Community radio
On Thursday, 21 September 2006, the CDR ordered more than 300 [[Media in Thailand#Radio|community radio stations]] in [[Chiang Mai Province|Chiang Mai]], [[Chiang Rai Province|Chiang Rai]], and [[Mae Hong Son Province|Mae Hong Son]] to suspend broadcasts. Community radio stations in Lamphun, Lampang, and Phayao were also ordered to turn their transmitters off. In addition, the pro-Thaksin Muan Chon Community Radio in Udon Thani stopped broadcasting on Wednesday. Police were stationed at the radio building as well as the office of Siang Tham Community Radio Station, owned by revered monk [[Luang Ta Maha Bua]]. Maha Bua had been a key supporter of the [[People's Alliance for Democracy]].