TTLV: Thai language TV program for Thai people in the Northwest

MASTER'S THESIS INFORMATION

1. Student's full name:Nguyen Thi Ngan                

2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: October 1, 1989

4. Place of birth: Lai Chau

5. Decision on recognition of students No. 3215/2014/QD-XHNV-SDH dated December 31, 2014, of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in training process: 1st extension

7. Thesis topic name:“Thai language TV program for Thai people in the Northwest”.

8. Major: Journalism; Code: 60.32.01.01

9. Scientific instructor:Associate Professor, Dr. Dang Thi Thu Huong– Head of Faculty of Journalism and Communication – University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

10. Summary of thesis results:

Closely following the content of the research topic, from the theoretical basis of journalism, the thesis has analyzed, synthesized and built a theoretical basis related to the research issue, which is the relationship and role of television programs for ethnic minorities in general and Thai ethnic minorities in particular.

Based on the theory in chapter 1, the thesis has conducted research, analysis and evaluation of the current status of Thai language television programs through a survey of Thai language television programs of Dien Bien Radio and Television Station, Son La Radio and Television Station, VTV5 channel. From there, the author evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of Thai language television programs of each station. It can be affirmed that currently, Thai language television programs play a very important role for the people. However, in practice, Thai language television programs of Dien Bien Radio and Television Station, Son La Radio and Television Station, VTV5 channel still have many limitations, causing the quality of the program to not fully satisfy the increasing needs of the television audience. These limitations will be a major cause of reducing the attractiveness of the program to the audience.

From the research results on the advantages and limitations of Thai language television programs, the author proposed general solutions and specific solutions for each station to improve the quality of Thai language television programs for Thai people today.

11. Practical application:

The research results can be applied in Dien Bien Radio and Television Station, Son La Radio and Television Station, VTV5 channel to improve and enhance the quality of Thai language television programs in the coming time.

12. Further research directions:

From the results of this study, further research directions can be implemented to improve the quality of other Thai language television programs nationwide.

13. Published works related to the thesis: None

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Nguyen Thi Ngan 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: January 10, 1989 4. Place of birth: Lai Chau

5. Admission decision number: 3215/2014/QD-XHNV-SDH Dated December 31, 2014 of Rector of VNU University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi,

6. Changes in academic process: 1st extension

7. Official thesis title: “Thai language TV broadcast program for Thai compatriots in the North West”

8. Major: Journalism school Code: 60.32.01.01

9. Supervisors: Assoc. Prof. Dang Thi Thu Huong - Dean of faculty of Journalism and Communication – VNU University of Social Sciences and Humanities

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

Following the content of the research topic, from the basis of journalism theory, the thesis has analyzed, synthesized and constructed the theoretical basis related to the research problem. That is the relationship and the role of TV programs for ethnic minorities in general and Thai ethnic in particular.

On the basis of the argument in chapter 1, the thesis has conducted researches, analyzed and evaluated the current situation of Thai television programs through the survey of Thai TV programs of Dien Bien Radio and Television Station, Son La Radio and Television Station, VTV5 channel.

From then, the author evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of Thai TV programs on each station. It can be said that the current Thai television programs play a very important role for the people. However, in practice, the Thai language broadcasting programs of Dien Bien Radio and Television Station, Son La Radio and Television Station, VTV5 channel are still limited, so the quality of the programs has not satisfied the increasingly high demand of the public. These restrictions will greatly reduce the appeal of the programs to the audience.

From the results of the study about programs advantages and limitations of Thai language television, the author has proposed common and particular solutions for each station to improve the quality of Thai language television programs for Thai compatriots today.

11. Practical applicability, if any:

Master thesis can be applied in Dien Bien television, Son La television and VTV5 television.

12. Further research directions, if any:

From the research findings, can deploy the next research directions for each local television station to improve the quality of Thai language TV broadcast program, thereby, enhancing competing capability in the current context.

13. Thesis-related publications: No