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| Naewna | |
|---|---|
| Name | Naewna |
| Type | Daily newspaper |
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Language | Thai |
| Headquarters | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Political | Conservative (self-described) |
| Circulation | (see section) |
Naewna Naewna is a Thai-language daily newspaper based in Bangkok, founded in 2006 as an affiliate of a major Thai media group. It positions itself within Thailand's complex media environment alongside outlets such as Bangkok Post, The Nation (Thailand), Thai Rath, Matichon and Khao Sod. The paper has been associated with notable figures and institutions in Thai politics and business and has influenced public debates involving actors like Thaksin Shinawatra, Suthep Thaugsuban, Prayut Chan-o-cha and Abhisit Vejjajiva.
Naewna was launched in 2006 amid a proliferation of Thai print media after economic liberalization in the 1990s, contemporaneous with expansions by Bangkok Post, The Nation (Thailand), Post Today, Kom Chad Luek and Thai Rath. Its early years coincided with major events including the 2006 Thai coup d'état, the 2008 political crisis, the 2010 protests, and the 2014 coup, involving actors such as Adultery case of Thaksin, People's Alliance for Democracy, Red Shirt movement, United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship and National Council for Peace and Order. Over time Naewna developed relationships with media conglomerates, advertising networks, and regulatory bodies such as the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (Thailand) and interacted with legal frameworks like the Computer Crimes Act and lèse-majesté provisions.
Ownership structures in Thai media often link to business groups and political networks; Naewna has been associated with entrepreneurs and executives who have ties to conglomerates similar to those behind Siam Cement Group, CP Group, Central Group, Gulf Energy Development, Minor International and media houses such as GMM Grammy and BEC World. Senior editors and managers have included figures with backgrounds in institutions like Chulalongkorn University, Thammasat University, Kasetsart University, Srinakharinwirot University and government agencies including the Ministry of Interior (Thailand), Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (Thailand) and the Office of the Prime Minister (Thailand). Board members and investors have overlapped with directors from listed companies on the Stock Exchange of Thailand and regulatory interactions with the Bank of Thailand and Securities and Exchange Commission (Thailand).
Naewna has typically been described as conservative and pro-establishment in editorial tone, aligning coverage with perspectives found in outlets such as Bangkok Post and conservative commentators linked to Royal Thai Army perspectives and bureaucratic elites. Its op-eds and political reporting have engaged with politicians like Thaksin Shinawatra, Yingluck Shinawatra, Prayut Chan-o-cha, Srettha Thavisin and civil society actors including Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, and Thai NGOs such as Thai Lawyers for Human Rights. Coverage spans national politics, economic policy debates involving the Ministry of Finance (Thailand), infrastructure projects tied to Eastern Economic Corridor, and social issues intersecting with institutions like Royal Thai Police and Supreme Court of Thailand decisions.
Naewna's readership includes Bangkok urban professionals, civil servants, and business leaders similar to audiences of Bangkok Post, The Nation (Thailand) and Matichon. Its print circulation has fluctuated in line with industry trends documented by organizations such as the Audit Bureau of Circulations (Thailand) and market data from research firms like Nielsen (company). Digital readership intersects with users of platforms such as Facebook, LINE (software), Twitter, and streaming partnerships akin to collaborations between news outlets and YouTube channels. Advertisers have included banks like Bangkok Bank, retailers such as Central Group and consumer brands from multinational firms operating in Thailand.
Naewna has been implicated in disputes typical of Thai media, including defamation claims and interactions with lèse-majesté case law enforced under provisions applied in cases involving public figures like Thaksin Shinawatra and activists prosecuted after the 2014 coup. Legal matters have involved regulatory scrutiny from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (Thailand) and litigation comparable to suits against outlets such as The Nation (Thailand) and Thai Rath. Coverage decisions have sparked protests from political movements including the People's Alliance for Democracy and United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship, and have prompted debates in forums like Constitutional Court of Thailand hearings and parliamentary inquiries.
Naewna has contributed to shaping discourse on Thai public policy, aligning at times with conservative elites and influencing debates on constitutional amendments, electoral reforms, and security policies involving institutions like the National Legislative Assembly (Thailand), Election Commission of Thailand and Royal Thai Armed Forces. Its reporting has been cited by think tanks and research centers including Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Thailand Development Research Institute, and academic departments at Chulalongkorn University and Thammasat University. The paper's editorial stance has affected political campaigns and public opinion comparable to the influence exerted by Bangkok Post and The Nation (Thailand) during election cycles.
Naewna publishes in broadsheet print complemented by a website and mobile content distributed via platforms such as Facebook, LINE (software), YouTube, and news aggregators similar to Google News. Its multimedia offerings include video segments, podcasts, and social media briefings paralleling digital strategies used by Thai PBS, Channel 3 (Thailand), and Channel 7 (Thailand). The outlet has adapted to digital advertising ecosystems involving agencies and platforms like AdAsia Holdings and analytics services comparable to Comscore.
Category:Newspapers published in Thailand