Social sanctions are key

Published: 11 Oct 2012 at 00.00
Newspaper section: News

The embezzlement charge against well-known TV news show host Sorayuth Suthassanachinda should not only prompt the media to set up more effective mechanisms to ensure ethical practices, but it should send a strong message to the media that the public will not accept unethical conduct.

The National Anti-Corruption Commission has filed embezzlement charges against well-known TV show host Sorayuth Suthassanachinda and other staff of state-run media agency Mcot Plc. PATTARACHAI PREECHAPANICH

Last month, Sorayuth found himself in the news when the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) ruled there was enough evidences to lay embezzlement charges against him and his staff. They are accused of conspiring to withhold 138 million baht in advertising revenue sharing from state-run media agency Mcot Plc.

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Discussion 11 : 14 Oct 2012 at 08.3711
Almost Thai media fears of influence . It is hard to change thai society.youngster remain fond of some dividen the frauder pay.Bad media and bad government
that nobody dare to fight.
No expectation.really no no no
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Discussion 10 : 11 Oct 2012 at 16.4810
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Always wondered why his news show seemed to have much longer advertising breaks than the others . Now I know why.
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Discussion 9 : 11 Oct 2012 at 16.439
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It's about time that corrupt people are treated as enemies of the state, because that's what they are.
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Discussion 8 : 11 Oct 2012 at 12.278
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D5: You have a vote and a voice. Use both, and follow Winston Churchill's advice: Never give up, never give up, never give up. And, if you have children, never show them or teach them that you have given up - tell them corruption is plain wrong.

Or not.

Tham jai khun.
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Discussion 7 : 11 Oct 2012 at 12.267
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swangtal, I know it is depressing and hard to overcome but it will never change unless it starts with each person. For instance,a collection of votes put a party into power in the government, the same collection of votes can change that decision. I can't change it alone, and even less so than you since you are Thai. What I can do is tell every person I meet what the dangers and costs of corruption are. If enough people hear it, understand it and repeat it then you have a start at changing it.
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Discussion 6 : 11 Oct 2012 at 10.016
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Thailand has no one to blame but themselves. When individuals are above the law of the land, this is exactly what happens. Money has become the law in Thailand. Fair? No. Justice? No. Just Thai business as usual.
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Discussion 5 : 11 Oct 2012 at 09.345
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Jeez, people. Don't just assume that Thais are ignorant and never know that there is a lot of fishy business at the top level. We just stopped caring. After all, what is one person to do? When money speaks louder than words, those of us without billions in our pockets don't have much of a choice but play by the rule, even if the rule is unfair.
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Discussion 4 : 11 Oct 2012 at 09.264
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Surely I am not the only one sick and tired of corruption stories. What's the point of talking about it if no one wants to do anything about it? Most of the citizens seem to have great respect for talented thieves and only wish they could do the same. Laws require the cooperaton and support of the citizens to be effective. There is very little support for the idea of ending corruption, so let's talk about ...................... Better yet, let's just shut up.
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Discussion 3 : 11 Oct 2012 at 08.313
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I see this guy still on tv. Every single morning, elaborating on the most meaningless issues. "News anchor". Give me a break, please. This man is a fraud.
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Discussion 2 : 11 Oct 2012 at 08.052
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More entertainment for the masses while the even larger fish keep on with business as usual. By all means, charge, try and, if found guilty, throw this person in the slammer. But where is the push to rid Thailand of its top corrupt people?
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