An extra-regulatory agency was also set up within the NCPO known as the media monitor working group to monitor all media with political agendas and all broadcast political messages. With the passing of the new edict, the intense controls will now span all broadcast stations as has been the case with former cable/satellite stations. The military regime's new order will empower the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission to pull the plug on TV and radio stations without being accountable. The media and public communication will definitely outlast the NCPO and any of their orders. Failure to do so could result in suspension of the programme or administrative fines as ruled by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), the broadcasting authority within the NBTC.

Source: Bangkok Post July 15, 2016 21:11 UTC