This codebook is divided into two sections. Section A is on what the press should be and do in society while Section B is on what the press should not be or do in society.
B. Please quote from the press laws regarding what the press should be and do in society. Use the original words or phrases but do not paraphrase in any case. Use dots to indicate the omitted words or phrases.
A.1 Legal statements regarding what the press should be and do in society (actor specific)
Broadcasting (general)
1. To promote knowledge, understanding, responsibility and awareness in the democracy with the King as Head of State
2. To be a centre of information, exchanging of views for good understanding, with the concerns of the freedom and equality of information of the people
3. To promote education, ethics and culture, and to provide knowledge and entertainment without prejudice to the custom and good moral of the nation
4. To promote the understanding in the development of economy, social, quality of life, natural resources and environment of the nation
5. [For advertisement and commercials] use statements and voice which is polite and is not contrary to Thai grammar
Radio (sub)/ sound broadcasting
1. To promote knowledge, understanding, responsibility and awareness in the democracy with the King as Head of State
2. To be a centre of information, exchanging of views for good understanding, with the concerns of the freedom and equality of information of the people
3. To promote education, ethics and culture, and to provide knowledge and entertainment without prejudice to the custom and good moral of the nation
4. To promote the understanding in the development of economy, social, quality of life, natural resources and environment of the nation
5. [For advertisement and commercials] use statements and voice which is polite and is not contrary to Thai grammar
TV
1. To promote knowledge, understanding, responsibility and awareness in the democracy with the King as Head of State
2. To be a centre of information, exchanging of views for good understanding, with the concerns of the freedom and equality of information of the people
3. To promote education, ethics and culture, and to provide knowledge and entertainment without prejudice to the custom and good moral of the nation
4. To promote the understanding in the development of economy, social, quality of life, natural resources and environment of the nation
5. [For advertisement and commercials] use statements and voice which is polite and is not contrary to Thai grammar
B. Please quote from the press laws regarding what the press should not be or do in society. Use the original words or phrases but do not paraphrase in any case. Use dots to indicate the omitted words or phrases.
B.1 Legal statements regarding what the press should not be or do in society (actor specific)
General 1. Official censorship of news and articles prior to their publication in newspapers, publications, on radio or television is prohibited except during the time of war or fighting, and this can only done by authority of law.
2. [print media] Prohibited to publish in relation to a court case, or in regard to information printed by the media which may distort a fair trial.
3. It is forbidden to tape the voice, photograph or print pictures of a child or juvenile accused of having committed an offence
4. In family cases, it is prohibited to disseminate the name or identity of the concerned parties (including children and youth) unless the court grants permission to do so.
5. Disseminate or have in possession pornographic materials
6. Copying or photographing official secrets, such as pictures of military bases
7. [rephrased] Not to defame
8. It is an offence to propagate Communist activities, […]
Broadcasting (general)
[cable tv, television, radio] 1. Offend against nor insult the King or the Heads of other States
2. Intentionally insult the government and the officials of any State or any group of people
3. Insult or defame any religion, nor respect to the sacred person, place or thing
4. Offend against public order or the national unity, nor affect international relationships
5. Offend against good moral(s), culture(s), and custom(s) of the nation
6. Be a political expression which would harm the national security
7. Be sexual incitement nor be obscene
8. Express cruelty, uncivilized (act) or indecency to the audience
9. Express illusive, deceptive or immaterial story which may deceive the people especially children and youth
10. Express the abnormal behaviour of criminals which may incite crime
For advertisements:
a. mentioning the name of person or thing respected by people for the benefit of the advertisement
b. being contrary to good morals and culture of the Thai people nor creating obscene image
c. being contrary to the public order and morals nor offending against national unity or international relationships
d. being the advertisement of war arms
e. exaggerating or falsifying the qualification of goods or commercial(s)
f. being rude or insulting other person(s) or good(s) or commercial(s) whether or not in the same category
g. being ambiguous, rude or obscene statement, or an obscene or sexually inciting picture
h. causing thrill or panic to the general audience
11. Prohibited to publish in relation to a court case, or in regard to information printed by the media which may distort a fair trial.
Radio
1. Prohibited to transmit false information and to intercept news via radiocommunication.
Print (general)
1. [print media] Prohibited to publish in relation to a court case, or in regard to information printed by the media which may distort a fair trial.
2. Not to defame (not actual verbatim)
Newspaper
1. Newspapers or printed matter […] should not disclose any facts or circumstances of a case or any proceedings of a case the publication of which is, with a view to what is proper or to safeguard the public interest …
2. Newspapers or printed matter … should not contain or express in any way whatsoever any information or opinion intended to influence the public sentiment or the Court or any party or witness in the case, which appears likely to prejudice the fair trial of such case, such as:
a. A misrepresentation of the facts of the case, or
b. A biased and inaccurate report, summary or comment of the proceedings of the case, or
c. An unfair comment on the conduct of the case by a party or on the evidence or character of a party or witness, including a statement of facts prejudicial to the reputation of such party or witness even though the same be true, or
d. An inducement to committing perjury
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