Mr Suranand Vejjajiva, of the Prime Minister's Office, spoke about the case
stating that people in Chiang Rai Province have reported finding pornography
being broadcast via Channel 11. Mr Suranand said he has ordered Mr Kanop
Ketuchart, his personal secretary, to coordinate and jointly investigate the
matter with the Public Relations Department.
Mr Suranand said that he was initially told the questionable broadcasts had
been caused by interference from another airwave that could have been cable TV
or local TV, however this seems unlikely.
He noted that the investigation must be conducted quickly as the broadcast of
pornography is against the law. He also noted that he is curious whether or not
state officials played a part in this and has called for detailed
investigation.
The Minister said that so far, similiar complaints have been reported, and from
now on, he would have to ask the National Broadcasting Commission to establish
standards in reporting and tracking such complaints.
