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(5) practice in dealing with unfortunate victim and persons in sorrow
condition;
(6) payment to the source of information, receipt of reward or benefit
in return of broadcasting news or in the participation of any act which may deteriorate
fairness and professional independence;
(7) fair protection and treatment to the source of information.
The Board shall disseminate the rule on professional ethics prepared
under paragraph one to the public.
CHAPTER IV
Broadcasting
Section 43. The program broadcasted by radio or television station
of the Organisation shall have the followings contents and values:
(1) information that affects public is presented accurately, rapidly,
reflectively, thoroughly and fairly and in appropriate proportion during the prime
time;
(2) program that enhances public participation in any public issue
attached with various social point of views by means of discussion or expression of
opinions upon accurate data, balancing of different opinions and critical analysis;
(3) program that enhances public learning and development of the
quality of life of the public and program that promotes education in various fields and
heighten the learning of child and youth. These programs shall be proportionate and
shall be broadcasted during the period which is convenient for viewing and listening;
(4) sports and entertainment programs as well as program that
promotes health and quality of life of the public;
(5) program that promotes Thai’s identity, multicultural society and
social harmony as well as program that enables disadvantaged persons to present their
views or information;
(6) entertainment program that is creative, promoting good social
values or uplifting public aesthetics;
(7) program produced by an independent producer with appropriate
broadcasting period.
The schedule shall be made upon discretion of the Organisation and it
shall not be made for the purpose of, or in return of, commercial benefit.
The Director shall make and submit the schedule to the Executive
Board for approval every three months.
If any significant change has been made to the schedule, the Director
shall submit the schedule with that change to the Executive Board for approval.
In making of program under paragraph one, the Board shall conduct
hearing of interested persons in order to enable disabled person to get access to or
utilise the radio and television programs of the Organisation.
Section 44. The Organisation shall archive any material recording
any broadcasted program interested by the public for historical purpose.
The Organisation may collect service charge for an access to the
archive under paragraph one.
© 2009, Pakorn Nilprapunt, Office of the Council of State of Thailand (www.krisdika.go.th www.lawreform.go.th)
Remark: Reference to Thai legislation in any jurisdiction shall be made to the Thai version only. This translation has been
made so as to establish correct understanding about this Act to foreigners.
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