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Journalists union urges end to culture of chronic overworking

Reporters leave Government House with their gear in September 2021 after being told to work from home after one of them tested positive for Covid-19. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)

The Thai Journalists Association (TJA) has urged media organisations to protect journalists' labour rights, calling for more transparent discussions about their long working hours.

This comes after a report about the schedule arranger of TV channel TNN, who died at his desk from a heart attack allegedly caused by overwork.

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