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<P><FONT SIZE=2>Dear List-members;<BR>
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Those of you currently residing outside of Thailand<BR>
may not be aware of the new vigorous approach of the<BR>
independent Thai Public Broadcasting Service (TPBS)<BR>
to news coverage.<BR>
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<A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_Public_Broadcasting_Service">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_Public_Broadcasting_Service</A><BR>
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Last week they sent a camera team into the Preah Vihear<BR>
to reveal the recent nature of Cambodian settlement<BR>
(encroachment) in the disputed area.<BR>
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Unlike the previous iTV and other channels,<BR>
TBPS has been completely independent free of interference.<BR>
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It has to be seen to be believed,as my boss said.<BR>
This TV coverage no doubt spurred protest efforts<BR>
yesterday:<BR>
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"Protest leader Saman Sri-ngam warned the protest would continue 'until we get our Khao Phra Viharn back and expel Cambodian villagers who have encroached on the Thai border.'"<BR>
<A HREF="http://bangkokpost.com/topstories/topstories.php?id=128467">http://bangkokpost.com/topstories/topstories.php?id=128467</A><BR>
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I think the power and impact of television whether it be ASTV or now TPBS<BR>
is often underestimated.<BR>
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Jon Fernquest<BR>
Bangkok Post, Education<BR>
<A HREF="http://readbangkokpost.com/">http://readbangkokpost.com/</A><BR>
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