THAILAND: Radio groups demand 20% of frequencies

News reported By Mongkol Bangprapa, BangkokPost July 10, 2009

National Federation of Community Radio also wants fair distribution of radio frequencies among the provinces and television stations established to meet the needs of locals.

It was submitted to the committee through its acting chair, Democrat Party MP Phusdee Tamthai.

She was given the NFCR submission by Suthep Wilailert, secretary-general of the Campaign for Popular Media Reform.

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Ms Supinya urged the committee to set clear guidelines to prevent major media businesses from dominating the frequency auctions at the provincial level.