The Russia-Ukraine war coverage saga at Channel 5 has caused significant turbulence at the army-run media outlet. Gen Rangsee Kitiyanasap, managing director of the television channel, is to be replaced by Lt Gen Wisanti Sasrida, director of the Army Training Command, in a lightning order. The move will take effect on April 7 on the order of Army Commander in Chief Gen Narongphan Jitkaewthae, in his capacity as the station’s board chairman. The abrupt removal followed a controversial deal Gen Rangsee had arranged with the Russian embassy in Bangkok to present what he termed as “more balanced” c…

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