"Local cable provider UBC said Friday it would block an upcoming interview with ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra. Mr Thaksin gave an interview with CNN during his visit to Singapore.
The interview was broadcasted on Monday night, but most Thais were unable to watch excerpts of it as UBC switched to images of celebrities.
CNN will broadcast the full interview on Saturday, but UBC director of public relations Kantima Kunjara said that they will not air it because of a request by the Council for National Security last week.
"Since the CNS has asked for cooperation from broadcasting media not to broadcast statements from former prime minister Thaksin, UBC will cooperate and will not broadcast his interview,'' Mrs Kantima said.
Her comments came after media watchdogs expressed concern that coverage of Mr Thaksin was blocked on Monday night. "In our view this measure is regrettable and contrary to your country's interests,'' said media watchdog Reporters Without Borders."
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UBC will block Thaksin
Started by Palpatine, Jan 19 2007 02:57 PM
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