Media regulator summons redshirt TV channels

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Media Regulator Summons Redshirt TV Channels
By Khaosod English


Redshirts stage a rally in front of 22nd Military District base in Ubon Ratchathani province to protest the military's order to shut down Redshirts-allied TV channels, 21 May 2014.

BANGKOK — Thailand’s media regulating agency has warned two private TV channels affiliated with the Redshirt movement to tone down their "divisive" news coverage.

Executives and producers from the two channels, called Peace TV and 24 People's Station, have been summoned for discussion, said Thakorn Tantasith, sec-gen of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC).

According to Thakorn, the two channels have been broadcasting "violent" content that could "cause conflicts in society." He did not specify the offensive material that prompted the summons, which is scheduled for 24 March.

"We would discuss the issues and hear their explanation," Thakorn said. "There is no order to close down the stations, because a closure order needs a consent from the entire board, and I have to sign it first."

However, Thakorn warned that if the networks are uncooperative and continue to air "violent" content, they may be ordered to cancel some programs.

Both of Thailand’s Redshirt and Yellowshirt movements operate their own TV and radio channels featuring news programs, talk shows, and live broadcasts of their political rallies.

Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1426661718

-- Khaosod English 2015-03-18

[smedly]

all they do is spew Thakisin propaganda and hate in support for what basically amounts to a terrorist organisation- hardly helpful in the current climate - next they'll be joining ISIS

[robblok]

That is why redshirts are far more violent as all the other factions.

[2fishin2]

As the weeks go by....Thailand's freedoms are being quickly taken away.

[scorecard]

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As the weeks go by....Thailand's freedoms are being quickly taken away.

That's just your opinion.

Many others see these actions as necessary to stop those who will do anything to stop the reforms.

[seajae]

As the weeks go by....Thailand's freedoms are being quickly taken away.

yes, how dare they tell the red shirts to stop promoting violence with their radicalized broadcasts, why should there be peace when you can promote violence

[mikemac]

As the weeks go by....Thailand's freedoms are being quickly taken away.

Thankfully including the freedom to broadcast red lies, propaganda and general bs to anyone silly enough to listen to it. Similar to the rubbish the "other side" comes out with, it should all be shut down.

[JOC]

Oh the irony!!

A red TV station called Peace TV !

[arrowsdawdle]

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As the weeks go by....Thailand's freedoms are being quickly taken away.

That's just your opinion.

Many others see these actions as necessary to stop those who will do anything to stop the reforms.

Reforms? Oh, you must mean, martial law, selective enforcement, tearing up a constitution, overthrowing an elected government, media censorship, public gatherings illegal, imprisonment for dissent, etc.,..

[lucky11]

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As the weeks go by....Thailand's freedoms are being quickly taken away.

That's just your opinion.

Many others see these actions as necessary to stop those who will do anything to stop the reforms.

Reforms? Oh, you must mean, martial law, selective enforcement, tearing up a constitution, overthrowing an elected government, media censorship, public gatherings illegal, imprisonment for dissent, etc.,..

People are in favour of martial law because it has stopped the 'red shirt' murders in their tracks and people like to feel safe.

Not sure what you mean by selective enforcement - unless you are on about the type of selectivity as performed by Chalerm and Tarit,

They are in the process of improving the constitution to dilute the politicians powers and make corruption so much more difficult to get away with - surely you would agree with both of these aspects as a means to clean up the Governments tardy image.

What elected government did they overthrow please tell me, as I remember there wasn't anybody in power at the time of the (necessary bloodless coup d'etat) to overthrow.

Media censorship is requisite as all it does is interfere with the governments work.

Public gatherings are banned because of martial law and just who is in prison for dissent?

Apart from that I agree with every word of what you say!!

[Baerboxer]

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As the weeks go by....Thailand's freedoms are being quickly taken away.

That's just your opinion.

Many others see these actions as necessary to stop those who will do anything to stop the reforms.

Reforms? Oh, you must mean, martial law, selective enforcement, tearing up a constitution, overthrowing an elected government, media censorship, public gatherings illegal, imprisonment for dissent, etc.,..

An elected government that had dissolved parliament in response to massive public protests against granting the criminal who owned and controlled them complete amnesty for all crimes - convictions, current charges and any new that may come to light. A caretaker government that either couldn't or didn't want to protect those protesting from violent murderous attacks.

The former regime also tried to implement media censorship, and even tried to implement social media censorship.

