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Journalist Demands IO Report Over Border Incitement Fears, PM Quip

Journalist Demands IO Report Over Border Incitement Fears, PM Quip

Matichon•General•17d ago

Reader Briefing

Journalist Thapanee Iedsrichai has called for a comprehensive report on online influence operations (IO) after experiencing severe personal attacks and threats related to her reporting on the southern border, expressing concern over the erosion of press freedom and the potential for increased violence.

  • •Journalist Thapanee Iedsrichai is urging for a formal report detailing the methods of online influence operations (IO).
  • •She has been personally targeted with defamatory content and threats, impacting her mental health and professional credibility.
  • •Iedsrichai expressed concerns that IO tactics are escalating, spreading misinformation, and potentially incitement to violence, particularly in the southern border provinces.
  • •She highlighted a concerning interaction with the Prime Minister where he asked, 'Are you fully intact?' upon receiving her complaint.

Overview

  • •On May 13, Amnesty International Thailand organized a seminar titled 'IO: Truth, Impact, Responsibility, and Solutions' in Bangkok.
  • •Ms. Thapanee Iedsrichai attended the seminar and shared her experiences with IO attacks and threats.
  • •Online influence operations (IO) are being used as weapons, with human rights defenders, journalists, and activists becoming targets.
  • •Ms. Iedsrichai was personally targeted with defamatory content, including accusations of supporting separatism, stemming from her 30 years of reporting in the three southern border provinces.
  • •The IO attacks have caused significant mental distress, compromised professional credibility, and potentially endangered peace in the southern border region.
  • •Ms. Iedsrichai filed a complaint with Cybercrime Division and sought assistance from the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DEso).
  • •Ms. Iedsrichai called for a comprehensive report on IO methods to expose their operations and prevent further harm.
  • •Ms. Iedsrichai hopes for platform accountability and a thorough investigation into IO activities to prevent the escalation of conflict and violence.

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Key Quotes

น.ส.ฐปณีย์ เอียดศรีไชย (Ms. Thapanee Iedsrichai)
"How can we live in a world with complex information without losing our right to freedom of expression?"
เราจะอยู่ในโลกที่มีข้อมูลซับซ้อนอย่างไร โดยไม่สูญเสียสิทธิในเสรีภาพการแสดงออก
น.ส.ฐปณีย์ เอียดศรีไชย (Ms. Thapanee Iedsrichai)
"Don't cheer, don't support, or I won't spare you."
อย่าเชียวนะ อย่าไปสนับสนุน ไม่อย่างนั้นจะไม่เอาไว้
น.ส.ฐปณีย์ เอียดศรีไชย (Ms. Thapanee Iedsrichai)
"I want someone to produce a report on this to clearly show the methods they use."
อยากให้ใครสักคนทำรายงาน (Report) เรื่องนี้ขึ้นมา เพื่อเปิดให้เห็นชัดเจนว่า เขาทำด้วยวิธีการเหล่านี้
น.ส.ฐปณีย์ เอียดศรีไชย (Ms. Thapanee Iedsrichai)
"I don't want this to escalate to further violence, so I don't want it to be overlooked until no one is found responsible."
ไม่อยากให้เรื่องนี้ ขยับไปสู่ความรุนแรงอีก จึงไม่อยากให้ปล่อยผ่าน จนสุดท้ายหาคนผิดไม่ได้ ลอยนวลพ้นผิด
น.ส.ฐปณีย์ เอียดศรีไชย (Ms. Thapanee Iedsrichai)
"I handed over the letter myself, and the first thing the PM said was 'Are you fully intact?' Judge for yourselves how much you can expect from government agencies."
ยื่นหนังสือกับมือ คำแรกที่นายกฯ ทัก คือ ‘ครบ 32 นะ’ คิดกันเอาเองว่า คาดหวังกับหน่วยงานรัฐได้แค่ไหน

Key Entities

Person

Thapanee Iedsrichai(ฐปณีย์ เอียดศรีไชย)
A journalist who is the target of online influence operations (IO) and is advocating for action against them.
Mr. Thewarit Maneechai(นายเทวฤทธิ์ มณีฉาย)
A Senator who participated in the seminar discussing IO.
Mr. Chairit Yonpiam(นายชัยฤทธิ์ ยนเปี่ยม)
A representative from the National Press Association of Thailand who attended the seminar.
Prime Minister(นายกฯ)
The head of the government who was approached by Ms. Thapanee Iedsrichai regarding her IO complaints.

Organization

Amnesty International Thailand(แอมเนสตี้ อินเตอร์เนชั่นแนล ประเทศไทย)ℹ️
An organization that hosted a seminar discussing online influence operations (IO) and their impact.
The German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA)ℹ️
An institution where researcher Asst. Prof. Dr. Janjira Sombutphueksiri is affiliated.
The Reporter
The media outlet where Ms. Thapanee Iedsrichai works.
Department of Rights and Liberties Protection(กรมคุ้มครองสิทธิและเสรีภาพ)
A government department under the Ministry of Justice, represented by Ms. Narilak Paichaiyaphum at the seminar.
Ministry of Justice(กระทรวงยุติธรรม)ℹ️
The ministry under which the Department of Rights and Liberties Protection operates.
National Press Association of Thailand(สมาคมนักข่าวนักหนังสือพิมพ์แห่งประเทศไทย)
An association that released a statement in support of journalists facing IO attacks.
Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC)(กอ.รมน.)ℹ️
An agency headed by the Prime Minister, to whom Ms. Thapanee Iedsrichai submitted a complaint regarding IO.
Cybercrime Division(ตำรวจไซเบอร์)
A police unit that advised Ms. Thapanee Iedsrichai on reporting defamation cases related to IO.
Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DEso)(กระทรวงดีอี)
A ministry that can request platform verification for defamatory content.

Place

SCC Creative Space
The venue in Bangkok where Amnesty International Thailand held a seminar on IO.
Ratchathewi District(เขตราชเทวี)ℹ️
The district in Bangkok where the SCC Creative Space is located.
Bangkok(กรุงเทพฯ)ℹ️
The capital city of Thailand where the seminar took place.
Southern border provinces(สามจังหวัดชายแดนภาคใต้)
A region where Ms. Thapanee Iedsrichai has reported for over 30 years and is a focal point for IO attacks.