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Kavi Chongkittavorn A veteran journalist on regional affairs
published : 6 Jul 2021 at 04:00
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Exactly 24 years ago this week, some 40-plus publishers and editors from all over Thailand came together to form the National Press Council to challenge the government of the day, which was trying to control them through regulatory measures. The council has since then used social and peer pressure and its code of ethics to maintain media professionalism. It has also served as a pillar for the Thai media to preserve freedom of expression.