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Thailand Military Draft Explained: Viral Videos Show Men Fainting During Red or Black Lottery

Between 1 April and 12 April, 21-year-old Thai men report to schools and community halls to know if they are either free from compulsory service or serving in the Royal Thai Armed Forces (Credit: Photo: Heru Dharma/Pexels)

It is once again that time of year when young men aged 21 in Thailand are called up for the country's annual military conscription. Yearly, the military draw has captured the global attention due to its high-stakes drama as viral videos from selection centres show young men collapsing, fainting, and sometimes crying in shock after drawing the dreaded 'red card,' while others dancing in relief and celebration after drawing the 'black card'.

🔥🚨JUST IN: A viral clip from Thailand captures a young man dramatically fainting after drawing a red card in the country's annual military conscription lottery.

The red card means he is required to serve 2 years of mandatory military service, while a black card would grant him… pic.twitter.com/hfbWxAbGDl
— Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) April 8, 2026

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