Professional media organizations Issued a statement condemning the use of violence

Professional media organizations The media statement was threatened while presenting the news.

(19 Jan 2021) The Journalists Association of Thailand and the Thai Radio and Television Journalists Association issued a statement stating that from the case of “Lung Phol” incident, Chaiyaphonwipa expressed his displeasure. Threatening and assaulting Amarin TV reporter Mr. Napas Praneetapolkrang or Fa, while working with several media outlets. Interview with forestry officers, Mukdahan Province Together with administrative staff Come to examine Takian wood And reading the complaint to Sand By pulling the mic, hitting the back and strangling the journalist, which Mr. Napas had reported at the Kok Toom Police Station

“The Journalists Association of Thailand and the Thai Radio and Television Journalists Association” as a professional media organization. It was of the opinion that acts in such cases against “journalists” acting in good faith in interviewing facts but being abused were unacceptable. Because it was considered an act of violence Obstructing the conduct of media and threatening the people’s rights and liberties. Therefore we condemn this action

By calling on the relevant officials to take legal action against the perpetrators. And would like to remind “Affiliate organization” and “journalist” to perform their duties in the news field with caution. And conscious in every situation During melee news coverage, sources may be at risk of emotional expression that threatens or hurts the newsmaker. To prevent the occurrence of the same thing from happening again

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