Drafting of soldiers in the new normal

[webfact]

Drafting of soldiers in the new normal

By THE NATION

 

 

The Royal Thai Army launched its annual drafting campaign on Thursday (July 23) under the “new normal”, with measures in place to protect officials and draftees.

 

 

The operation will run until August 9.

 

 

This year, eligible candidates are not allowed to bring along their family and friends to hear their names being announced because there is not enough space to ensure social distancing and keep crowds sparse.

 

 

 

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30391812

 

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[Hayduke]

17 hours ago, webfact said:

Drafting of soldiers in the new normal

 

More timely, innovative, and bold thinking from Thailand's military elite.

 

Slave labor for Thailand’s many thousands of brave, patriotic, Generals must be absolutely fit and ready to serve. The rigors of national security demand nothing but the best slave labor available.

 

It certainly wouldn’t do to have some feeble, unhealthy, non-socially-distanced soldier shining the General’s 'new normal' shoes or washing Mrs General’s 'new normal' designer underwear.

 

 

 

[colinneil]

Come on boys, get in line, now first answer these questions.

Can you clean in the home?..... Yes, ok.

Can you polish boots?.... Yes, ok.

Can you valet cars?.... Yes, ok.

Now my lad you are perfect for the army.

[petermik]

Brings down the unemployment figures...

[chilly07]

If they educated and trained recruits in trades and skills necessary for a modern army they would have so many volunteers that they wouldn't need to draft

[herfiehandbag]

25 minutes ago, chilly07 said:

If they educated and trained recruits in trades and skills necessary for a modern army they would have so many volunteers that they wouldn't need to draft

That rather presupposes that they are a modern army!

[DrTuner]

In case anybody is wondering why Thailand needs a draft: the army is needed for "their own good". As in suppressing student dissidents, and such everyday business.

[Srikcir]

Part of the new normal would be to disclose the odds of being severely injured or killed during basic training hazing.

 

[Purdey]

Protecting the nation is important in any country but proper training is essential. The invasion of Thailand's north at Ban Rom Klao by the Laos army showed the ineptitude of the Thai military in a time of crisis. That ineptitude has not really changed. 

[IAMHERE]

Last thing Thailand needs is thousands and thousands of ex-soldiers familar with modern assualt weapons, military tactics and IED's.