sun_sailor Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 My stepson was born in Thailand to Thai parents. He has lived in the USA for 5 years and now being 18 is qualified to take the test to obtain US Citizenship. I understand the obligation for Thai military service for Thai men extends to age 30. He intends to stay in the USA, but it seems tht he could be required to go back to Thailand for the military. We know there is a "lottery" and talk of "tea money" to be exempt, but what are all the options? Is renouncing Thai citizenship the only sure bet? Not his preferred choice, as he wants University and a career in the USA, but may want to live in Thailand someday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Conners Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 It was my understanding that the military career is so popular in Thailand that tea-money is being paid to be taken, not to be exempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awd Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 No Thai citizen need do military service if they don't want to. Just ask around for details. Traditionally, it's not discussed on internet forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamAgel Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 No Thai citizen need do military service if they don't want to. Just ask around for details. Traditionally, it's not discussed on internet forums. Why does he not want to do military service? He is willing to hold Thai citizanship so why should he not serve his country? Is he a coward? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemand Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 No Thai citizen need do military service if they don't want to. Just ask around for details. Traditionally, it's not discussed on internet forums. Why does he not want to do military service? He is willing to hold Thai citizanship so why should he not serve his country? Is he a coward? Maybe he is spending the next couple of years taking a university degree in the US and he plans to live in the US but don't want to risk getting forced into the army when he wants to visit the country he were born in. Read the original post and think a little bit before you post BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cudaproject Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 No Thai citizen need do military service if they don't want to. Just ask around for details. Traditionally, it's not discussed on internet forums. Why does he not want to do military service? He is willing to hold Thai citizanship so why should he not serve his country? Is he a coward? How old are you? 8 years old or something? I think that is one of the most immature and ridiculous statements I have ever read on this forum... "Is he a coward" What is all that about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverdie Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 No Thai citizen need do military service if they don't want to. Just ask around for details. Traditionally, it's not discussed on internet forums. Why does he not want to do military service? He is willing to hold Thai citizanship so why should he not serve his country? Is he a coward? A rubbish post indeed. OP, If your step son has just turned 18, you may or may not be aware that they will probably be looking for him any day now as they start sending out the letters around this time for the annual army muster in March or April of each year. Its my understanding that thais normally get called to the first muster after they turn 18, which by the sounds of it will be March/April 2010 for your boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamAgel Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 No Thai citizen need do military service if they don't want to. Just ask around for details. Traditionally, it's not discussed on internet forums. Why does he not want to do military service? He is willing to hold Thai citizanship so why should he not serve his country? Is he a coward? How old are you? 8 years old or something? I think that is one of the most immature and ridiculous statements I have ever read on this forum... "Is he a coward" What is all that about! I have two sons in the military Serving their country and risking their lives to protect my freedom and the freedoms of all the other posters on this board and the freedoms of the family and the boy trying to get out of doing his duty I am asking the opening poster why his son is trying to avoid military service This is top of the list in my opinion - I am entitled to an opinion here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oevna Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I have two sons in the militaryServing their country and risking their lives to protect my freedom and the freedoms of all the other posters on this board and the freedoms of the family and the boy trying to get out of doing his duty I am asking the opening poster why his son is trying to avoid military service This is top of the list in my opinion - I am entitled to an opinion here? You are entitled to your opinion, but you did more than just express it. You suggested that he might be a coward before hearing his reasons for not wanting to serve in the Thai military. Maybe he feels he is more American than Thai, and doesn't have as much allegiance to Thailand as he does to the United States (he is trying to become a US citizen after all). Serving in the Thai military does not protect the freedom of US citizens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaifan2 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 >>I have two sons in the military In the US ? ,Why ?,could they not get proper jobs ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 And that was enough. The Op is asking about military service in Thailand, so let us stay on topic. Discussing if someone is a coward or not for not wanting to get drafted is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 The draft in Thailand is based on you being registered on a tabien baan. If not registered on someones tabien baan, you will not get drafted. So they won't call him for the draft while living abroad and he can come to Thailand without a problem for a holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamAgel Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 And that was enough. The Op is asking about military service in Thailand, so let us stay on topic. Discussing if someone is a coward or not for not wanting to get drafted is not. Please read the opening post again His stepson is Thai (right now) not American In Thailand there is compulsary military service (with lottery selection) The opening poster acknowledges this and asks for advice on how his Thai stepson can avoid military service He accepts this can be done through corruption and asks for further advice And board members here give it!!!!!!!! With respect moderator Does ThaiVisa condone it's members discussing and giving advice on how to cheat, flount Thai law so essentially ThaiVisa is not only condoning illegal activities with regard to Thailand but encouraging it's members to do so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 And that was enough. The Op is asking about military service in Thailand, so let us stay on topic. Discussing if someone is a coward or not for not wanting to get drafted is not. Please read the opening post again His stepson is Thai (right now) not American In Thailand there is compulsary military service (with lottery selection) The opening poster acknowledges this and asks for advice on how his Thai stepson can avoid military service He accepts this can be done through corruption and asks for further advice And board members here give it!!!!!!!! With respect moderator Does ThaiVisa condone it's members discussing and giving advice on how to cheat, flount Thai law so essentially ThaiVisa is not only condoning illegal activities with regard to Thailand but encouraging it's members to do so? No it does not and as soon as someone steps over the line the topic will be closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamAgel Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 >>I have two sons in the militaryIn the US ? ,Why ?,could they not get proper jobs ? Someone suggested one of my posts was the "most ridiculous" he had seen on ThaiVisa Thaifan2 I find your post one of the most OFFENSIVE remarks I have ever seen on ANY webboard My sons and thousands of other sons are putting their lives on the line Some pay the ultimate price Some are maimed for life And you suggest they "get a proper job" SHAME ON YOU Thaifan2 SHAME ON YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losworld Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 No Thai citizen need do military service if they don't want to. Just ask around for details. Traditionally, it's not discussed on internet forums. Why does he not want to do military service? He is willing to hold Thai citizanship so why should he not serve his country? Is he a coward? this is truly an idiotic post. even if he were trying to avoid senseless wars like the current ones the us is embroiled in he should be commended for his intelligence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundman Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Enough. Closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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