Abstract:
This study aimed to examine instances of violated victims rights, and the obstacles of ethical standards, and television media coverage guidelines, with a focus on safeguarding of the victims rights. This research used statistical data collection, presentations and interviews with 15 key informants consisting of 4 informants of journalists and photographers, 4 informants of the Chairman of the Radio and Television Reporter Ethical Committee and academicians of journalism, 2 government officials related to human security and childrens rights, 2 police officers, a associate judge of the Nakhon Nayok Juvenile and Family Court, and a member of the victim's family. This study focused on analyzing the news coverage of the murder case of a girl in Kok-Kork Village, as reported by Thairath and Amarin TV from May 11, 2020 to December 31, 2021.
This study revealed instances including infringed crime victims' rights upon the use of
suggestive content and the personal matter reveal, emotionally charged content creation, the pursuit of interviews containing serious allegations affecting individuals reputations, the exposure of harmful news sources, the interviewing of children without appropriate consent, the unauthorized recording of individuals, privacy violations, the emotional distress infliction, the disclosure of family members identities, the presentation of superstitions, the promotion of division and hatred negatively impacting relationships, children's environmental data use, and the family problems, and stress placed on children. The obstacles of ethical compliance included business competition, knowledge, law enforcement, ethics enforcing media ethics, interference from online media platforms, and the viewers needs. The guidance comprises the importance of accuracy, upholding individuals rights, respecting familial rights, safeguarding reputations, fulfilling social responsibilities, promoting the public good, and ensuring children and youth protection.