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Marching bands in Thailand & Prince Paribatra Sukhumbhand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/06/2016
» Inspired by military service in Germany, Prince Paribatra (1881-1944) wrote over 70 marching band pieces during his life. Many western brass instructors served at the court of Siam.
Volunteers exceed conscripts in this year's draft
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/04/2016
» The focus is always on the tense lotteries held to fill the manpower needs of the military services, but this year volunteers have greatly reduced the number of conscripts needed.
Army 'maid' work a popular job, army chief says.
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/08/2015
» Outgoing army chief Udomdej Sitabutr says there is nothing wrong with using young soldiers to do domestic chores in officers homes. It's a voluntary job and a popular one too.
“Ror Dor” (รด.) may not be ticket out of conscription
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/02/2013
» Many Thai students and their parents got a bit of a shock this week when the army chief said students in the territorial defence programme (Ror Dor) might not be exempted from army conscription. Here’s the latest clarification.
Transsexuals win one
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/09/2011
» The Administrative Court has ordered the Defence Ministry to stop describing transsexuals as people with a "permanent mental disorder".