Naewna

Naewna was established on 22 March 1980 during a period of political transition in Thailand. Founded by Warin Poonsiriwong and Phanit Poonsiriwong, the newspaper positioned itself as a daily broadsheet offering comprehensive coverage of domestic politics, economics, and social issues. Over the decades, it has maintained a staunchly conservative editorial line, frequently providing a platform for right-leaning columnists and political figures to voice their perspectives on national developments. In July 2016, Naewna formally resigned from the National Press Council of Thailand, citing internal disagreements regarding media ethics and regulatory approaches. == Naewna Online ==

In response to the rapid decline of traditional print media and the expansion of digital platforms, Naewna developed its digital division under the name Naewna Online. The platform distributes news, talk shows, and political commentary through major social media channels, including Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. == Awards and recognition ==

Naewna has been recognized for its investigative journalism, most notably winning the prestigious Isra Amantakul Award (the highest national honor for print journalism in Thailand, often compared to the Pulitzer Prize) on two occasions: • 1986: Awarded for its investigative exposé on illegal timber smuggling from Myanmar. According to the newspaper, its reporting on the issue contributed to public scrutiny and the resignation of then-Minister of Commerce Surat Osathanugrah. According to the newspaper, its reporting contributed to increased public awareness of the issue. == References ==