Thailand - Ten TV stations intervened after martial law declared

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders condemns the forced closure or military intervention in at least ten TV stations in the capital after martial law was declared today. Soldiers stormed into MV5, DNN, UDD TV, Asia Update, P&P Channel, 4 Channel, Bluesky TV, FMTV, T News and ASTV and ordered them to stop broadcasting to prevent “distorted” reports. A new release from the army announced the closure of four other television stations, including Voice TV. Unlicensed community radio stations were also (...)

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