Media experts call for self-regulation

By WASAMON AUDJARINT 
THE NATION

 

Constitution Drafting Commission chairman Meechai Ruchupan| yesterday lectures on media reform and the state’s intentions at a forum organised by Thammasat University’s Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication.

 

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HEAD DRAFTER NOTES

LONG-SOUGHT media reform may be out of reach at present but media experts agreed yesterday that self-regulation is the way to achieve such reform – to guarantee free and responsible media norms.

The experts spoke at a forum titled “Is media reform a solution for Thai society?” organised by Thammasat University’s Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication, where the Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) chairman Meechai Ruchuphan was invited to elaborate on media reform and state intentions.

A political figure with long-time exposure to the media, Meechai said what the called “media spirit” looked to have faded over time despite the increase in communication schools. This, he thought, was largely caused by business and political influence.

 

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Stand by for the media to become an arm of the (military) state in all but name. It just gets bleaker and bleaker...

As long as have laws like insane defamation ones here, the rest doesn't matter much. "Here, let me stuff a sock in my mouth and then tie the gag around my head"

6 hours ago, webfact said:

A political figure with long-time exposure to the media, Meechai said

 

correction, this grandpa has been a military lackey all of his adult / public life, ... what ever he says about the media will certainly not be in the interests of the Thai People. 

Self Regulation for Thailand Media is " Spell Check "

1 minute ago, bark said:

Self Regulation for Thailand Media is " Spell Check "

But not "Fact Check"

2 minutes ago, SaintLouisBlues said:

But not "Fact Check"

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Contact Donald John Trump he is an expert on this subject. He just finished trying to fine tune the American media. The results are still up in the air so to speak. Trump has something more powerful than article 44 his unending baffle gab. Invite him over he could tell you how to make Thailand great again and build a wall against Mayalasia. He would undoubtedly want a consulting fee as nothing about the Donald is free. If you don't pay him something he will surely sue you. 

Self Regulation? 

 

Kinda like when Megyn Kelly self regulated her questions during the debate to the highest bidder?

 

Okay, got it!  No more news without spin.