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Published on August 11, 2007

Dhipavadee, who chairs the sub-committee for the new rating system, said the panel had revised the ratings handbook to make things clearer.

On August 24 the sub-committee will meet to discuss the revised handbook before the Public Relations Department explains the issue to the parties involved, she said.

The new ratings handbook will be implemented on a trial basis from September to ensure it is understood.

The handbook allows programmes with "Por" (suitable for children aged three to five), "Dor" (suitable for children aged six to 12), and "Thor" ratings (suitable for all ages) to be aired at any time. However, programmes with the "Chor" rating (adults only) will only be broadcast from 10pm to 5am.

The "Nor" rating at present is divided into "Nor 13" (suitable for ages 13 and above) and "Nor 18" (suitable for ages 18 and above). The "Nor 13" can be aired from 9am to 4pm and 8pm to 5am on weekdays, and from 11am to 4pm and 8pm to 5am on weekends. Programmes with the "Nor 18" rating can be aired from 9am to 4pm and 9pm to 5am on weekdays and from 11am to 4pm and 9pm to 5am on weekends.