Thai journalists warn of army interference
- Published: 13 Jan 2013 at 16.45
- Online news: Asia
Thai journalists have called on the country's powerful military not to pressure the media after uniformed soldiers protested outside a television station over comments critical of the army chief.
Thai Army chief General Prayuth Chan-O-Cha, pictured at military base at Kantharalak district of Si Sa Ket province near the Thai-Cambodian border, on February 9, 2011. Thai journalists have called on the country's powerful military not to pressure the media after uniformed soldiers protested outside a television station over comments critical of the army chief.
The Thai Journalists Association, which comprises representatives from the kingdom's newspapers, raised concerns on Saturday after around 30 troops held a two-day protest calling for an apology.
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