Chulalongkorn academics proposes media reform

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Academics proposes media reform



BANGKOK: -- Chulalongkorn University academics have put forward a proposal for the reform of Thailand and urges the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC) to implement measures to tackle the issue of inaccurate reporting by the media which they said is one of the causes of the political crisis afflicting the country.

These proposals for reform cover issues of corruption within the economic sector, the controversial rice pledging program, reforming the energy sector and the problems of widespread violence and intolerance.

But the most striking are proposals addressing the problems of biased press reporting which are full of hearsay and inconsistencies and now posed as the root cause of widespread antipathy and the recent spate of violence.

An academic professor Phirongraung Ramasud of the Mass Communication faculty at Chulalongkorn University stated that one such example is ‘Hate Speech’, which is the use of online media to foster hate and antipathy.

She said this is especially so with regards to political views.

Hate Speech’ is also being employed in broadcasted programs where a special guest speaker with strong political opinions was present. This types of programs are the most harmful she said as they serve as the catalyst for fostering hate and violence.

In closing, she urged the NBTC to take immediate action against these unscrupulous media.

“I must stress strongly that the weapon to counter the problem of antipathy is a strong knowledge base. All these hate media will have little or no impact on the views of the general public if we are armed with a strong sense of societal responsibility and knowledge base. In retrospect, we cannot deny that strong social capital in the Thai society has been eroded. Organizations, bodies and entities that historically were viewed as potential saviors in such crisis have inadvertently become major players in the tragedy and are themselves the root cause of conflict,” she added.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/academics-proposes-media-reform/


-- Thai PBS 2014-02-26

[ShannonT]

How about starting to teach little kids (and adults too, while we're at it) not to throw all the garbage on the streets.

[Thai at Heart]

<deleted>? Didn't these idiots notice that the country is about to lose democracy.

Who are they going to ask to carry out the reform?

[pxlgirl]

right... and get rid of all those filthy, "inaccurate" farung media reporters...

[Curt1591]

Yes; they should establish a clearing house to make sure all news is "accurate".

[MaxLee]

Dear academics,... you are just former brainwashing victims of the Thai education system, a bunch of test-exam-syndrome victims.

Get out of your facilities and look what really happens in Thailand on the streets hardcore...

[JoeThePoster]

An academic professor Phirongraung Ramasud of the Mass Communication faculty at Chulalongkorn University

I'd rather listen to the non-academic professors or academic non-professors.

[Morakot]

An academic professor Phirongraung Ramasud of the Mass Communication faculty at Chulalongkorn University

I'd rather listen to the non-academic professors or academic non-professors.

Thank you for professing. Please apply within; Thai PBS urgently needs a copy editor.

[Morakot]

Hate Speech’ is also being employed in broadcasted programs where a special guest speaker with strong political opinions was present. This types of programs are the most harmful she said as they serve as the catalyst for fostering hate and violence.

A good point!

[chainarong]

The academic's should take one step at a time , Democracy Reform first, then media, you should realise from the last time , when your contributions were meet with scorn, ridicule and intimidation from hard line Ex junta inclined members of the public , some are still in government , that you know, I know , long time Expats know , that reforms are not going to go smoothly, as some will fight to keep the status quo and why not , their bank accounts bulge with it.

[Morakot]

Didn't these idiots notice that the country is about to lose democracy.

Who are they going to ask to carry out the reform?

Always though you were an astute reader...

If you carefully read (beyond the bad English and translation mistakes), you'll find that what you describe as "lose democracy" is related to the media's unbridled relaying of hate speech.

Who will carry out the reform? They themselves by changing their current practice.

Edited February 26, 2014 by Morakot

[Morakot]

The academic's should take one step at a time , Democracy Reform first, then media,

These academics are not taken any steps, they (rather sensibly) pointed out that the media needs to change because they are a part of the problem, as the media relays hate speech in an unbridled manner, thereby aggravating existing political problems.

Edited February 26, 2014 by Morakot

[seajae]

The problem with this is it would amount to censorship as those in charge would only allow their side of the stories to emerge, all honesty and truth would disappear. At the moment we need to read all the news then split the crap and try to come out of it with something in the middle, unfortunately in Thailand they like sensationalism over truth so they end up writing a load of garbage rather than what the story is supposed to be about. Another problem here is independance, there is none as everyone is attached to one or another sides of the political scene so we get "their" take on the story only, if it all came under one group we would end up with absolute bullsh*t and no one would know the truth. As long as money is the key element in everything done in this country nothing will change, corruption needs to be stopped before anything in this area would work.

[Morakot]

Very good point Seajae!

