Broadcasting industry request no-mask rule during shoots

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission will request a no-mask rule for game and variety television shows’ shootings next week at the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration meeting, according to an NBTC member, Pirongrong Ramasoota.

News show presenters have also pushed for the no-mask rule, and will use see-through dividers between them and guests. The request for not wearing face masks, antigen testing, and temperature checks will be included in the changes. Social-distancing measures and risk management procedures for production crews will be updated too.

The broadcasting sector has made healthcare a high priority, and many operators have developed routine antigen testing every 3 days, as well as social distancing, according to secretary of the association of digital television broadcasting, Diao Woratangtrakul.

“If actors in drama shows can remove…