Statement from the Thairath Online editorial team clarifying the error in using video signals in the content of the Thairath Live program on Thairath News YouTube channel.
As reported by the Facebook page Friends Talk, regarding the use of live broadcast signals of a major speech event by the People’s Party at Samyan Mitrtown on 25 January 2026, which were used in the "Thairath Live" program on the YouTube channel Thairath News without official permission,
The Thairath Online editorial team immediately investigated and found that the content production team did use some video signals from Friends Talk during parts of the program due to a misunderstanding about the source of the information. This caused discomfort and a sense of unfairness among the Friends Talk team working on-site.
The Thairath Online editorial team sincerely accepts responsibility for this error and offers a profound apology to the Friends Talk Facebook team. They have promptly acted in accordance with journalistic ethical standards by removing all content using Friends Talk’s video signals from all Thairath online channels, warning all involved staff, reviewing proper procedures, and tightening measures on the use of third-party content. Henceforth, all external content will require source verification and written permission before presentation to prevent a recurrence of this incident.
The Thairath Online editorial team emphasizes its respect for the rights and work of fellow media professionals across all fields and reaffirms its commitment to strictly adhere to professional ethical standards in its duties going forward.