Despite of its headquarters being inundated by the floods, Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS) has recently set up the Thai PBS-Chula News Center to retain its broadcasting of reliable news programs during the flood crisis as part of its mission to bolster the media network.
           Mr. Thepchai Yong, Managing Director of Thai PBS, said that “With support from our partner, Thai PBS has recently set up the Thai PBS-Chula News Center at the Center of Excellent Digital Media of Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Communication Arts. Our objectives are to operate newscasting programs with more convenience amidst the flooding situation while the quality of all programs is still assured. Besides, by opening the news center at the accessible location, it will be more convenient to guest speakers. The broadcasting programs will start on Monday November 7 with main TV programs on air. Meanwhile, its inundated headquarters on Vibhavadi Rangsit road, Lak Si, still operates normally. ”
           “With flooding in many areas of Bangkok including Vibhavadi Rangist road which is the location of Thai PBS head office, we would like to thank Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Communication Arts for its accommodation of facilities that help smooth our operations,” Mr. Thepchai said.
           Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yubol Benjarongkij, Dean of Faculty of Communication Arts, said that with continuous collaboration between Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Communication Arts and Thai PBS, our accommodation will help facilitate Thai PBS’ operations in providing fast and precise news broadcasting to the Thai public.
           “At the time being, we must put the first priority on the Thai people and overlook institutional differences through empowering manpower strength and sharing resources. We are confident that our coordination in setting up the news center will not involve any business interests. It also will be a good opportunity for our communication arts student to have a first-hand experience by working with professional journalists from Thai PBS,” said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yubol Benjarongkij.
           The Thai PBS-Chula News Center is located on the first floor of the Center of Excellent Digital Media at the Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University, Phayathai road, Pathumwan, Bangkok.
 
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