Most new media outlets spread toxic misinformation: Rosana

Rosana

"Do we really need so many media channels? And how could we control a large number of media channels, anyway?" Rosana asked at a seminar entitled "How to Reform the New Media", held by Thammasat University's Faculty of Journalism and Communications.

Rosana said media reports about misinformation incited hatred, so the media should report with more conscience.

"Misinformation is like toxic food that causes damage to the viewer's brain," Rosana said.

However, Adisak Limparungpattanakit, who heads the Satellite Television Association of Thailand, said it was impossible to control media content and prevent the existence of "new media".

"The lawmakers always want to control the media. However, they can never catch up with the new technology," he said.

Adisak said a new national broadcasting and telecommunications commission should not only try to control the media, but help people across the country get access. It should also encourage outlets to produce more good content instead of only blocking 'bad' content.

"As no one can decide what is good or bad, the government should encourage good media content instead," Adisak said.