PM’s Office Minister refutes misuse of PRD

Paphamon Arayasukawat

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office has hit back at accusations made by the opposition in Parliament that the Public Relations Department (PRD) used programming on NBT to attack state antagonists and maintains an Information Operation (IO).

 

The claims were made by Move Forward Party MP for Bangkok Natcha Boonyachai-insawad, who also alleged NBT news programs sought to foment hatred against government opposition under the order of PRD Director-General Lt. Gen. Sansern Kaewkamnerd.

 

PM’s Office Minister Anucha Nakasai has since explained that as a medium for the government, the PRD presents news and information on administrative policies with the intent of keeping the public informed and often delineates between factual and misinformation to clarify matters of public confusion. He assured that it is PRD policy to remain neutral and work towards the best interests of the public, adding there are no other directives for NBT. Pointing out that the channel also uses independent correspondents who have shown integrity, Anucha elaborated on an assertion by the MP that NBT had fabricated a movement against the royal institution by saying claimants who took the matter to court have since rescinded their case.

 

Lt Gen Sansern also addressed the statements, speaking on NBT to say that the PRD is tasked with presenting facts for the benefit of the public. He stated that PRD officers are both civil servants and media members and uphold the integrity of the discipline, presenting information that is lawful and accurate.

 

The Director-General further assured his administration of the PRD does not benefit any particular political group or individual and he had received no orders from the Prime Minister. He explained that his use of social messaging application LINE to issue orders was a normal application of technology as seen in many organizations. He acknowledged miscommunications occurred in the application’s use but stated they were immediately remedied.

 

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13 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

PM’s Office Minister refutes misuse of PRD

what authoritarian regime has NOT weaponized  mis-information ?

Yes we are all doing a great job no misinformation but all the money has gone unexpectedly  ????

Slippery slope.

 

Just keep the trains running on time.

 

 

Seriously, he and his "government" can do whatever they want. Short of falling out with his manager, or another RTA faction staging a soft-coup (unlikely), you're stuck with this guy until he moves on to the Privy Council.

Rapidly becoming a "mini-me" China......Thai's need to wake up before it is too late.

 

 

1 hour ago, rooster59 said:

He assured that it is PRD policy to remain neutral and work towards the best interests of the public

Of course, with a Lt.Gen, at the helm...

They appear to be willing to do nearly anything to stop dissent, disempower the opposition, cripple the will of the youth, and maintain power. Yet, they do not deserve to be in power. They claim they want to restart tourism. They claim they want to attract more foreign investment. Yet, everything they do is destroying the dreams, hopes, aspirations, careers, and future of the nation. They are the most regressive force possible. What sacrifices are these cowards willing to make for their people? None. It is all about the guys at the top, and the protection of the ivory tower and fortunes that are being made by the 00.2%. I suspect the future is not going to be kind to these guys. May the youth prevail! 

Utter desperation on the part of dinosaurs, who cannot adapt, cannot think on their feet, lead the nation forward and comprehend the sentiment of the nation, nor why they are so stunningly unpopular, and despised. They are so afraid, so gripped by panic, they will try anything, without giving a moments thought to the consequences. Their actions are just another nail in the coffin. Hopefully, it will encourage the older folks to shake off their inertia, and get involved, finally.

 

The army must go. Prayuth must go, if Thailand has any hope of moving forward, from this self created abyss.