NBTC Asks Media to be Cautious When Presenting Sensitive, Violent Content

snoop1130 · February 22

BANGKOK (NNT) - General Sittichai Makkunchorn, spokesperson for the Chairperson of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), has requested digital television operators to exercise caution in news reporting and to consider their social responsibility.

This comment followed public complaints about broadcasters showing violent content, specifically a case where a husband murdered his wife, which is currently trending.

Broadcasting such news may constitute an offense under Section 37 of the 2008 Act on the operation of broadcast and television businesses.

The NBTC has requested cooperation from the media, especially licensed television broadcasters, as professionals in the field of mass communication, to conduct checks and be mindful of the presentation of media content according to professional standards and ethics, as well as considering the impact on society.

He emphasized that given the current news situation, television media plays a role as the original source that leads to the replication of violence through online media channels, thus urging licensees to strictly follow related regulations.

By Krajangwit Johjit

Source: NNT 2024-02-22

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flyingtlger · February 22

The Yellow Press:

What was the yellow press in simple terms?

Yellow journalism and yellow press are American terms for journalism and associated newspapers that present little or no legitimate, well-researched news while instead using eye-catching headlines for increased sales. Techniques may include exaggerations of news events, scandal-mongering, or sensationalism.

New outlets rely on news for advertisers.
SEX and VIOLENCE sells......

hotchilli · February 22

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

He emphasized that given the current news situation, television media plays a role as the original source that leads to the replication of violence through online media channels, thus urging licensees to strictly follow related regulations.

Crime is reported every day after the fact, it does not condone nor encourage it.

raybangkok 22 · February 23

What about Aljazeera showing the Israeli army shooting a 9yo boy playing football in the head and a friend playing being shot in the back. Both died at the scene.