Two Morning News Anchors Exit Workpoint Amid Budget Cuts
Two morning news anchors at Workpoint News are departing amid significant budget cuts affecting 60 percent of the news department's staff, with executive editor Banjong Cheevamonkolkarn leaving at the end of August 2026 to pursue freelance
Two prominent morning news anchors have announced their departures from the morning news programme, expressing sadness about the changes while acknowledging that such transitions are inevitable. They thanked loyal viewers who have supported the show over many years.
Banjong Cheevamonkolkarn, executive editor at Workpoint News, announced he will leave the Morning News Workpoint programme at the end of August 2026 and transition to full-time freelance work with no further contract with the channel. Senior anchor Pae Supaponchai will also depart from the programme.
Banjong revealed that a major budget reduction at Workpoint News last month affected approximately 60 percent of the news department's staff. He entered an early retirement programme last August to help preserve the news team, but continued working on both the morning news show and the evening news programme Chong Khao Khao Jao, which was later reformatted with other hosts.
He expressed mixed emotions about the transition: "Change is something we must accept, especially in television where change is constant. But even understanding that, I must admit my heart is not willing to let go."
Banjong noted he has worked with Workpoint News since the news department was established on January 1, 2016—more than 10 years—and has accumulated countless memories and experiences. He thanked management, staff, and especially viewers for their loyalty over the years.
He confirmed that while he and Pae will no longer appear on the morning news show, he will continue hosting the evening programme Chong Khao Khao Jao from Monday to Friday, inviting viewers to follow him there instead.
