Bangkok:Ubolratana Rajakanyarat has confirmed her collaboration with the Prime Minister's team to enhance government communication, aiming to make it more accessible and comprehensive.
According to Thai News Agency, Ubolratana revealed that the Prime Minister's team approached her to help improve the clarity and completeness of government communication. This move comes amidst concerns over the increasing spread of fabricated news and half-truths. She highlighted the Prime Minister's firm denial of allegations regarding a 7 million baht bribe, emphasizing that no personal funds were received and inviting any investigation into the matter.
Ms. Ubolrat Thaonoi, serving as Assistant Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, explained her involvement in this role. She was contacted by the Prime Minister's team to assist in delivering accurate and straightforward information due to the current prevalence of misinformation and fake news. She referred to a recent incident where a government spokesperson had to address false claims about the Prime Minister accepting bribes. She stressed the importance of verifying information before dissemination, pointing out that her media experience could aid in enhancing government communication.
Ms. Ubolratana discussed her approach to communication, focusing on providing complete information to the public. When queried about her instructions from the Prime Minister, she mentioned the emphasis on effective communication to ensure public understanding, noting that she helps simplify complex news to make it more comprehensible.