Royal Thai Army Radio and Television Station

Royal Thai Army Radio and Television Station, also known as Channel 5 Thailand and commonly referred to as Channel 5 or TV5 HD, is a state-owned Thai free-to-air public television network headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand. Founded in 1958, the station operates with approximately 100 employees and functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. Owned and entirely funded by the Royal Thai Army, the station maintains direct control over its governance, operations, and editorial direction. Its main product is broadcast television and radio, with programming serving a dual purpose: providing general content including news, entertainment, educational programming, and drama series, while also featuring content explicitly devoted to the Royal Thai Armed Forces and military affairs, often disseminating content aligned with the military's perspectives on national stability and order.