State- owned journalist expects fresh eyes, known for Pheu Thai affiliations, will be a good pick
PUBLISHED: 15 Jun 2024 at 17: 53
The now-defunct Voice TV anchors ‘ hosts have hosted a weekday news program, according to the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand ( NBT), which needs a new viewer-stylist.
Rumors had been circulating that the political Voice TV, which was founded by the son of former leading Thaksin Shinawatra, was about to bring some programs to the open television network.
However, the Public Relations Department ( PRD ) quickly reaffirmed that it would continue to protect the public’s interest and not allow the tone of its programs to fall victim to too much of a political bent.
Sudruetai Lertkasem, director-general of PRD, stated that it was common for TV stations to switch producers and employ former anchors of rival channels to adjust to the industry and raise their ratings. NBT has also been making regular hiring decisions of expert producers.  ,  ,
She said on Saturday that NBT has hired former Voice TV news anchors and visitors as well as those who have previously worked for different programs.
Voice Television has long been known for its unwavering support of the Red-shirt United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship and the Pheu Thai Party.
Ms. Sudruetai claimed that the PRD had a good idea of the popularity and experience of the former Voice skill it was bringing on, and that it would contribute to making the stream more interesting by creating direct information that gets right to the point.
She reaffirmed that the PRD may continue to play a role in shaping the way and policy of NBT2HD because it is a state-owned station in the public interest.
Weeranan Kanhar, a former Voice outlet, announced on Instagram on Tuesday that he would sponsor a new news program called Khui Khlai Kao from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. starting this Monday. Additionally, his post also mentions former Voice employees like Lakkana Punwichai, also known as” Kam Phaka.”
Thanapol Eawsakul, a pal of Progressive Movement president Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, said on Twitter that he did not expect the original Voice staff would “take over” NBT in any blatant manner.
The editor-in-chief of Fah Diew Kan newspaper, Mr. Thanapol, even advised readers to keep an eye on Kham Dee Co Ltd, a previously registered company. Ms. Lakkana and Teerat Ratanasevi, a former government official under the Yingluck Shinawatra management, are the owners.
Voice Screen was established in 2008 by Panthongtae” Oak” Shinawatra, with an investment of 300 million baht.
After 15 times, it announced last month that it would stop broadcasting on all channels on May 31. About 100 employees and writers were fired.
When satellite TV equipment could n’t receive news channels, voice TV was established in 2008. It launched digital Television broadcasting in 2014, joining various operators in buying for licenses to broadcast on the free-to-air digital TV earth program.
According to the Department of Business Development, Voice Television faced accumulated loss of 800 million ringgit from 2018- 22.