Bhumjaithai MP proposes Thai PBS budget funding with public hearing until October 14
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 01, 2026
The Thai PBS bill cites fiscal discipline, while Nation TV questions whether annual budget approval could expose the broadcaster to political pressure.
MCOT–Thai PBS merger plan faces financial reform test
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
MCOT and Thai PBS merger proposal faces a key test over whether restructuring can solve different financial challenges facing state-backed media organisations.
State Audit Office launches first-ever audit of Thai PBS after three straight years of losses
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026
Thailand’s State Audit Office has formed a special team to scrutinise Thai PBS’s budget use for the first time, following complaints over transparency and value for money. Financial reports show the public broadcaster recorded deficits in 2022-2024.
How does Thailand compare to the UK on drink driving?
TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018
Re: “Almost 200,000 drivers arrested for drink driving in five days of Songkran holidays” Thai PBS, and “Over 10,000 vehicles seized from drunk drivers so far this Songkran”, The Nation, April 16.
Ms Hathairat Phaholtap, senior reporter, investigation desk: Thai PBS Television
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 07, 2018
Hathairat Phaholtap is a woman human rights defender working with the media in promoting and defending human rights by presenting the truth to people. She works in a socially responsible way to help create a fair society through news releases and self-monitoring of the media.
Police are continuing their prosecution of Thai PBS citizen journalist Jamon Sonpednarin, as a lawyer revealed his case will be handed to the attorney on Monday and human-rights organisations urged authorities to drop the complaint against him immediately.
Thai PBS reporter gets bail, lawyer argues for dropped charges
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 01, 2017
A detained citizen journalist was granted bail after he was arrested on a warrant related to an already closed case regarding Thung Kham’s mine intrusion in 2015.
Thai PBS journalist detained on 2015 trespassing warrant
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2017
Kanchanaburi border authorities arrested Thai PBS journalist Jamon Sonpednarin on Wednesday and transferred him to Wang Saphung police in line with arrest warrant issued last year.