Conscription

[Thai-Aust]

I know a 25 years old who just officially applied for a Thai citizenship last year. He lives overseas all his life and not possible to take leave from work to come here. His mother went to a Susdee (where young men must report to them) and requested to be exempted/postpone for this year's selection. The answer from the highest authority in that room wasn't clear, couldn't come to the conclusion what they have to do - which is typical to Thais to mastering their FAQ. At the end she left her and her son's info with that lieutenant colonel as he promised to look into it. She didn't quite understand what that meant, and with no proof at all that things would turn out okay for her son - no paperwork, nothing only dialogues between him and herself.

So, my question is Does anyone know what to do and where to go to get an exemption from conscription? Thank you.

[MisterTee]

His mother doesn't sound very savvy about dealing with the authorities in Thailand.

If she were, she would know that the way to get problems like that sorted out is to make contact with someone in a high enough position to be of help.

Expect to pay for the service.

[thaibeachlovers]

Let's see then:

he wants to be a Thai citizen, but doesn't want to be subject to Thai laws. Could be a problem.

[Thai-Aust]

That's what I think too. But you know currently we have a military man as a PM who I think is trying to get rid of corruption. So it's a bit tricky.

[Thai-Aust]

If she were, she would know that the way to get problems like that sorted out is to make contact with someone in a high enough position to be of help.

Expect to pay for the service.

That's what I think too. But you know currently we have a military man as a PM who I think is trying to get rid of corruption. So it's a bit tricky.

[h90]

That means they want to see some money.....