Thai political talk show taken off during media buyout attempt

Thursday, September 15, 2005

Thailand's popular political talk show, Muang Thai Rai Sapda has been dropped by Channel 9. Hosted by Sondi Limthongkul, the show was notorious for its criticism of the Thai government. This happens as much of Thai media is being bought by a government-allied media conglomerate, GMM.

Sondhi, the presenter, and founder of a popular magazine, Pujatkran (Eng: Manager), accused the network of making a politically motivated decision.

Sources

Tul Pinkaew. "Political talk show axed by Channel 9, Latest victim of govt meddling, says Sondhi" — Bangkok Post, September 15, 2005

Mongkol Bangprapa. "Bid branded as threat to people's right to know" — Bangkok Post, September 15, 2005

Miranda Schooneveldt. "A free Thai press?" — The Fifth Estate, January 4, 2005

Anchalee Kongrut. "Activist warns of plot to control the media" — Bangkok Post,

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