Lite Beer Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 People with just one Thai parent can now join militaryPanya ThiosangwanThe Nation BANGKOK: -- Under a new regulation approved by the Defence Council, a person can pursue a military career even if just one of his or her parents is Thai.Before this amendment, it was mandatory for anyone wanting to join the Thai armed forces to have two Thai parents. Defence Ministry spokesman Colonel Kongcheep Tantrawanich yesterday announced that the Defence Council had approved the amendment to boost people's opportunities to enter military service. Police officers, public prosecutors and judges already only need to have one Thai parent to qualify for the job.However, Kongcheep said the nationality rule could be stricter for officials tasked with key missions such as commanding a military aircraft. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/People-with-just-one-Thai-parent-can-now-join-mili-30246213.html -- The Nation 2014-10-25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ScubaPhuket Posted October 24, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2014 A step forward.... & then 2 steps backwards. Jokers to the left of me, clowns to the right... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HiSoLowSoNoSo Posted October 24, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2014 So "Thainess" still rules out that my Thai son can command a Royal Thai Air force plane! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaPhuket Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 The problem with gripping onto things too tightly is that eventually your grip tires & it slips through your fingers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post coma Posted October 24, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2014 Wow. They might actually be able to raise a real " Intelligence Corps ". 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tifino Posted October 24, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2014 wot! raise intelligence by increasing the gene pool 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NongKhaiKid Posted October 24, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2014 Wow. They might actually be able to raise a real " Intelligence Corps ". " Military Intelligence ' one of the biggest oxymoron's in the English language and everyday we see more and more examples with what the govt says and does.. Don't overlook the ' moron ' aspect too. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noitom Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 With just one Thai parent. This sounds like the HBO TV drama The Wannsee Conference, where they were figuring out the genetic qualifications. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExPratt Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 FANTASTIC !!! , Im going straight down the recruiting office and getting his name on the waiting list 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Somtamnication Posted October 25, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 25, 2014 Great. Now I have no choice but to break his leg on the way to the draft lottery! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Funny this, they happily conscript luuk krenung, but they cant volunteer. Dumb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 With just one Thai parent. This sounds like the HBO TV drama The Wannsee Conference, where they were figuring out the genetic qualifications. During apartheid in Sth. Africa a colleague of mine in Hong Kong was planning his leave and stopover destinations back to Britain. He wanted to visit Sth. Africa but being married to a HK Chinese lady thought their might be problems. He checked up and found absolutely nothing to worry about as she was Chinese and had " Honorary White ' status. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExPratt Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 One thing you can say about the Saffas. love them or loathe them , they got racism down to a fine art, I'd say AH and the boys of 43 would have been proud of "Honorary white status" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Morons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiDiChok Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 So "Thainess" still rules out that my Thai son can command a Royal Thai Air force plane! Hmm, well don't be surprised that if he has dual nationality he won't be able to serve in the forces at all, and that most Government jobs may be out too. This applies in most countries as it's all about not having two allegiances. I was fortunate because my parents were wise to this and didn't get other nationalities for me and left it for me choose. When the crunch question came and I wanted a specialised job, I was in the clear. I've not taken up the additional nationalities although I could still do so and could have multiple passports. Now I'm retired I keep on thinking of changing nationality but every time I look into what's attracted me, the grass isn't as green on the other side of the fence. Nationality is a complex, sharp and double edged sword. There are disadvantages as well as benefits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 So is it voluntary for Luk kings or will they now go into the lottery? