Channel 5 (Thailand)

Channel 5 (Full Name : Royal Thai Army Radio and Television Station; also known as Thai TV5 or simply TV5) is a Thai free-to-air public television network owned by the Royal Thai Army, launched on 25 January 1958.

Channel 5
CountryThailand
HeadquartersPhaya Thai, Bangkok, Thailand
Programming
Language(s)Thai
English
Picture format1080i HDTV
Ownership
OwnerRoyal Thai Army
Sister channelsChannel 7 (1967-2018)
History
Launched25 January 1958 (1958-01-25)
Former names HSATV Channel 7
(1958-1974)
Links
Websitetv5.co.th
Availability
Terrestrial
DigitalChannel 5 (HD) (TV5 MUX2)

History

Launched on 25 January 1958, as HSATV Channel 7 this television station transitioned from broadcasting in black-and-white to a colour television as Channel 5 in 1974. Channel 5 is the second oldest television station in Thailand, owned and operated by the Royal Thai Army, and as such features, among others, programming devoted to the Royal Thai Armed Forces.

Channel 5 completely ceased its analog broadcast on 21 June 2018 at 9:30am as part of its digital switchover.

Presenters

  • Chonrasamee Ngathaweesuk
  • Panupong Kanathikon
  • Thananya Pipitwanichkan
  • Salinna Phuiam
  • Yongyuth Mailarp
  • Chib Jitniyom
  • Chotiros Somboon
  • Napaporn Changkhon
  • Assadaporn Khieworn
  • Amphika Chuanpreecha
  • Apinya Khaosabai
  • Pajaree Suansinlaphong
  • Choengchai Hwangoun
  • Natsarut Askpornthongsut
  • Priya Netwichian

See also

References

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