for me to use?

[Bluespunk]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

 A review of the Supreme Court’s verdicts shows “Whore”, “Bloody Liar” and “Douche” warrant a fine because they are deemed “slanderous”.

Pathetic. 

[Artisi]

1 hour ago, ramrod711 said:

5555555555 hilarious, made my day.

I can think of a better description than hilarious, although the level of such severe penalties is a joke in itself. 

[Artisi]

Of course this raises the question, was there any need to "raid" the temple with armed troops - why not use the normal procedure for high flying suspects and simple ask, "if you're not too busy within the next few days and feel inclined to make yourself available, would  you mind popping down to the police station so we can make appropriate arrangements to arrest you. No need for any urgent reply, just pop down when ready - thank you. "

Edited June 4, 2018 by Artisi

[Pib]

 

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During the past week, several people have complained to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) about Anchalee’s choice of words.  

 

The fines range between Bt200 and Bt1,000.

Well, if "several" people complained this needs to be thoroughly investigate....setup a commission to study it for a year....get another Supreme Court review.....maybe even up the fines from the Bt200 to Bt1000 range to Bt500 to Bt2000.   Maybe even change the news show rating to triple X.   

[Srikcir]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

But some people believe Anchalee Paireeruk, a famous TV news anchor, crossed the line when she used strong words

 

7 hours ago, webfact said:

“How dare you raid the Onoi Temple in such an utterly bad, low, ignoble and scummy manner,”

Unless there's something lost in translation to English I don't see the swearing and cursing. I'm sure Prayut has heard worse from his detractors. But post it in Facebook and you're under arrest for violating the Computer Act.

[chippendale]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

A review of the Supreme Court’s verdicts shows “Whore”, “Bloody Liar” and “Douche” warrant a fine because they are deemed “slanderous”.

That's got me wondering: what's the Thai for douche / douchebag?