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 The happiness continues to spread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaywalker Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Wow. They might actually be able to raise a real " Intelligence Corps ". I suppose that's the other way to look at that headline. When I first saw that headline, I thought maybe they were going to allow hermaphrodite kids from ladyboys in! Another view, after reading the article, is that it's a way to increase conscription numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaullyW Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Woe be unto any farangs with half Thai sons who would allow them to be so used in such corrupt and lowly organizations 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExPratt Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I'd love my son to be a copper , not that I'd want to abuse his position for my own benefit of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaywalker Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 So "Thainess" still rules out that my Thai son can command a Royal Thai Air force plane! Hmm, well don't be surprised that if he has dual nationality he won't be able to serve in the forces at all, and that most Government jobs may be out too. This applies in most countries as it's all about not having two allegiances. I was fortunate because my parents were wise to this and didn't get other nationalities for me and left it for me choose. When the crunch question came and I wanted a specialised job, I was in the clear. I've not taken up the additional nationalities although I could still do so and could have multiple passports. Now I'm retired I keep on thinking of changing nationality but every time I look into what's attracted me, the grass isn't as green on the other side of the fence. Nationality is a complex, sharp and double edged sword. There are disadvantages as well as benefits. Except in the USA (barf).... Kenyan father & American Mammy = Akaonekana Rais (that's Swahili for the President). Yeah.......... I'm American. You should have seen the grilling I got once from a CIA C^nt when I was trying to get a base installation pass in Kuwait years ago. (I was born in Orlando). Have a Filipina Ex & a Thai wife & had been to CHINA [gasp]! And Algeria & 40 some odd other stamps in my passport. Why were you in ______? All mostly for work. I REALLY wanted say "To smoke dope" when she got to Holland, & say "To look at topless babes on the beach & visit brothels" when she got to Spain, but just said I was passing thru. Next she asked me (not making this up), "Are you a terrorist or have you ever participated in any terrorist activities?" No. "Do you consume, or you know anybody that consumes alcohol in Kuwait?" No. I'm surprised my nose didn't jump 3 feet straight forward on the booze question. I got pulled to the side at Heathrow once by a very polite cop wearing a vest & gun & such, and after a 20 minute Q&A he let me be on my way. It's impossible to look more Caucasian and harmless than I look. How STUPID can governments be? Thai, US, UK, Kuwait.....doesn't matter. I have no use for them. Sorry. Rant over. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestBitterPhuket Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 How stupid. A THAI boy who has only ONE nationality, THAI, but one foreign parent,and who has lived all his life in Thailand, is not fit to fly an Air Force jet? Again Thailand is depriving itself of talent. Without meritocracy, Thailand will continue to be a third world country on par with Cambodia, Laos and a whole lot of African countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKASA Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 They can't fly military aircraft - they have to set in the back. Which lunch counter do they eat at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evadgib Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 (edited) So "Thainess" still rules out that my Thai son can command a Royal Thai Air force plane! But thankfully there's nothing stopping him doing so wherever you come from for a considerably higher wage & with reliable maintenance of any of the necessary equipment. Their internal education is very good too and they'll learn to drive properly! Edited October 25, 2014 by evadgib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 So "Thainess" still rules out that my Thai son can command a Royal Thai Air force plane! Which is very common in most countries.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiggiCM Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 i am not sure if only 1 parent is thai, does the kid has to go to the army? if yes, they cant stop him for making a career, otherwise clear case of discrimination even in Thai standarts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Traveller Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 (edited) Yeah, that's great to know. We will put "thai cannon fodder" on the list of possible career choices. Right below human shield and sacrifical lamb. Edited October 25, 2014 by Time Traveller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
than Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 A good thing, they are a lot of Half Thai or Thai who serve in foreign army !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 So "Thainess" still rules out that my Thai son can command a Royal Thai Air force plane! Which is very common in most countries.... In Australia as long as you are a citizen, you can join the military, fly jets in the airforce, command battle ships and even become chief of the defence force and prime minister even if your mum is Thai. Sounds like Thailand considers Luk Kings as 2nd class Thais and they can join the military but will only be foot soldiers and cannon fodder to be used down south thus not putting the lives of the real Thai's in danger. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 (edited) They can't fly military aircraft - they have to set in the back. Which lunch counter do they eat at.Not with the real Thai's they will be segregated into the lowlife mess. They won't be treated equally and Thailand was wondering why it didn't get a seat on the U.N human rights council. Edited October 25, 2014 by chooka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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