Thai Military Service for my Dual National son.(Not living in Thailand)

[joedee]

3 hours ago, pete43 said:

There are only four ways to avoid conscription. Medically unfit, Education at university or college, attending a draw and not getting picked, or an illegal bribe to an official. 

 

Sounds like you only have two options:-go through the draw process and hope for the best (up to 50% chance of being picked), or the bribe.

 

A friend of mine's father stumped up for the bribe and he left Thailand to live in the UK, joining the RAF.

My son is only 17 years old. He has to wait until 20 years old for conscription. 

But the point is that The British Army want a letter not just saying to defer conscription but a letter stating that he will not be called up in the event of a war...   

Maybe some level of my misunderstanding in there somewhere. But I will keep pursuing this until conclusion or brick wall.

[sandyf]

20 hours ago, joedee said:

This makes sense,, but other than an "auto reply" stating we will be in touch in 3 to 5 working days, I have not received any response from Thai Embassy London.

I sent a follow up mail 10 days later. Just another  "auto reply" so far

When I said a letter I meant by registered snail mail, there would be a much higher chance of a response. I would also suggest you include a copy of letter from the British Army.

I would think that the most likely outcome is a deferral, like a student, with the possibility of an exemption once some time has been served in the British Army.

[crazykopite]

The easiest option would be to rescind his Thai citizenship especially as he has no plans to even live there  ! As an ex vet of HM Forces in my humble opinion there are better alternatives such as joining the police force or fire service unfortunately HM Forces have been depleted and once you have left service there is very little help and I can confirm this by personnel experience you state your son is only 16 years of age so he has years in front of him to choose a career in my opinion technology is the way to go !

[joedee]

2 hours ago, crazykopite said:

The easiest option would be to rescind his Thai citizenship especially as he has no plans to even live there  ! As an ex vet of HM Forces in my humble opinion there are better alternatives such as joining the police force or fire service unfortunately HM Forces have been depleted and once you have left service there is very little help and I can confirm this by personnel experience you state your son is only 16 years of age so he has years in front of him to choose a career in my opinion technology is the way to go !

To rescind Thai nationality is a 15 to 18 month process. It is the last option for him if it becomes really necessary.

He wants to enroll in the Army as soon as possible of his own choice...

 

 

 

[jaideedave]

On 3/15/2025 at 8:22 AM, JBChiangRai said:

I don’t have any experience with this, but I remember reading some time ago that you can pay ฿30,000 to skip the selection process, it might be worth doing that.

Correct! My neighbors son's family did exactly that. His number came up for the Army and he was strutting around the moo ban for a couple days in Army fatigues then "presto" back into civvies.

He's done quite well for himself. He now struts around the village in an orange vest with his own number. 555