PM Prayut concerned about spread of fake news

[snoop1130]

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, has expressed his concern about the spread of fake news, and has instructed all units to monitor and clarify information within 24 hours to prevent public misunderstanding.

 

Deputy Government Spokeswoman, Traisuree Taisaranakul, said today that Gen. Prayut is following up on the order to have all government agencies set up centers to correct fake news and distorted reports, to provide facts to the public in a timely manner.

 

Due to the spread of fake news and distorted information, the Prime Minister has instructed each ministry to set up its own anti-fake news center, to continually check and verify news and information, particularly on social media. The centers operated by each ministry or government agency are required to clarify and provide facts within 24 hours

 

Ms. Traisuree said the Prime Minister’s order is aimed at helping people receive correct information and to prevent misunderstandings, panic and anxiety, especially during the COVID-19 situation, where numerous fake news items and false information are spread online. The related agencies have to check the reports and provide factual information to the people.

 

Ms. Traisuree added that the Prime Minister has thanked the press and online media, including influencers, for presenting facts to the public, while urging the public to follow the news from credible sources. If they are uncertain, they should check various sources to be sure of the truth before sharing the news.

 

-- © Copyright NNT 2021-08-16

 

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[mtls2005]

Just do your job.

 

 

[ukrules]

But what about this ?

 

 

[Artisi]

Is Prayut being concerned fake news? 

[ThailandRyan]

Hmmm, so where is the Fake news originating...Well you better check the Government and its employee's Prayut, or do you want more confidential memo's leaked showing the truth.

[RotBenz8888]

5 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, has expressed his concern about the spread of fake news, and has instructed all units

All units.. meaning the whole army, airforce, navy? 

[smedly]

7 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Prayut Chan-o-cha, has expressed his concern about the spread of fake news

it is not fake news - it is people pointing a finger at the people to blame for this cluster ##  and you don't like it 

 

you will never stop it, social media is an unstopable force - the Thai people know pretty much what is going on and who is responsible, take it on the chin and do the right thing 

[2long]

Is him saying '2-3 weeks, max 4.' Then saying '4-6 weeks' (referring to getting over the worst of it) fake news?

[djayz]

It's not fake news Mr P., they really, really do want you out. Difficult to believe, I know, but there you have it... 

[Scrotobike]

Fake hair colour

Allegedly army boot polish

[DLock]

You mean like telling the public the Government will vaccinate 1 million people per day in August?

 

...that kind of fake news?

[Denim]

56 minutes ago, Artisi said:

Is Prayut being concerned fake news? 

Is Prayuth even real ? Or has he already left and left his fake cardboard cut out to take the heat ?

[bkkcanuck8]

1 hour ago, ukrules said:

But what about this ?

 

 

He is not allowed to ban it, but he has the right to correct it if it is wrong (as long as he does not use threat of penalty).

[monty1412]

hot off the presses the  fake news  items that apparently  stirred Prayut enough  ti take action over this   were

1) The government had and was handling the COVID situation admirably  as it pertains to timely sourcing and orderly distribution of vaccines  

2) His RH man and the health minister is an expert in  all matters pertaining to pandemics and would never pass comments or comment in such a manner that gilded the lily so to speak 

3) The TAT were providing estimates and announcements that are way too pessimistic

4) It is inappropriate and an insult to the very foundations of responsible government that a convicted heroin dealer can be  a member  of parliament 

Personally I think he is on the right track...

[steven100]

And rightly so Khun Prayut Chan O Cha ....

 

just read TV for one day and you'll see more than enough fake news from this bunch of ........     

[Golden Triangle]

10 minutes ago, steven100 said:

And rightly so Khun Prayut Chan O Cha ....

 

just read TV for one day and you'll see more than enough fake news from this bunch of ........     

What time do you report back to him ? I  may have a snippet for you.

[Golden Triangle]

The guy is a d*** of the highest  order ????

[DaveE13]

52 minutes ago, Denim said:

Is Prayuth even real ? Or has he already left and left his fake cardboard cut out to take the heat ?

More intelligence in that cardboard cut out than the real thing 

[Artisi]

29 minutes ago, steven100 said:

And rightly so Khun Prayut Chan O Cha ....

 

just read TV for one day and you'll see more than enough fake news from this bunch of ........     

There would be more truth in one days postings from members than 1 day of government postings. 

[sapson]

He should be expressing his concerns about the numbers of deaths and the general welfare of the people of Thailand ,,,,,,, but that really would be fake news!

[Tropicalevo]

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Edited August 16, 2021 by Tropicalevo

[mbenson]

The seat gets hotter and the news gets faker.

[daveAustin]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, has expressed his concern about the spread of fake news

Well stop ******* making it then!!!!!

[Soikhaonoiken]

Mr P,  95% of fake news comes from the Government, just accept the facts.... 

[it is what it is]

for fake news read comments, often accurate, critical of the government

[sammieuk1]

Only 73 days left out of the generals 120 days until the country is fully open must fall into the wishful fake news category ???? 

[DBath]

6 hours ago, Golden Triangle said:

The guy is a d*** of the highest  order ????

You need a couple more asterisks if you're going to represent the word 'douche'.

[Destiny1990]

Nice to know he’s still concerned with something.

[joecoolfrog]

I rather think he is more concerned about genuine news that he is struggling to suppress.

[lessismore]

Bankruptcies and suicides are skyrocketing and he is concerned about fake news...