Radio Thailand Satun is a radio station operated by the Thai government that broadcasts in the Satun province and other regions of Thailand, with a reach extending into Malaysia.
Media assets
Radio: Radio Thailand Satun
State Media Matrix Typology: State-Controlled (SC)
Ownership and governance
Radio Satun is a government agency that reports to the Public Relations Department (PRD) of the Prime Minister, according to local journalists interviewed for this report in March 2023 and January 2024.
Source of funding and budget
Radio Satun is a government-funded media outlet, according to local journalists and industry experts interviewed for this report in March 2023 and January 2024.
Editorial independence
As a government-affiliated entity, Radio Satun adheres to all directives issued by the government. To date, no domestic statute and no independent assessment mechanism to validate the editorial independence of Radio Satun have been identified.
September 2024