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Anti-govt radio ordered closed

10 Mar 2009 at 21:27

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PM's Office Minister Sathit Wongnongtoey said only the National Telecommunications Commission had the authority to close radio stations. The minister insisted the government treated all radio frequency operators equally, "regardless of their colour,'' in a reference to the country's biggest anti- and pro-government movements. He said the NTC sub-panel on television and radio stations could take legal action against any station that was believed to be in violation of broadcasting regulations. A community radio station operating...

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