RS fends off jab over World Cup coverage
The Nation
June 4, 2014 1:00 am
Fears that coverage of the upcoming soccer World Cup would be censored were quashed yesterday, when broadcast-rights holder RS confirmed that local media had the right to report all developments from the globe's most-watched sporting event.
The fears were whipped up by confusion over an incident on popular morning news show Rueng Lao Chao Nee yesterday. The show's co-host turned to ask TV host Sorayuth Suthassanachinda whether he could use the phrase "Football Lok" (World Cup) to introduce his updates on the tournament in Brazil.
He then opted to refer to the competition by an abbreviation, appearing to mock RS's strict rules as broadcaster. The quip sparked a storm of comments in the online community. That prompted RS's chief operating officer Pornpan Techarungchaikul to shed light on the issue, saying any attempt to portray the company as being overbearing was wide of the mark.
"As the World Cup broadcast rights holders, we would like to make it clear that the media has the right to report on the tournament and use any of its signs or symbols - including its name," Pornpan tweeted.
"What would be considered as a breach of the rules is the use of a symbol or name for commercial purposes. People cannot do that without our permission. An attempt by a certain TV programme to criticise our handling of the rights was groundless".
RS fends off jab over World Cup coverage
The Nation
June 4, 2014 1:00 am
Fears that coverage of the upcoming soccer World Cup would be censored were quashed yesterday, when broadcast-rights holder RS confirmed that local media had the right to report all developments from the globe's most-watched sporting event.
The fears were whipped up by confusion over an incident on popular morning news show Rueng Lao Chao Nee yesterday. The show's co-host turned to ask TV host Sorayuth Suthassanachinda whether he could use the phrase "Football Lok" (World Cup) to introduce his updates on the tournament in Brazil.
He then opted to refer to the competition by an abbreviation, appearing to mock RS's strict rules as broadcaster. The quip sparked a storm of comments in the online community. That prompted RS's chief operating officer Pornpan Techarungchaikul to shed light on the issue, saying any attempt to portray the company as being overbearing was wide of the mark.
"As the World Cup broadcast rights holders, we would like to make it clear that the media has the right to report on the tournament and use any of its signs or symbols - including its name," Pornpan tweeted.
"What would be considered as a breach of the rules is the use of a symbol or name for commercial purposes. People cannot do that without our permission. An attempt by a certain TV programme to criticise our handling of the rights was groundless".
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