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More voluntary conscripts this year: Army
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 14/04/2024
» More Thai males will join the army voluntarily during the conscription season this year compared to last year, an assistant army spokesperson announced on Sunday.
Defence, a civilian affair
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/01/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang shows he has what it takes to blend in and work with the military despite having no military background.
Conscription blues
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 07/05/2023
» The issue of compulsory military service has gained national attention in the lead-up to the May 14 polls, with several parties pledging to end it in favour of voluntary enlistment if elected as the next government.
Peace pact still on track despite BRN's no-show
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/04/2023
» Thailand will continue its policy of negotiating for peace in southern Thailand despite expressing frustration that the Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu-Patani (BRN) did not show up at the last scheduled negotiations in Kuala Lumpur.
Peace talks still on track despite BRN no-show
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 04/04/2023
» Thailand will continue its policy of negotiating for peace in southern Thailand despite expressing frustration that the Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu-Patani (BRN) did not show up at the last scheduled talks in Kuala Lumpur.
Go softly, softly: 4th Army head
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/11/2022
» The newly appointed commander of the 4th Army Region, Lt Gen Santi Sakuntanark, says security authorities will avoid the use of force against suspected insurgents in the strife-torn southern border provinces except for self-defence as law enforcement is stepped up to deal with them.
RTA aims to cut number of conscripts by 10%
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 30/09/2022
» The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has announced plans to reduce the number of conscripts by 10% starting this year as it aims to promote voluntary enlistment.
Army recruitment opened to shorter men
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 30/08/2022
» The Ministry of Defence has lowered the height requirement for young volunteers in its online recruitment drive for military service in 2023, to give "shorties" the chance of also serving the country, deputy army spokeswoman Sirichan Ngathong said on Tuesday.
War refugees returning across border to Myanmar
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 19/12/2021
» Karen refugees in a temporary shelter at a school in Mae Sot district of Tak province are voluntarily returning across the border to Myanmar after fighting between the government and rebels died down, a military source said.
Defence unit loses 26 rifles, not 28
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 04/06/2021
» NARATHIWAT: A company of territorial defence volunteers in the southern province lost 26 AK-102 rifles, not 28 as previously reported, according to Lt Gen Kriangkrai Sirak, commander of the Fourth Army.