The National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) is guilty of too much self-flattery if it really believes its "media reform" proposal will work as planned. The idea of putting all journalists under a form of government intimidation was the brainchild of ACM Kanit Suwannate. There is also a contentious issue regarding state representation of the National Media Professional Council. The press has a responsibility and a duty never to align with the single opinion of government, as ACM Kanit wishes. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha last week said he was far from convinced the media reform bill had value.

Source: Bangkok Post May 02, 2017 21:11 UTC