BANGKOK, 3 July 2014, – The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has given the nod to 48 community radio stations in the South to go back on air during the Ramadan holy month, under certain conditions.
The Region 4 Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) yesterday held a meeting with the local military officials at Sirinthon Military Camp in Pattani Province, discussing details of the NCPO’s order giving the green light to 48 community radio stations to go back on air during the Muslim fasting month.
According to Colonel Pramote Prom-in, the spokesperson of the Region 4 ISOC, the 48 radio stations can go back on air from June 28th to July 27th; however, the contents of their programs must be related to Islamic beliefs and teachings only. The programs must also promote understanding, peace and unity between the locals and the authorities.
