Sanpatong Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 I've stopped buying (as well as reading) either the Bangkok Post as well as The Nation due to the blatant cheering the junta's line. I'm not sure if they're being actively censored, or self-censored, or just plain delusional. I'll stick to international (regional) news sources when it comes to Thai politics for the time being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aujuba Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Do you have any specific examples of the 'delusional'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 I've stopped buying (as well as reading) either the Bangkok Post as well as The Nation due to the blatant cheering the junta's line. I'm not sure if they're being actively censored, or self-censored, or just plain delusional. I'll stick to international (regional) news sources when it comes to Thai politics for the time being. I buy the Post for the cartoons and the Sudoko. I don't care about politics. Reminds me of a student I met a few days ago wearing an Anarchy armband. She could be arrested for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampstead Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 those papers are an absolute joke they either print propaganda articles or print articles when they have a little tea money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 (edited) those papers are an absolute jokethey either print propaganda articles or print articles when they have a little tea money articles - really? i thought the bangkok post primarily prints advertisements with a little bit of news, space permitting of course.. Edited July 25, 2007 by Payboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florin Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 The Business & Sports sections are an OK read in the Bangkok Post, as are the Comics & Crutch's Sunday section But otherwise, you can't beat the Internet...I only look over the Bangkok Post when it's around some coffee shop / office I happen to be in, and I boycotted The Nation a long time ago because of the utter <deleted> writing they spout on an hourly basis...they must be hiring their reporters from among the bargirls the editors frequent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 those are an absolute jokethey either print propaganda articles or print articles when they have a little tea money articles - really? i thought the bangkok post primarily prints advertisements with a little bit of news, space permitting of course.. I usually read most of it for the local content and postbag, any other stuff its off the web. really its no different to news corp etc having influence on the media, eg Fox news is utter garbage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmart Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 The superb "Database" supplement in Wednesday's edition is the only reason I ever buy the BP, these days. There is also more "news" in the "home review" quips on the back page than you'll find in the main rag on any given day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracker Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 indeed, donnyboy, getting information from one point would be useless, as media (papers AND tv) is crap these days all over the world. In order to get some truth out of huge pile of info avail, you have to source more. Newspapers are on the dyinglist anyway, as electronic news is squeezing them really hard. Governments in all countries try to or are heavy into media control, even if it looks like it is not. PRogramming of the masses is big business... My personal opinion: buying A newspaper is wasting time and money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florin Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 My personal opinion: buying A newspaper is wasting time and money. I agree, but they generally seem to be flying off the shelves...trying to get any of the above 2 publications in the afternoon can be quite challenging (at least in the Sukhumvit/Ramkhamhaeng/Silom areas) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkandrew Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 The 'letters' page is the only peice of interest for me for the reasons given above. At least they haven't started nobbling them yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAWP Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Sanpatong>> Can we count on you buying any newspaper that would be cheering on Thaksin as the great hero of the nation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazey Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Impossible to boycott either of them, how on earth could i clean up doggie accidents ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermute Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 The Bangkok Post is probably one of the worst papers in SE Asia apart from the nonexistant Myanmar Times in its syncophant stance on issues. It's another weak willed populist rag in a developing world country with little freedom of speech laws. It lacks integrity and journalistic oversight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevykanteve Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 I've stopped buying (as well as reading) either the Bangkok Post as well as The Nation due to the blatant cheering the junta's line. I'm not sure if they're being actively censored, or self-censored, or just plain delusional. I'll stick to international (regional) news sources when it comes to Thai politics for the time being. I stopped buying both papers months ago, and for the same reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candoman89 Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 I have to read the BP every day; how else could I spend the day smiling. ROFL whenever I read the about the great wizards of Thailand: cutting corruption; making everything transparent; how they accuse everything of being harmful to National Security; coyote dancers corrupting the virgins in thailand; no prostitutes in pattaya; only 1 pirated DVD/CD in Pantip etc. etc. Its like