Thai Men Volunteer for Military Service Amid Economic Woes
Voluntary military enlistment in Thailand has steadily increased over the past five years, driven by the prospect of steady pay amidst a sluggish economy.
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Thai men sign up for military, driven by prospect of steady pay amid sluggish economy
Across much of the world, young people are turning away from military service. In Thailand, they are queuing up. Voluntary enlistment in the Southeast Asian nation has climbed steadily over the past five years – so much so that in some districts, annual conscription quotas, which happen in April, are being filled from ranks of willing men alone. It is somewhat paradoxical, considering the recent, lethal border clashes with Cambodia have made clear that military service is no longer a distant...
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