Community radio still waiting for salvation
The new government regulatory agency in charge of broadcasting will have its work cut out in bringing community stations in line with laws governing frequency allocation and advertisement
- Published: 23/01/2011 at 02:23 AM
- Newspaper section: Spectrum
In rural areas throughout Thailand, hands more accustomed to holding hoes, knives and fishing nets are now occupied with communications equipment for community radio stations. The stations are becoming a part of the daily lives of farmers and fishermen who are exercising their right to freedom of expression as never before.
ON THE AIR: Chainarong Wongkasitorn and Jitanun Wongsetsing are among the many local volunteers at Bo Nok Community Radio. The popular deejays receive at least 50 calls a day from their audience.
Chainarong Wongkasitorn (''Uncle Kob'') and Jitanun Wongsetsing (''Na Thip'') are two examples in the Prachuap Khiri Khan's Bo Nok community, which fought against proposed coal-fired power plants in the area for many years. Both villagers are happy to pitch in as volunteers at the local community radio station.
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About the author
- Writer: Supara Janchitfah
- Position: Spectrum Reporter