reading an adults (no not XXX) comic book every day; we have archie, jughead, goofey, daffy, richie rich and his cousin whats his name and a cast of thousands. My day wouldn't be complete without my morning smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercool Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Anyone can boycott whatever they wish, I guess. As an adult, I find that I can filter out what I disbelieve and without knowing the "official" line, I can't guess at the real story. If you view current authorities as an enemy, then understanding that enemy makes sense, no ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkandrew Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Anyone can boycott whatever they wish, I guess. As an adult, I find that I can filter out what I disbelieve and without knowing the "official" line, I can't guess at the real story. If you view current authorities as an enemy, then understanding that enemy makes sense, no ? I think the point the OP was making was that a boycott would hit the fools where it hurts - in the pocket! Maybe then they might change. (Ever positive - me ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doro22 Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Crap papers, the business section and entertainment section are almost entirely based on press releases. Same goes for all these English language freebie magazines, only blue skies and great reviews. BK Magazine seems to be the only mag with integrity. Have anyone read a bad restaurant review in The Post? Anyone can boycott whatever they wish, I guess. As an adult, I find that I can filter out what I disbelieve and without knowing the "official" line, I can't guess at the real story. If you view current authorities as an enemy, then understanding that enemy makes sense, no ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jEFFREYk44 Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 How a restaurant get a bad review when the Post calls them and them they are coming on a certain day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doro22 Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Pulitzer prize journalism. How a restaurant get a bad review when the Post calls them and them they are coming on a certain day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazeeboy Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Pulitzer prize journalism.How a restaurant get a bad review when the Post calls them and them they are coming on a certain day? i read the post everyday ,cant read on the net ,i like the black marks on the coffee cup,besides i can do the cross word and the stories are laughable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roietjimmy Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 (edited) indeed, donnyboy, getting information from one point would be useless, as media (papers AND tv) is crap these days all over the world. In order to get some truth out of huge pile of info avail, you have to source more. Newspapers are on the dyinglist anyway, as electronic news is squeezing them really hard. Governments in all countries try to or are heavy into media control, even if it looks like it is not. PRogramming of the masses is big business...My personal opinion: buying A newspaper is wasting time and money. Aw come on tracker, give the print media a little credit. Afterall, what would we do with all the unemployed illegal loggers suppling paper pulp, what would we use to catch the droppings in the bird cage, what about the poor sods who earn a living selling paper for recycle, printer and ink suppliers would go out of business, news stands would be bankrupt, where would all those business folks staying in 5 star hotels get the real facts about Thailand so they can go home and claim they are experts. In short it would be an economic disaster. Covet your newspaper so when the disaster hits and we are packing to flee the kingdom, we'll have something to wrap around our beer mugs. Edited July 25, 2007 by roietjimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seonai Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Does anyone remember the Thailand Times? I used to work there and could tell some stories about working for a Thai newspaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doro22 Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Owned by Sondís Manger media Co? If I remember right: I sent an email regarding a new magazine project and got an answer from a foreginer. Maybe it was you... Does anyone remember the Thailand Times? I used to work there and could tell some stories about working for a Thai newspaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seonai Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Ha! No it was owned by Wattachack. I didn't do letters there I did Features, Medical and Techno stuff. A lot of farangs worked there and they guys on the front page used to have a right laugh writings the headlines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee123 Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 (edited) I do hope all of you who have just posted or are reading this post realise that censorship is alive and kicking on thai visa too!! Edited July 25, 2007 by dee123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plus Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Maybe Thaivisa should have a "visit a vitual shrink section" for those suffering at the hands of sensorship and victims of abuse by the Nation and BP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qualtrough Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Seonai I remember the Thailand Times. Not the Bangkok Times, that was way before my time, pre-WWII. I stopped buying both papers a long time ago as I get most of my news from the net now. The occasional times when I do buy one I have noticed how they have deteriorated from what they were many years ago. I used to love reading Trink in the Bangkok World and later the Post. He was so bad he was good. But I don't give a hoot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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