NCPO jolts spectrum reform

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Prayut's decision to extend control over radio frequencies by state agencies as setback for media reform.

 

THE extension of state agencies’ right to use more than 500 frequencies for radio broadcasting for another five years has dealt a severe blow to Thailand’s national media reform agenda, academics said yesterday.

 

Several media experts were surprised by the extension order issued by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in his capacity as chairman of National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), using Article 44 of the interim charter.

 

No explicit reasons were given for the extension, but the order has effectively slammed the brakes on the reform agenda of the previous few years.

 

Full story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30302615

 

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3 hours ago, webfact said:

order has effectively slammed the brakes on the reform agenda of the previous few years.

And a Happy New Year to the Thai public.

Rather fitting for a military to restrict the use of the airways.  These are reforms, but not very nice ones.  Thailand will never be a place for wireless development.

Orwellian way of life, here we come!

7 hours ago, webfact said:

No explicit reasons were given for the extension,

You do not have to be a brain surgeon to figure that one out. He wants to extend himself into every facet your life. 

Edited December 22, 20169 yr by elgordo38

More information control. Why are we surprised?