TV channels fined for 'improper' rampage coverageAn army of reporters cover the rampage in Muang district of Nakhon Ratchasima province on Feb 8. (Photo by Prasit Tangprasert)The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has imposed fines of 250,000-500,000 baht on three digital TV stations - One31, Thairath TV and Amarin TV - for their "improper" coverage of the Korat shooting rampage. The decision followed criticism of the live reporting of the shooting spree in Nakhon Ratchasima province on Feb 8. NBTC commissioner Lt Gen Peerapong Manakit said on Wednesday that One31 Co was fined 250,000 baht for its first offence. He sprayed bullets at pedestrians on the streets and at a temple, and held hostage people at the Terminal 21 mall in Muang district, Nakhon Ratchasima, in the afternoon.

Source: Bangkok Post February 26, 2020 09:11 UTC