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Voluntary enlistment in Thai army sees an increase over previous year
Voluntary enlistment in Thai army sees an increase over previous year
SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2024
The army has expressed satisfaction at more than 38,000 Thais volunteering to enlist, an improvement over the previous year.With better welfare drawing 45,000 volunteers, Thai military will draft 40,000
With better welfare drawing 45,000 volunteers, Thai military will draft 40,000
TUESDAY, APRIL 02, 2024
The Defence Ministry boasted on Tuesday that its focus on welfare for new military recruits is encouraging more young men to voluntarily join or remain in the military this year.Facing resistance setbacks, Myanmar's military activates conscription
Facing resistance setbacks, Myanmar's military activates conscription
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Myanmar’s military government on Saturday activated for the first time a decade-old conscription law that makes young men and women subject to at least two years of military service if called up, effective immediately.Conscription necessary if voluntary enlistment falls short: top official
Conscription necessary if voluntary enlistment falls short: top official
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2024
The top official at the Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that the armed forces would still have to recruit new soldiers, either through conscription or voluntary applications.South Korea plans to revive police conscription to fight crime
South Korea plans to revive police conscription to fight crime
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023
South Korea announced Wednesday that it seeks to revive the recently abolished conscripted police system to add up to 8,000 police within nine months to "significantly strengthen crime prevention capabilities," amid the recent surge of crimes.Saffron activist asks Army for leniency after being threatened with arrest
Saffron activist asks Army for leniency after being threatened with arrest
SUNDAY, APRIL 09, 2023
Former student activist Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal asked for leniency on Sunday after the Army threatened to have him arrested for allegedly trying to avoid military conscription by living as a monk.Korat monk does victory dance after escaping mandatory conscription
Korat monk does victory dance after escaping mandatory conscription
MONDAY, APRIL 03, 2023
The reaction of a young Buddhist monk in Nakhon Ratchasima said it all – like most Thais he too dreads being conscripted.Move Forward pledges better welfare for military, end to conscription if it comes to power
Move Forward pledges better welfare for military, end to conscription if it comes to power
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2023
The Move Forward Party on Wednesday promised to improve military welfare and abolish conscription as well as end the abuse of low-ranking soldiers if it led the next ruling coalition.South Korea’s military dodgers seek new ways by using local military brokers
South Korea’s military dodgers seek new ways by using local military brokers
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2023
South Korean men seek new options to avoid their two-year mandatory military service, and the number of draft dodgers continues to grow.Thai military mulls scrapping conscription after sharp rise in voluntary recruits
Thai military mulls scrapping conscription after sharp rise in voluntary recruits
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2022
The Royal Thai Army hopes that the higher number of soldiers joining up voluntarily this year means it can end conscription in 2023.