Cabinet may debate iTV petition over big fine
The Cabinet may today debate options for resolving the controversial fine imposed on iTV for its delayed payments of broadcast concession fees, Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont said yesterday.
"The government will ensure fairness in trying to settle the dispute over computation of the fine," he said, referring to a petition lodged by the station's employees. Because the petition was filed only yesterday, it remains unclear whether the issue will be debated during today's Cabinet meeting or next week's. In their petition, staff complained that authorities had unfairly computed the fine, which could cause the collapse of the television station. The fine amounts to almost Bt100 billion. PM's Office Minister Dhipavadee Meksawan said she had instructed her subordinates to review the petition and recommend options to the Prime Minister.
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