NMG reporters 'took no bribes'
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In a statement yesterday, the National Press Council of Thailand declared that two reporters from the Nation Multimedia Group had not taken money from a political party representative as suggested in a recent controversial e-mail.
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The council also said that the group was very cooperative during the investigation. </div>
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Close scrutiny showed that the two unidentified reporters had not been given “tea money” for writing favourably about this unnamed political party. The e-mail, dated July 5, contained ambiguous messages suggesting that a number of reporters from various media outlets were given special treats from a representative of this party. </div>
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The press council also thanked “members who strictly imposed a professional code of ethics on their journalist” and for “their cooperation in ensuring high standards” and “commanding long-lasting respect from the public”.</div>
