webfact Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 TV stations given greater freedom during mourning period By THE NATION BANGKOK: -- MEDIA bodies have revised their guidelines for advertising and content distribution to ease business conditions during the 30-day national mourning period. After a meeting yesterday with free-to-air television operators, the broadcasting committee of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission decided to grant them greater freedom to show prime-time dramas for children and families and also paid commercials. However, they must strictly abide by the guidelines for TV stations during the mourning period. Full story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/business/etc/30298032 -- © Copyright The Nation 2016-10-21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Prime time dramas for children and families, does this include soaps ? Given the content of most soaps how can they comply with the guidelines for programmes during the mourning period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garywim Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Does this mean we can have True Television's, BBC Entretainment again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Gravy Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Well no surprises there then. back tracking on a decision that was less than sensible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayned Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 True Visions never had and still don't have a clue. They've shut off all of their music stations, but bars are open and can play music as it's at low volume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 1 hour ago, wayned said: True Visions never had and still don't have a clue. They've shut off all of their music stations, but bars are open and can play music as it's at low volume. All the radio stations are still missing too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zyxel Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 (edited) Most movies, sport, documentaries and infos channels back to normal programming even the Thai documentaries channel EXPWILD, EXPLIFE and EXPSCI but not TV5 (french language) according some french friends of mine. I wonder why. (inappropriate comment removed) Edited October 21, 2016 by ubonjoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniqueWord Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 6 hours ago, webfact said: However, they must strictly abide by the guidelines for TV stations during the mourning period. This caveat at the end of the OP appears to be an oxymoron, as it clearly negates any concessions to which the main article refers. The whole thing is therefore pointless and hot air, as usual. Just sayin'. Cheers, UW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangon04 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 True Visions still "arranging" a mourning schedule, somewhat arbitrary it seems. HBO is almost black and white when it is actually available. BBC drops out evry second time whenever Thailand is mentioned. Of course Fashion TV still has 24/7 near naked models in glorious technicolour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangon04 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 7 hours ago, NongKhaiKid said: Prime time dramas for children and families, does this include soaps ? Given the content of most soaps how can they comply with the guidelines for programmes during the mourning period. Wifebeating and rape are fine as long as they are in black-and-white. Then the viewer will understand they are not meant to be role models.... oh wait a min... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lingba Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 and of course there is no color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 5 hours ago, garywim said: Does this mean we can have True Television's, BBC Entretainment again? If you have followed the news the BBC is in the proverbial Thai doghouse at present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 1 hour ago, bangon04 said: True Visions still "arranging" a mourning schedule, somewhat arbitrary it seems. HBO is almost black and white when it is actually available. BBC drops out evry second time whenever Thailand is mentioned. Of course Fashion TV still has 24/7 near naked models in glorious technicolour. I fail to see what your complaining about near naked models man your in heaven don't touch that dial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 1 hour ago, bangon04 said: True Visions still "arranging" a mourning schedule, somewhat arbitrary it seems. HBO is almost black and white when it is actually available. BBC drops out evry second time whenever Thailand is mentioned. Of course Fashion TV still has 24/7 near naked models in glorious technicolour. Color is a joyous thing. Fade to B&W to show respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loeilad Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 BBC reported that broadcasts were shutdown - which is absolutley true. True apparently on orders from the authorities have switched off all european news programs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zyxel Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 BBC is on (14:50). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tukkytuktuk Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Happiness to the people show was on. Now its a Thai movie, having a great evening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouse Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Still no BBC Entertainment or BBC Lifestyle. Why? What is the point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveat Emptor Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Just how do they decide that, for example, Fox Channel is ok but AXN / BBC Entertainment isn't as many of the programmes are very similar in content. TRUE's radio channels are all off possibly because there's too much music but a lot of it is light listening. It all seems so arbitrary but that's very much in line with the usual decision making process and look at the amount of about turns since Friday 14th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loeilad Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 true appear to have removed all European news channels - they say on orders of the govt. they have offered a free months subswcription to another package as compensation. I would advise you call True and do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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