Thailand's N B T C Delays Move On Thaksin Broadcast

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NBTC delays move on Thaksin broadcast

WATCHIRANONT THONGTEP

THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- The broadcasting committee of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has postponed its decision on what action should be taken over the appearance of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Channel 11 until its next meeting early next year.

On Sunday night, the fugitive ex-prime minister appeared on state-controlled media when he presided over the opening of a Thai-boxing programme televised live from Macau.

The appearance has become a heated issue, with the NBTC pressured to take action as the official broadcast regulator. The commission's subcommittee on TV programming and content yesterday decided to put this matter on the agenda of the board meeting of the NBTC's broadcasting committee.

However, Natee Sukonrat, chairman of that committee, said the watchdog wanted to make sure it had enough information before making a decision or launching any action against the Public Relations Department, the operator of NBT (commonly known as Channel 11), which televised the event.

Without sufficient data and evidence, the committee had to drop this proposal and assign its subcommittee on TV programming and content to seek further information related to the live broadcast of the opening ceremony of a Thai-boxing programme, and on the details of a subcontract between the NBT and its contractors.

Natee added that this issue was considered a sensitive one among Thais. The subcommittee on TV programming and content would be able to resubmit this proposal with full details at the board meeting of the NBTC's broadcasting committee on Monday, January 7.

Meanwhile, Supinya Klangnarong, an NBTC commissioner, said that at the coming meeting, she would propose that the broadcasting committee further extend the implementation of new regulations on subleasing airtimes of digital terrestrial TV broadcasting channels for TV production houses, covering existing analog terrestrial TV channels.

Early this week, the broadcasting committee wound up public hearings on this draft regulation. The committee needs to revise and submit it for the NBTC's approval before it is published in the Royal Gazette early next year.

-- The Nation 2012-12-15

[edwinchester]

I guess the delay is so they can get well thought out instructions from Dubai.

[Pimay1]

Without sufficient data and evidence, the committee had to drop this proposal and assign its subcommittee on TV programming and content to seek further information related to the live broadcast of the opening ceremony of a Thai-boxing programme, and on the details of a subcontract between the NBT and its contractors.

Sufficient data = lunch box

[Skywalker69]

However, Natee Sukonrat, chairman of that committee, said the watchdog wanted to make sure it had enough information before making a decision or launching any action against the Public Relations Department

Was the fugutive allowed to speak live on public TV, or not. Edited December 15, 2012 by Skywalker69

[bigbamboo]

How many inactive posting days are there before Christmas?

[otherstuff1957]

The other paper reports another problem with that broadcast. It seems that many Muay Thai prizes are royally endorsed. The organisers of this event applied for royal endorsement of this prize, but, as the venue was a casino, the royal endorsement was denied.

Thaksin then announced on live TV that he was bestowing a royally endorsed prize upon the winner! The Royal Household Bureau is requesting an apology from the organiser (Thaksin's cousin) of the event.

[ratcatcher]

The other paper reports another problem with that broadcast. It seems that many Muay Thai prizes are royally endorsed. The organisers of this event applied for royal endorsement of this prize, but, as the venue was a casino, the royal endorsement was denied.

Thaksin then announced on live TV that he was bestowing a royally endorsed prize upon the winner! The Royal Household Bureau is requesting an apology from the organiser (Thaksin's cousin) of the event.

Thaksin & Chaiyasit deserve a swift kick in the Shins for their audacity.

[Lite Beer]

Thaksin's cousin seeks royal pardon over boxing match

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Former Supreme commander General Chaiyasit Shinawatra has sought a royal pardon for using "King's Cup" title in a boxing match without having received a royal authorisation.

Chaiyasit, a cousin of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, said he had sent a letter to the Office of His Majesty Principal Private Secretary to seek the royal pardon.

The controversial boxing match was held in Macao and the match was broadcast live on state-run NBT Channel.

Chaiyasit explained that actually no King Cup was given, but the Lt Col Kulthorn Prachupmoh, an organiser, incorrectly spoke on the stage that that the King Cup would be handed out to the winner.

Chaiyasit said the Office of His Majesty's Principal Private Secretary demanded that he issue a letter asking for a royal pardon for using the title "King's Cup" without prior authorisation.

"The Office of His Majesty's Principal Private Secretary reminded us about the issue several days ago. As the chairman of the event, I had to take responsibility. I've sent a letter to seek a royal pardon," Chaisit said.

"What happened was another matter with Thaksin going live on NBT."

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) on Friday assigned a subcommittee to look into a controversial broadcast featuring Thaksin.

"The subcommittee will gather more information on the case," an informed source said.

It said the next meeting on the issue would take place on January 7.

NBTC member Supinya Klangnarong raised the issue at the broadcast and telecom regulator's meeting Friday.

The controversy erupted on Sunday after state-run Channel 11 aired a boxing match from Macao presided over by Thaksin, who made a speech rebutting critics who questioned his loyalty to the Thai monarchy.

-- The Nation 2012-12-15

[Pimay1]

"The subcommittee will gather more information on the case," an informed source said.

Translation: We will wait for the money transfer from Dubai then we will make decision on the case.

[unanimosity]

The other paper reports another problem with that broadcast. It seems that many Muay Thai prizes are royally endorsed. The organisers of this event applied for royal endorsement of this prize, but, as the venue was a casino, the royal endorsement was denied.

Thaksin then announced on live TV that he was bestowing a royally endorsed prize upon the winner! The Royal Household Bureau is requesting an apology from the organiser (Thaksin's cousin) of the event.

The thought that came to mind on seeing the first fight was, "How much do foreigners get paid to lose to Thais?" There was a 35 year old Thai that was shorter than the top ring rope that, after not landing a punch or scoring a knock-down (only a few body kicks), was awarded a unanimous decision over a foreigner almost two feet taller who had comically worked hard punching the air so as not to defeatl the Thai even after kicking him to the mat a dozen times. Muay Thai. Bring on Rowdy Roddy Piper, the Shiek, and Dick the Bruiser.

[siampolee]

BANGKOK: -- Former Supreme commander General Chaiyasit Shinawatra has sought a royal pardon for using "King's Cup" title in a boxing match without having received a royal authorisation.

Chaiyasit, a cousin of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, said he had sent a letter to the Office of His Majesty Principal Private Secretary to seek the royal pardon.

Yet again Thaksins delusions of grandeur are muddling his assorted mindsets.

[khunken]

So who has got at the NBTC? Forming a sub-committee means it'll be totally forgotten in a few days' time.

[Artisi]

already gone and forgotten, it's marvellous the miracle that a few baht in a lunch box can achieve. Even Aladdin and his lamp would have to take second place.

[Artisi]

BANGKOK: -- Former Supreme commander General Chaiyasit Shinawatra has sought a royal pardon for using "King's Cup" title in a boxing match without having received a royal authorisation.

Chaiyasit, a cousin of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, said he had sent a letter to the Office of His Majesty Principal Private Secretary to seek the royal pardon.

Yet again Thaksins delusions of grandeur are muddling his assorted mindsets.

Think that should read, ... delusions of grandeur are muddling his delusions of grandeur.

[hellodolly]

How many inactive posting days are there before Christmas?

About the same as there is inane articles from The Nation.

[animatic]

Delay... RIGHT ON CUE.

Stall the TV debacle in the hopes no one will remember after the new years party season.

The arrogance and then abrupt backpedalling by the Shinawatra clan is often breathtaking.

NO Royal Authorization, blame it on an underling. Beg forgiveness.