Public TV is not a political tool... or is it?
                   
ucla.edu     Jul 26, 2008          

A political analyst discusses two recent incidents in Thailand where the public's interests were disregarded for political purposes By Suranand Vejjajiva Two non-related occurrences appeared on your television screen in the past week. Both opened up again the debate on the use of public television for political gain. First, there was an appearance on Channel 5, the army television station, of three dubious characters declaring peace in the southern conflict. They called themselves the "Underground Southern Unity Group" and the event was coordinated by former defence minister and army chief, General Chettha Thanajaro, who at present is an MP and leader of the Ruam Jai Thai Chart Pattana party, a government coalition partner. Because the group has no real credibility, it was distanced immediately by other Muslim groups and by... [read full story]                    


View all news articles about*:
Broadcasting Defense Forces Media Printing Public Publishing Samak Security Service Shinawatra Sundaravej Television Thailand Thaksin
*Newstin tag cloud displays all featured persons, associated organizations, related topics, regions and companies

View other selected articles:

                   

Next US president should engage Asean more than Bush did

nationmultimedia.com     4 hrs ago          

By Kavi Chongkittavorn The Natino Published on September 8, 2008 Within Asean, Thailand's views on the Republican and Democratic parties are very clear. In this sense, the Thais, like their counterparts within Asean, are...                    

comments

Nationalism in Asia

matthewyglesias.com     5 hrs ago          

Joshua Kurlantzick writes that despite rapid growth in Asian economies, the continent remains too divided by rival nationalisms to cooperate and compete with a western-centric world order: Whenever I visit Asia, I meet...                    

comments

                   

Rift threatens to widen as govt backers plan rallies

nationmultimedia.com     5 hrs ago          

By THE NATION Published on September 8, 2008 PPP to stage meetings in 50 provinces until PAD siege ends Thailand is heading towards further rifts with pro-government crowds planning to rally in 50 provinces to demand an...                    

comments

                   

North suffers huge damage floods

nationmultimedia.com     5 hrs ago          

By The Nation Published on September 8, 2008 HM the King donates survival kits for local villagers affected by the floods in Nan province. Two deaths were reported in Nan where flash floods overwhelmed a village in Tha...                    

comments