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Military proposal on paying to avoid conscription sparks debate
SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2025
Suggestions raises questions over being tilted in favour of the wealthy
Escalating Myanmar refugee crisis brings untold dangers
FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024
Thailand must act quickly to avert a major crisis amid a growing exodus of people fleeing conscription and conflict in neighbouring Myanmar.
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.
Thailand ups drive for voluntary recruits amid conscription battle
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2024
Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang has ordered recruiting officers nationwide to work harder after voluntary recruits numbered only 14,000 – leaving conscription to make up the 89,000 personnel required by the Thai military this year.
Defence Ministry orders probe into demeaning video
MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2024
The Ministry of Defence has ordered an immediate investigation into a viral video alleging that a soldier conscripted into the army was tasked with washing the underwear of his commander’s wife.
Long queues outside Thai Yangon embassy as youth try to escape conscription
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The Thai embassy in Yangon has been flooded with visa applications as Myanmar youths are seeking to leave the country following a junta announcement on compulsory military conscription that now also includes women.
Myanmar youths flee to Thailand to escape military draft of 5,000 monthly
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Dozens of young Myanmar nationals have been arrested in Thailand’s border province of Tak, apparently fleeing compulsory military conscription that now also includes women.
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.
Thai Army seeks police quota to broaden job prospects for enlisted personnel
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2023
The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has called upon the Royal Thai Police (RTP) to allocate 1,000 seats for enlisted soldiers who have completed their two-year conscription term.
Defence minister encourages military conscription
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2023
Defence minister Sutin Klungsang on Tuesday invited eligible candidates to enlist for conscription year 2024 before applications, which are currently being offered online, are full.
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