Thavisin’s strategy: Replace conscription for economic growth

[snoop1130]

Picture: Srettha Thavisin Facebook

 

Conscription should be replaced with voluntary enlistment to provide economic benefits, according to Srettha Thavisin, prime ministerial candidate for the Pheu Thai Party.

 

Thavisin expressed his disappointment with a particular politician’s staunch support for maintaining conscription in the name of national defence and patriotism. He asserted that compulsory military service is harmful to the economy, as it diverts skilled professionals from the workforce for an extended period.

 

According to Thavisin, both individuals and the country suffer losses: individuals are unable to contribute their skills and expertise, while the country experiences a shortage of personnel capable of promoting economic growth and making constructive contributions. Conscription, he contended, results in a domestic brain drain, and the military should devise strategies to increase voluntary enlistment to render the process non-compulsory.

 

However, Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, Prime Minister’s Office Minister, insisted that conscription must continue, although adjustments may be made to the proportion of voluntary recruits.

 

The navy has allocated designated areas in barracks where parties can campaign for votes. Candidates from various parties will be given equal space and time to conduct their campaigns at open venues on the grounds, such as markets, according to Royal Thai Navy spokesperson Admiral Pokkrong Monthatpalin.

 

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[chalawaan]

One volunteer is worth a thousand pressed men. 

If it's a democracy "better than democracy" as Uncle Tu claimed in yesterday's amazing speech, then why not let the young men of Thailand VOTE for or against the draft.????

 

Edited April 19, 2023 by chalawaan

[zzaa09]

3 hours ago, chalawaan said:

One volunteer is worth a thousand pressed men. 

If it's a democracy "better than democracy" as Uncle Tu claimed in yesterday's amazing speech, then why not let the young men of Thailand VOTE for or against the draft.????

 

I don't believe the elderly General would recognize a true democratic state if it came up and tweaked him in the nose.

[still kicking]

3 hours ago, chalawaan said:

One volunteer is worth a thousand pressed men. 

If it's a democracy "better than democracy" as Uncle Tu claimed in yesterday's amazing speech, then why not let the young men of Thailand VOTE for or against the draft.????

 

My friend's son got called up and has to join the famous army on the first of May needles to say he was the main breadwinner in the household 

[AhFarangJa]

The military will probably fight to keep the draft slavery. Who else is going to keep the officers chickens fed, pump the petrol in the Army owned gasoline stations, wash the cars, and assorted household duties for the top brass.

[AhFarangJa]

9 hours ago, still kicking said:

My friend's son got called up and has to join the famous army on the first of May needles to say he was the main breadwinner in the household 

Exactly as this politician is saying, crazy system that belongs in the trash along with the dinosaur generals.

My Son, just turned 18, has just finished his three years Ror Dor training. one afternoon a week, plus a six day camp every year. Now he has the papers he will not have to do the conscription when called up.

[hotchilli]

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

According to Thavisin, both individuals and the country suffer losses: individuals are unable to contribute their skills and expertise, while the country experiences a shortage of personnel capable of promoting economic growth and making constructive contributions. Conscription, he contended, results in a domestic brain drain, and the military should devise strategies to increase voluntary enlistment to render the process non-compulsory

I'm in agreement with that.

[hotandsticky]

16 hours ago, still kicking said:

My friend's son got called up and has to join the famous army on the first of May needles to say he was the main breadwinner in the household 

 

At least he will get a regular salary.

 

Unusual for a male to be the breadwinner if still living at home  -  no sisters?

[hotandsticky]

  21 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

According to Thavisin, both individuals and the country suffer losses: individuals are unable to contribute their skills and expertise, while the country experiences a shortage of personnel capable of promoting economic growth and making constructive contributions. Conscription, he contended, results in a domestic brain drain, and the military should devise strategies to increase voluntary enlistment to render the process non-compulsory

 

 

 

 

... AND, they don't exactly fight anybody.