Ministry apologises for journo's misstep

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Ministry apologises for journo's misstep

Published: 18 Oct 2012 at 00.00
Newspaper section: News

The Foreign Ministry has stepped in to clear the air over a social media posting of a well-known Channel 3 reporter appearing to stand over photos of the late Cambodian King Sihanouk on the ground.

Cambodia's social media network was abuzz yesterday with a photo of Thapanee Eadsrichai, a well-known reporter from Channel 3, appearing as if she was standing on newspaper photos of the late King Sihanouk spread on the ground.

The photo, carrying the caption "Thai TV3" and "Our King", attracted several hundred critical comments from from both Cambodians and Thais.

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ZMcC
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Discussion 4 : 18 Oct 2012 at 14.124
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I find it curious that the Bangkok Post describes the photo as "deceptive" but then chooses not to let the readers decide for themselves by showing it. Having seen it, I must say it is indeed deeply offensive - to Cambodians and, I would think, Thai alike. I am sure that it was unintentional, but in Thailand such a misstep would have quite serious consequences.
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Discussion 3 : 18 Oct 2012 at 08.203
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Like most things of this nature, it depends upon who is watching. I was once asked to print out a batch of pictures for the village. As I had forgotten to pull out the receiver tray all the pictures ended up on the floor, no one seemed upset.
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Discussion 2 : 18 Oct 2012 at 07.552
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Wonder what would have happened in Thailand in a similar case ?
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Discussion 1 : 18 Oct 2012 at 06.101
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This is "asia" baby, better to apologize than lose face!
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Ministry apologises for journo's misstep | Bangkok Post: news