<p>Although citizen journalists are actively contributing to media information flows in Thailand, their role here remains a matter of debate between traditional media professional and advocates of citizen media</p>

<p>The Cabinet approved the draft <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vjDJp8JqF6JtZObAae3ZojE8ul5i4jd_/view">Act on Media Ethics and Professional Standards</a> on 11 January, passing it on to join the queue for parliamentary debate and approval. In principle, it claims to support self-regulation by media professionals . But many still have concerns over it becoming another tool for censorship.</p>

<p>2 online reporters were arrested on the night of 13 September while covering the protest at Din Daeng intersection and charged with violating the curfew and the emergency decree.</p>