They certainly don't want any reforms to a system that they found ways to manipulate and exploit for their own advantages.

How many countries would tolerate a government and police force openly being controlled by a non elected criminal fugitive?

[Pimay1]

Oh the irony!!

A red TV station called Peace TV !

Right, just like Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Korean People's Army. A rose by any other name would small as sweet.

[rubl]

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As the weeks go by....Thailand's freedoms are being quickly taken away.

That's just your opinion.

Many others see these actions as necessary to stop those who will do anything to stop the reforms.

Don't know what type of 'news' the red-shirt channels were broadcasting, but if it's close to what some suggest and insinuate in their writings here, I would assume even in their home countries the channels would be summoned to either tone down or risk a charge which could lead to withdrawal of the broadcasting licence.

Governments in the West and with electorate backing, are getting less and less tolerant towards mis-information and lies which are causing friction between groups of the population.

[2fishin2]

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As the weeks go by....Thailand's freedoms are being quickly taken away.

That's just your opinion.

Many others see these actions as necessary to stop those who will do anything to stop the reforms.

They arent reforming, they are purging BIG difference.

[welshissan]

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As the weeks go by....Thailand's freedoms are being quickly taken away.

That's just your opinion.

Many others see these actions as necessary to stop those who will do anything to stop the reforms.

Reforms? Oh, you must mean, martial law, selective enforcement, tearing up a constitution, overthrowing an elected government, media censorship, public gatherings illegal, imprisonment for dissent, etc.,..

People are in favour of martial law because it has stopped the 'red shirt' murders in their tracks and people like to feel safe.

Not sure what you mean by selective enforcement - unless you are on about the type of selectivity as performed by Chalerm and Tarit,

They are in the process of improving the constitution to dilute the politicians powers and make corruption so much more difficult to get away with - surely you would agree with both of these aspects as a means to clean up the Governments tardy image.

What elected government did they overthrow please tell me, as I remember there wasn't anybody in power at the time of the (necessary bloodless coup d'etat) to overthrow.

Media censorship is requisite as all it does is interfere with the governments work.

Public gatherings are banned because of martial law and just who is in prison for dissent?

Apart from that I agree with every word of what you say!!

Public gatherings are banned,except when you demonstrate outside the US embassy in support of this government!

Or your name is Buddha Isara where you will get a military escort for your march!

No, I am not a redshirt supporter,just amazed at some of the selective memories of some people on this forum

[halloween]

They arent reforming, they are purging BIG difference.

Both emetics and laxatives are recommended when your system is poisoned.

[kennw]

Yes Mr Arrowsdawdle please take your head out of the sand and see what reforms are underway and, that would never have happened under PTP. Or maybe you prefer the type of reforms the Mr Chalerm tried to introduce.

[NeilSA1]

As the weeks go by....Thailand's freedoms are being quickly taken away.

In May 2014 they protested the military's order to shut down Redshirts-allied TV channels, yet they are still operating 2 TV channels.

Cannot say that this freedom was "quickly taken away". 10 months down the line........ ....... and are they perpetuating confrontation and friction?

Edited March 18, 2015 by NeilSA1

[ldiablo]

I@lucky11. In response to your post.

1st. If you for a minute believe that corruption will be eliminated from politics you are very naive.

2nd. This whole there was nobody in power crap is just that,crap. You know that there was an elected government in place prior to Yinluck dissolving parliament in order to appease the yellow shirts by having another general election which they boycotted simply because they knew they wouldn't win.

3rd. Media censorship is in place because the so called government doesn't allow anyone to disagree with their agenda. By interfering in the Governments work you mean the bicycle lanes, the floating market, the orchid market or the PM's stealing of a motorcycle. Yes really great work.

4th. Public gatherings are banned because the government wants the world to believe that Thai's are extremely happy and are afraid of the truth.

Finally, nobody knows who is in prison for dissent simply because as stated in a different topic, the NCPO doesn't have a clue, or so they claim.

In conclusion I want to assert that I do not support any political party in Thailand or any other country based on the reason that the majority of politicians are not in politics to help their country but on the contrary to help and further their own careers and agendas.

Edited March 19, 2015 by ldiablo

[FangFerang]

I'm open minded -- what was the broadcast ,material in question, because the article said " he did not specify the offensive material that prompted the summons, which is scheduled for 24 March."

This is funny. It's lese majesty for the media!