An Emerging Public Service Broadcaster in Asia

1. An Emerging Public Service Broadcaster in Asia

2. Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS)

3. Legacy of Thailand’s 2007 coup

4. Broadcasters now ‘in a state of fear’ Senator Chumpol Silapa-archa yesterday warned Thaksin government political reforms could be derailed if it tried to muzzle the local press. Published on August 21, 2001

5. Thaksin pressured me to drop column, says editor Naew Na is the first media outlet to directly link the government and Thaksin to interference in press freedoms Published on March 13, 2002

6. How TPBS is financed... • Excise tax on alcohol and tobacco (1.5%) • US$50 million/year • Donations and service charges • No commercials

7. Thai PBS objectives… • To encourage public awareness and participation in the building of a just and democratic society through bold and impartial reporting with public interest at its heart.

8. To educate, inform and entertain every sector of the society with an aim of promoting quality citizenry.

9. To inspire, and encourage imagination and creativity.

10. To contribute to a sense of identity, cultural diversity and unity within the Thai society.

11. To reflect social diversity and provide space for minorities and special sectors with an aim of promoting public participation both at the local and national levels.

13. Thai PBS was created in the midst of Thailand’s worst political crisis in recent history.

14. Key element of Thai PBS: Public participation

15. Public participation • Public consultations • Citizen networks • Audience council • Citizen reporters

16. Thank you…