Press groups unanimously oppose an attempt to appoint a media council by the military-appointed National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA). (File photo)The country's leading media groups oppose a draft law that proposes setting up a central media council, arguing it would invite undue media interference and could result in biased news coverage. TBJA president Thepchai Yong said the media organisations Monday agreed in principle to establish an "efficient" way of regulating the media and ensuring ethics are observed. The six media organisations decided to send an open letter expressing their concerns to the NRSA on Thursday. The six organisations are in favour of individual media firms regulating themselves and being monitored by existing media organisations.

Source: Bangkok Post September 12, 2016 22:26 UTC