The Thairath editorial board clarifies the case of impersonation involving demands for money to publish news in a political party's LINE group. They reaffirm their firm commitment to journalistic ethics and call on the affiliated organizations of the reporters whose names were impersonated to investigate and provide public explanations.
Regarding the case where freelance reporters falsely claimed to represent Thairath and several other media outlets to demand money for publishing news in a political party's LINE group, and where someone copied messages from that group and posted them online, causing misunderstandings and damaging Thairath's reputation.
After thorough fact-checking, it was found that outsiders impersonated Thairath. Neither Thairath nor its editorial staff have any involvement whatsoever.
Thairath strictly adheres to media ethics. Its news reporting process involves strict and careful editorial oversight. The board urges the organizations of the reporters who impersonated Thairath and other media outlets to demand money for publishing political news during the election period to investigate the facts and provide public explanations.