Thai Journalists Association

Articles by Thai Journalists Association

Link to: Thirty-seven IFEX members call attention to the plight of 17 journalists, bloggers and artists who remain detained in Burmese prisons

Thirty-seven IFEX members call attention to the plight of 17 journalists, bloggers and artists who remain detained in Burmese prisons

Even though a new government has been formed in Burma after the elections in November 2010, there is still no guarantee of improvements in the country’s media environment.

Link to: A year after riots, journalists still face safety concerns and impunity issues

A year after riots, journalists still face safety concerns and impunity issues

SEAPA, TJA, ISRA Institute and the Thai Broadcast Journalists Association hosted a forum to reflect on the year that has passed and what lessons could be drawn from covering the clashes.

Link to: TJA calls on prime minister to support World Press Freedom Day

TJA calls on prime minister to support World Press Freedom Day

A series of activities aimed at raising public awareness of press freedom, freedom of expression and journalists’ code of ethics will be held on 3 May 2011.

Photo: Sarah Carr

Fifty-five IFEX members and six other organisations urge authorities to respect and protect freedom of expression and the right to information

The groups condemn the serious violations of human rights taking place at this critical moment in Egypt.

Link to: Political troubles made 2010 a difficult year for media, according to journalists’ group

Political troubles made 2010 a difficult year for media, according to journalists’ group

It was a year in which the media faced a great challenge in committing itself to the principles of professional journalism, TJA said.

Link to: Twenty-eight IFEX members voice concern about journalists’ safety in the lead up to the elections

Twenty-eight IFEX members voice concern about journalists’ safety in the lead up to the elections

With increased reports of killings, beating, assaults and threats to journalists, the space under which media exercise their fundamental rights and freedoms is increasingly being narrowed.

Link to: Thirty-one IFEX members and global partners demand retraction of proposed amendment to Press and Journalists Act

Thirty-one IFEX members and global partners demand retraction of proposed amendment to Press and Journalists Act

The proposed amendment would restrict freedom of expression and impede the ability of journalists and media outlets to fulfill their important roles.

Link to: Twenty-three IFEX members denounce censorship and escalating threats to free expression in Ukraine

Twenty-three IFEX members denounce censorship and escalating threats to free expression in Ukraine

Research conducted by IMI shows a drastic decline in the state of freedom of expression in Ukraine since President Victor Yanukovych came to power in February 2010.