Thepchai Yong is Managing Director of the Thai Public Broadcasting Service, Thailand’s first independent public broadcaster. He oversees operations for all media outlets under Thai PBS, including a TV channel (TV Thai), a radio station and a website. Under Thepchai’s leadership, Thai PBS has been recognized for its wide range of thought-provoking and knowledgeable programs as well as its commitment to pursuing journalism of the highest quality and integrity. According to Thepchai, “Public broadcasting is crucial in promoting democratic values and people’s participation in public life.”
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Thepchai Yong is Managing Director of the Thai Public Broadcasting Service, Thailand’s first independent public broadcaster. He oversees operations for all media outlets under Thai PBS, including a TV channel (TV Thai), a radio station and a website. Under Thepchai’s leadership, Thai PBS has been recognized for its wide range of thought-provoking and knowledgeable programs as well as its commitment to pursuing journalism of the highest quality and integrity. According to Thepchai, “Public broadcasting is crucial in promoting democratic values and people’s participation in public life.”