''Manager Daily 360 Degree '' ( th, ผู้จัดการรายวัน 360 องศา; )
is a Thai-language daily newspaper published in Bangkok and distributed nationwide. The paper is a
broadsheet, and emphasizes political and business news. Founded by
media-mogul Sondhi Limthongkul
Sondhi Limthongkul ( th, สนธิ ลิ้มทองกุล; RTGS: Sonthi Limthongkun; , born 7 November 1947) is a Thai media mogul, reactionary activist, demagogue, and leader of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD). He was elec ...
, it was an outgrowth of
Manager Monthly magazine and
Manager Weekly newspaper. The newspaper is popular Thai news source on demonstration against the former prime minister
Thaksin Shinawatra
Thaksin Shinawatra ( th, ทักษิณ ชินวัตร; ; ; Chinese: 丘達新; cnr, Taksin Šinavatra; born 26 July 1949), is a Thai businessman, politician and visiting professor. He served in the Thai Police from 1973 to 1987, ...
; its owner is one of the leaders of the
People's Alliance for Democracy
The People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD; th, พันธมิตรประชาชนเพื่อประชาธิปไตย, Phanthamit Prachachon Pheu Prachathipatai; commonly known as "Yellow Shirts") is a Thai reactionary, m ...
, or PAD. The newspaper declares its views and objectives are to support
Constitutional Monarchy
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, to resist
authoritarianism
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in
politics
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and in the
economy
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, and to promote restrictions on the power of government and of politicians. In fact, the newspaper itself is promoting
anti-democracy,
far-right,
anti-American
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Political scientist Brendon O'Connor at the United States Studies Centr ...
, pro-Beijing, and pro-Kremlin views.
History
Manager Daily 360 Degree was founded as Manager Daily by
Sondhi Limthongkul
Sondhi Limthongkul ( th, สนธิ ลิ้มทองกุล; RTGS: Sonthi Limthongkun; , born 7 November 1947) is a Thai media mogul, reactionary activist, demagogue, and leader of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD). He was elec ...
on 7 November 1990 a magazine popular for its news of demonstrations against the former prime minister
Thaksin Shinawatra
Thaksin Shinawatra ( th, ทักษิณ ชินวัตร; ; ; Chinese: 丘達新; cnr, Taksin Šinavatra; born 26 July 1949), is a Thai businessman, politician and visiting professor. He served in the Thai Police from 1973 to 1987, ...
. Its owner was one of the leaders of the
People's Alliance for Democracy
The People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD; th, พันธมิตรประชาชนเพื่อประชาธิปไตย, Phanthamit Prachachon Pheu Prachathipatai; commonly known as "Yellow Shirts") is a Thai reactionary, m ...
, or PAD.
In 2000, Sondhi Limthongkul went
bankrupt
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after being sued by a bank. But from 2005 on, Sondhi's relationship with Thaksin foundered. Since 2006, Sondhi, one of the leaders of the
People's Alliance for Democracy
The People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD; th, พันธมิตรประชาชนเพื่อประชาธิปไตย, Phanthamit Prachachon Pheu Prachathipatai; commonly known as "Yellow Shirts") is a Thai reactionary, m ...
(PAD), and ''Manager Daily'' led the opposition to Thaksin and his supporters.
Political stance
Manager Daily has a biased political reporting in favor of
Thai conservatism,
anti-democracy,
ultraroyalism,
far-right, and
alt-right. The newspaper often publishes news with oversensational headlines attacking government opposition and critics. The newspaper also supporting
Russia
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while attacking
NATO
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and the
United States
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for their support to
Ukraine
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during
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
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.
See also
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Media of Thailand
Thailand has a well-developed mass media sector, especially by Southeast Asian standards. The Thai government and the military have long exercised considerable control, especially over radio and TV stations. During the governments of Thaksin Shin ...
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Censorship in Thailand
Censorship in Thailand involves the strict control of political news under successive governments, including by harassment and manipulation.
Freedom of speech was guaranteed in 1997[Sondhi Limthongkul
Sondhi Limthongkul ( th, สนธิ ลิ้มทองกุล; RTGS: Sonthi Limthongkun; , born 7 November 1947) is a Thai media mogul, reactionary activist, demagogue, and leader of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD). He was elec ...]
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Politics of Thailand
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Thailand political crisis 2005-2006
References
External links
Official website
Newspapers published in Thailand
Thai-language newspapers
Publications established in 2008
2008 establishments in Thailand
Mass media in Bangkok
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