The Latest Breaking News from Phra Netiwit Jaranasampanno

Conscription needs to go

The Thai military is facing increasing pressure to change its conscription system to a voluntary one.

Bangkok Post · Apr 11, 2023

Army: Activist monk who skipped draft faces court trial

Activist-turned-monk Phra Netiwit Jaranasampanno will be questioned about his failure to report for military conscription, and faces a court trial and possible compulsory drafting into the army without the benefit of drawing a ballot, according to the army.

Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2023