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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Military service draws men in Thailand amid economic malaise - The Straits Times

Military service draws men in Thailand amid economic malaise  The Straits Times