The government and military control have historically controlled nearly all the national terrestrial television networks and operate many of Thailand’s radio networks.
The media are free to criticise government policies and cover instances of corruption and human rights abuses.
However, a strict lese majeste law prohibits media in Thailand from reporting anything that could be deemed critical of the royal family, and journalists tend to exercise self-censorship regarding the military, the judiciary and other sensitive issues.
Multichannel TV, via cable and satellite, is widely available. The radio market, particularly in Bangkok, is fiercely competitive.
The print media are largely privately-run, with a handful of Thai-language dailies accounting for most…