BANGKOK, 26 November 2014 – The National Reform Council (NRC) committee in charge of mass media reform revealed that the majority sentiment submitted by the public called for a free but ethical press, and that the NRC would be ready to submit its proposals to the Constitutional Drafting Committee by November 30.
Tuanchai Sintuwanik, spokesperson of the NRC committee in charge of mass media reform along with deputy spokesperson Bunlerd Kachayuthdech delivered the statement detailing that the majority of input gathered called for a free but responsible press that doesn’t violate the rights of citizens.
The general consensus agreed that the press should adhere to constructive ethical codes of conduct aimed at properly informing its consumers and be subject to scrutiny by the public. General input also called for laws protecting the press from outside influence and raising public awareness about media accountability.
The NRC committee in charge of mass media will meet on November 30 to conclude all the suggestions before presenting them to the Constitutional Drafting Committee.
