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Govt media bill accused of 'hidden agenda'

Both government and opposition MPs have slammed a bill aimed at promoting media ethics and professional standards, saying the bill is outdated and the government should withdraw it.

During a joint sitting of MPs and senators on Tuesday, Pheu Thai Party MP for Bangkok, Jirayu Huangsap, said that the bill was drawn up by the now-defunct National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) about six to seven years ago.

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