Thai police chief honors outstanding journalists

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Police chief honors outstanding journalists



BANGKOK, 9 May 2016 (NNT) – Ten journalists who have displayed a strong ethical and moral code of behavior were honored by the national police chief, Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda.

Pol Gen Chakthip officiated at an award-presenting ceremony where ten journalists were granted certificates and plaques honoring their commitment to adherence to media codes of ethics and standards.

One of the recipients was Seksom Chaengchit, a reporter at the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand (NBT).

The national police chief also presented scholarships to children of members of the Criminal Reporter & Photographer Association of Thailand.

In addition, Pol Gen Chakthip handed out plaques of honor to outstanding police officers as a token of appreciation for their hard work and contributions to society. The move is also hoped to boost officers’ morale. Acting metropolitan police commissioner Pol Lt-Gen Sanit Mahathavorn was among the recipients.


-- NNT 2016-05-09

[2fishin2]

I honestly dont know where to start with this thread. Its soooooooooo wrong 555

[Chang_paarp]

They all work for the PR department?

[jerojero]

OK! To whom in Government, Military or RTP ate they related?

[alanferdi]

This kind of recognition is a bit pre mature.... dont you think so?

Let me explain in two points.

1. To thank them for keeping ethical codes and editorial ethics.... would be attributed to someone who has been consequent over years of reporting. Not just a few school looking kids that reported or avoided reporting on issues that would raise more question.

2. Journalism is a sacrifice of sticking to the truth and highlighting to the public eye events normally hidden. What article or articles are these brave journalist congratulated on.

So my question What outstanding piece of literature or report or event did they cover? On the contrary it looks like they are congratulated on not exposing some high profile...thus saving face....

That if the case! then it is not Journalism! Journalism is a combination of Truth, Literacy and personal ethics that assist the reader understand the situation in all details and makes the judgement or be informed of the action taken.

[maoro2013]

I would say totally unethical journalists if they were honoured by the current leaders.

[aussieinthailand]

Why in the name of the wide wide wide world of sports are the BIB giving out awards to juno's for???

[Emster23]

Trying a bit of honey instead of usual vinegar. recall 70's when it was something of an honor to be on Nixon's enemies list.

[manhood]

Well on my opinion as working for TV news reporting this honor means: They work just on the guidline of a Junta ruling the country: never say the truth, just work as a mouthpiece!

[phoenixdoglover]

This report brought to you by NNT. Hilarious.

[Thaddeus]

Coming first in an arse kissing contest isn't something to be proud of.

[ThaidDown]

The 10 acceptance speeches were identical....

Yes Sir, No Sir, three bags full Sir!

[tuanku]

How appropriate that they are mostly women and are on their knees in front of the police men!

I would submit that both groups are facing the wrong way and wearing too much clothing for the real business to take place.

[Lupatria]

[arrowsdawdle]

Coming first in an arse kissing contest isn't something to be proud of.

[wabothai]

They'd better enjoy their remaining few months of heroism.

[macksview]

well done the free press and the fine protectors of thai society.

yes i have just finished 2 weeks attitude adjustment

what a kn*b gobble

[Dexlowe]

Some years back I was in a newsroom in Bangkok (no names, no pack drill) when the most hated man in politics of any generation walked in. As expected he was surrounded by a posse of sycophants, ministerial aides and probably a rent-a-crowd member or two. But what really struck me and appalled me was the attitude of the journalists in that place - to a man and woman, they all gave a deep wai and massive grins and warm smiles of welcome to this hideous creature, even though moments before they were expressing their utter disgust at him - and of his cretinous son, the cop killer, Mr Happy Toilet.

[Squeegee]

Consider the source: it's the National News Bureau of Thailand.

In other words, their number 1 channel of propaganda, spewing fake news to make the junta look good.

These journalists are just stooges for junta deceit, just like the students they paraded the other day.

[williamgeorgeallen]

well this is pretty good but it is not as good as the thai cops paying them selves rewards for solving crimes. i wish i had enough money to reward myself for doing my job.

[CantSpell]

The 10 of them got a reward for not expressing ANY opinion since May 14...

Well done

[kblaze]

This was supposedly done "to boost morale". Wait so why did the metro police commissioner get one? Things so bad at the RTP even the big boss is depressed?

[exbikey]

Why in the name of the wide wide wide world of sports are the BIB giving out awards to juno's for???

Because in the LoS the BIB know all there is know about 'ethics' & 'morals'

[Lupatria]

Some years back I was in a newsroom in Bangkok (no names, no pack drill) when the most hated man in politics of any generation walked in. As expected he was surrounded by a posse of sycophants, ministerial aides and probably a rent-a-crowd member or two. But what really struck me and appalled me was the attitude of the journalists in that place - to a man and woman, they all gave a deep wai and massive grins and warm smiles of welcome to this hideous creature, even though moments before they were expressing their utter disgust at him - and of his cretinous son, the cop killer, Mr Happy Toilet.

The "we up here - you down there attitude" still works perfect and it will as long as Thais are not allowed to grow back bones, ask questions or have a different opinion in what they call an "education system".

Edited May 9, 2016 by Lupatria