Manager Daily
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Manager Daily is a Thai-language daily newspaper published in Bangkok and distributed nationwide. The paper is a broadsheet
, and emphasizes political and business news. Founded by media-mogul
Sondhi Limthongkul
, it was an outgrowth of Manager Monthly magazine and Manager Weekly newspaper. The newspaper is popular Thai news source on demonstration against the former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra
; its owner is one of the leaders of the People's Alliance for Democracy
, or PAD. The newspaper declares its views and objectives are to support Constitutional Monarchy
, to resist authoritarianism
in politics
and in the economy
, and to promote restrictions on the power of government and of politicians.
The newspaper was founded in 1990. During the Black May
incident in May 1992, Manager Daily and two other newspapers were threatened with being banned by the government of General Suchinda Kraprayoon for having printed pictures of the demonstration crackdown.
In 2000, Sondhi Limthongkul went bankrupt after being sued by a bank. In 2003, it was apparent that Sondhi supported Thaksin Shinawatra
. Some critics suggested that this relation consequently helped Sondhi's Manager Group to revive.
From 2003 to 2005, the newspaper was not critical of Thaksin. But from 2005 onwards, Sondhi's relationship with Thaksin foundered; since 2006, Sondhi, one of the leaders of the People's Alliance for Democracy
(PAD), and Manager Daily have been leading the opposition against both Thaksin and his perceived supporters.
To date, Manager Daily is still the most severe critic of Thaksin Shinawatra and groups counted as his active supporters. It also criticizes any government that failed to tackle corruption and handle the case of border conflict
Recently, they began attacking the Thai-language Wikipedia because the article on Thailand
lists the government type as Constitutional monarchy
.
Manager Daily also has an online edition.
Broadsheet
Broadsheet is the largest of the various newspaper formats and is characterized by long vertical pages . The term derives from types of popular prints usually just of a single sheet, sold on the streets and containing various types of material, from ballads to political satire. The first broadsheet...
, and emphasizes political and business news. Founded by media-mogul
Media proprietor
A media proprietor is a person who controls, either through personal ownership or a dominant position in any media enterprise. Those with significant control of a public company in the mass media may also be called "media moguls", "tycoons", "barons", or "bosses".The figure of the media proprietor...
Sondhi Limthongkul
Sondhi Limthongkul
Sondhi Limthongkul is a Thai media mogul and leader of the right-wing People's Alliance for Democracy . He was elected for leader of the New Politics Party ....
, it was an outgrowth of Manager Monthly magazine and Manager Weekly newspaper. The newspaper is popular Thai news source on demonstration against the former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra
Thaksin Shinawatra
Thaksin Shinawatra is a Thai businessman and politician, who was Prime Minister of Thailand from 2001 to 2006, when he was overthrown in a military coup....
; its owner is one of the leaders of the People's Alliance for Democracy
People's Alliance for Democracy
The People's Alliance for Democracy also called the National Liberation Alliance - กลุ่มพันธมิตรกู้ชาติ, Thai Patriots Network or the Yellow Shirts - เสื้อเหลือง - was originally a coalition of protesters against Thaksin Shinawatra, the former Prime Minister of Thailand. Its leaders include...
, or PAD. The newspaper declares its views and objectives are to support Constitutional Monarchy
Constitutional monarchy
Constitutional monarchy is a form of government in which a monarch acts as head of state within the parameters of a constitution, whether it be a written, uncodified or blended constitution...
, to resist authoritarianism
Authoritarianism
Authoritarianism is a form of social organization characterized by submission to authority. It is usually opposed to individualism and democracy...
in politics
Politics
Politics is a process by which groups of people make collective decisions. The term is generally applied to the art or science of running governmental or state affairs, including behavior within civil governments, but also applies to institutions, fields, and special interest groups such as the...
and in the economy
Economy
An economy consists of the economic system of a country or other area; the labor, capital and land resources; and the manufacturing, trade, distribution, and consumption of goods and services of that area...
, and to promote restrictions on the power of government and of politicians.
The newspaper was founded in 1990. During the Black May
Black May
Black May is a common name for the 17–20 May 1992 popular protest in Bangkok against the government of General Suchinda Kraprayoon and the bloody military crackdown that followed. Up to 200,000 people demonstrated in central Bangkok at the height of the protests...
incident in May 1992, Manager Daily and two other newspapers were threatened with being banned by the government of General Suchinda Kraprayoon for having printed pictures of the demonstration crackdown.
In 2000, Sondhi Limthongkul went bankrupt after being sued by a bank. In 2003, it was apparent that Sondhi supported Thaksin Shinawatra
Thaksin Shinawatra
Thaksin Shinawatra is a Thai businessman and politician, who was Prime Minister of Thailand from 2001 to 2006, when he was overthrown in a military coup....
. Some critics suggested that this relation consequently helped Sondhi's Manager Group to revive.
From 2003 to 2005, the newspaper was not critical of Thaksin. But from 2005 onwards, Sondhi's relationship with Thaksin foundered; since 2006, Sondhi, one of the leaders of the People's Alliance for Democracy
People's Alliance for Democracy
The People's Alliance for Democracy also called the National Liberation Alliance - กลุ่มพันธมิตรกู้ชาติ, Thai Patriots Network or the Yellow Shirts - เสื้อเหลือง - was originally a coalition of protesters against Thaksin Shinawatra, the former Prime Minister of Thailand. Its leaders include...
(PAD), and Manager Daily have been leading the opposition against both Thaksin and his perceived supporters.
To date, Manager Daily is still the most severe critic of Thaksin Shinawatra and groups counted as his active supporters. It also criticizes any government that failed to tackle corruption and handle the case of border conflict
Recently, they began attacking the Thai-language Wikipedia because the article on Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
lists the government type as Constitutional monarchy
Constitutional monarchy
Constitutional monarchy is a form of government in which a monarch acts as head of state within the parameters of a constitution, whether it be a written, uncodified or blended constitution...
.
Manager Daily also has an online edition.
See also
- Media of ThailandMedia of ThailandThailand has a well-developed media sector, especially by Southeast Asian standards. Compared to other countries in the region, the Thai media have historically been relatively free, although the government has always exercised considerable control, especially over broadcast media...
- Censorship in ThailandCensorship in ThailandFreedom of speech in Thailand was guaranteed in the articles 39, 40, 41 in the 1997 Constitution.According to those articles, censorship may be imposed to preserve national security, maintain public order, preserve the rights of others, protect public morals, and prevent criticism of the royal...
- Sondhi LimthongkulSondhi LimthongkulSondhi Limthongkul is a Thai media mogul and leader of the right-wing People's Alliance for Democracy . He was elected for leader of the New Politics Party ....
- Politics of ThailandPolitics of ThailandThe politics of Thailand are currently conducted within the framework of a constitutional monarchy, whereby the Prime Minister is the head of government and a hereditary monarch is head of state. The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislative branches.Thai kingdoms and late...
- Thailand political crisis 2005-2006Thailand political crisis 2005-2006In 2005 and 2006, a series of events occurred in Thailand as a result of an unrest with Thaksin Shinawatra that was supported by Sondhi Limthongkul and his coalitions...