Freedom of speech is a balancing act between allowing everyone to speak and hindering verbal affront by refraining to broadcast the content of hate speech.

Edited February 26, 2014 by Morakot

[Local Drunk]

It'll never happen because there is no one in the world that can define the concept of "Thainess". The closest definition I've been able to come up with is that "you can commit any crime you like and walk away with a wai, but you can't touch anyone on the head."

Edited February 26, 2014 by Local Drunk

[Suriya4]

Dear academics,... you are just former brainwashing victims of the Thai education system, a bunch of test-exam-syndrome victims.

Get out of your facilities and look what really happens in Thailand on the streets hardcore...

Chula are mostly Yellow Shirt supporters.

[Morakot]

It'll never happen because there is no one in the world that can define the concept of "Thainess". The closest definition I've been able to come up with is that "you can commit any crime you like and walk away with a wai, but you can't piss anyone off."

Are you floored, respected member? What is the relation to "Thainess"?

This is about the idea that the media should change its reporting practice and not allow itself to transmit actual hate speech any more.

[Local Drunk]

It'll never happen because there is no one in the world that can define the concept of "Thainess". The closest definition I've been able to come up with is that "you can commit any crime you like and walk away with a wai, but you can't piss anyone off."

Are you floored, respected member? What is the relation to "Thainess"?

This is about the idea that the media should change its reporting practice and not allow itself to transmit actual hate speech any more.

Dear Honorable and Highly Venerated Member. I'm not floored, although I took the floor to express the poignant problem with the Thai press and that being Thai culture.

[JoeThePoster]

An academic professor Phirongraung Ramasud of the Mass Communication faculty at Chulalongkorn University

I'd rather listen to the non-academic professors or academic non-professors.

Thank you for professing. Please apply within; Thai PBS urgently needs a copy editor.

No, I think I should go apply for a moderators job.

[Morakot]

It'll never happen because there is no one in the world that can define the concept of "Thainess". The closest definition I've been able to come up with is that "you can commit any crime you like and walk away with a wai, but you can't piss anyone off."

Are you floored, respected member? What is the relation to "Thainess"?

This is about the idea that the media should change its reporting practice and not allow itself to transmit actual hate speech any more.

Dear Honorable and Highly Venerated Member. I'm not floored, although I took the floor to express the poignant problem with the Thai press and that being Thai culture.

Sincere apology! The bit on "can't piss anyone off" has slipped by attention. I see your point.

[MaxLee]

Dear academics,... you are just former brainwashing victims of the Thai education system, a bunch of test-exam-syndrome victims.

Get out of your facilities and look what really happens in Thailand on the streets hardcore...

Chula are mostly Yellow Shirt supporters.

Doesn't matter they are mostly the same, brainwashed and stubborn...

[ChrisY1]

These people are Thailand' teachers...!!...Any wonder the state of education here

[Halion]

In the current situation I think that many would see a Thai academic as an oxymoron. Many of the articles publish by these groups simply miss the point by failing to realize just what they are dealing with. Like taking a crowbar to a watch.

[Stan7444]

Yes; they should establish a clearing house to make sure all news is "accurate".

I have never seen a media which the reporting is so poor and inaccurate without bothering to check the facts of each matter. Seems like they are just trying to fill the white space in their newspapers. Also, you can count up the number of times the same exact phases and sentences are used time and time and time again in each article it is boring to say the least.

[Suriya4]

Yes; they should establish a clearing house to make sure all news is "accurate".

I have never seen a media which the reporting is so poor and inaccurate without bothering to check the facts of each matter. Seems like they are just trying to fill the white space in their newspapers. Also, you can count up the number of times the same exact phases and sentences are used time and time and time again in each article it is boring to say the least.

All news about the people, for the people, should be screen by the people before circulating to the people, for the benefit of the people.

Edited February 26, 2014 by Suriya4

[Crushdepth]

Reforming the media through the imposition of censorship? By a government authority?

Professor, eh?

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[tx22cb]

Dear academics,... you are just former brainwashing victims of the Thai education system, a bunch of test-exam-syndrome victims.

Get out of your facilities and look what really happens in Thailand on the streets hardcore...

Chula are mostly Yellow Shirt supporters.

But on whose side is this professor?

The majority of the televised "hate speeches" over recent months have spewed from the various Bangkok stages - so is she anti-Suthep?

[Morakot]

Reforming the media through the imposition of censorship? By a government authority?

Efforts to reduce hate speech does not necessarily mean censorship.

Who should do? The the media itself.

Should legislators play a part in this? Possibly only to the extent to create a legal frame that deals with hate speech, which most countries in the "West" have.

[Dogmatix]

How about also axing criminal defamation laws?