Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha this afternoon denied orchestrating the removal of the head of a military-run TV station which drew ire for promoting Russian government propaganda.
Prayuth said he had no role in the departure of Gen. Rangsi Kitiyansap, director of army-owned Channel 5. Rangsi earlier today told reporters that he stepped down for “personal reasons” after his push for the station to air government propaganda from Russia, Iran, and China drew a backlash.
“I won’t talk about my personal reasons because it is not necessary,” Rangsi was quoted in media reports, saying he had asked to be removed from his post.
His removal came on the order of army commander Gen. Narongphan Chitkaewthae, who appointed Lt. Gen. Wisanti Srasida as acting managing director.
Despite Rangsi’s denials, Wassana Nanuam, a reporter with close ties to the military,…
