A bill penalizing “political prostitutes,” or politicians who frequently switch political parties, has been filed in the House of Representatives where ironically, changing one’s political affiliation has become the norm after every election.

The Royal Thai Armed Forces will begin conscription of privates early next month, Assistant Army Chief General Weerachai Inthusophon said, adding that he could not guarantee that privates would not die as a result of punishment in the future.