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“The 2026 Summer (Dis)information Operations”: Online Attacks and Efforts to Discredit the Thai Press
Panel discussion, Wednesday, 27 May, 7pm
Journalists and media organizations are facing mounting pressure as disinformation and information operations, plus coordinated digital attacks, increasingly shape Thailand’s political communication landscape. Online harassment, hate campaigns and attempts to discredit the press have emerged as growing threats to media credibility and the public’s access to reliable information.
Join us for the launch of the report, “The 2026 Summer Information Operations,” followed by a panel discussion examining the dynamics of information warfare, its implications for press freedom, and the broader challenges confronting democratic societies in the digital age.
The discussion will be conducted in Thai, with English interpretation available throughout the event.
Program:
6:45pm registration.
6:45pm – 7pm Opening remarks by Fuadi Pitsuwan, Thammasat University.
7pm – 7:15pm Launch of the report “The 2026 Summer Information Operations,” authored by iLaw.
7:15pm – 8:30pm Panel discussion with:
Thapanee Iadsrichai, journalist, The Reporters.
Angkhana Neelapaijit, human rights defender.
Yingcheep Atchanont, director, iLaw.
Saijai Liangpunsakul, CEO, Stop Online Harm.
Panu Wongcha-um, moderator.
8:30 – 9pm Q&A session.
Free and open to all.Bar and restaurant open.
Tiananmen Tonight: Journalism and Courage
Film, Thursday, 4 June, 7pm
In 1989, the Tiananmen uprising in Beijing dominated global news for more than six weeks. During that time, Dan Rather and his CBS colleagues reported on the demonstrations and eventual crackdown that they led to. Tiananmen Tonight: Journalism and Courage focuses on the CBS News team’s reporting on a significant moment in recent world history, looking at how it was told in the US. This is a drama that younger generations are not particularly familiar with.
Cameraman Derek Williams, a well-known stalwart at the FCCT in Bangkok, was part of that team and appears in the film, which is regarded as a pinnacle of US broadcast journalism. Today, even though technology has enabled faster access, foreign news networks are not able or willing to provide the same kind of in-depth coverage that occurred in 1989.
For more information about the film, please see the Tiananmen Tonight website: https://www.tiananmentonight.com/
Members who wish to book in advance should email info@fccthai.com or call the FCCT office on 02-652-0580.
Non-members can use this link.
Members free, non-members 150 baht; students and local media with ID 150 baht.Bar and restaurant open.
Co-working at the FCCT
Tuesday, 26 May, 10am
Need a change of scenery from your home office? Join us for a coworking day at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand (FCCT) -- a perfect space for working professionals, digital nomads and anyone looking to break free from the home-office routine.Enjoy a spacious, comfortable workspace with dedicated tables, a full restaurant, café and bar and exclusive lunch specials just for this event.Whether you're tackling deadlines or networking with like-minded professionals, this is an opportunity to be productive in a collaborative, social environment. Come work, connect, and enjoy great food because working remotely doesn’t have to mean working alone.
Free and open to all.Bar and restaurant open.
Board games night
Tuesday, 26 May, 7pm
Join us for a chilled night of board games with The Boring Club. Try your luck with classics like chess and backgammon or modern games including Catan and Pandemic.The bar and restaurant will be open. Try our pizzas from the new pizza oven. The Boring Club meets at the FCCT clubhouse for games every Tuesday at 7pm.
Free and open to all.Bar and restaurant open.
FCCT pub trivia
Friday, 29 May, 7pm
Gather your friends and colleagues for a night of pub trivia at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand.
Come for a bite and a beverage and test your knowledge. 1,000 baht bar tab up for grabs for the winning team, to be redeemed on the night.
Advanced table bookings encouraged here.
Free and open to all.Bar and restaurant open.
"As a foreign correspondent, you're
an observer"
Jonathan Head
Dateline Bangkok podcast
Watch the full video at this link.