Media groups maintain opposition to Media bill 

FIVE major media associations maintained their opposition to the contentious media regulatory bill during reconciliation talks on Tuesday, to avoid possible interference from political powers.
Despite the current extraordinary rule that imposes tight media control and regulations, the press must carry on its job as a watchdog, said Thepchai Yong, president of the Thai Broadcast Journalists Association (TBJA) on Tuesday after the three-hour discussion with the military at the Defence Ministry.
The media was ready to reflect views from all sides to bring back peace and harmony to society, he said.
The key concern raised by the military in regard to reconciliation buildฌing, however, stems from the fact that the media is perceived as political tools that cause social division, he said.