2026-04-15 10:43:06
Thailand Implements Military Draft Lottery as Border Tensions with Cambodia Persist
Thailand has implemented a lottery conscription system for men over 21 who do not enlist voluntarily, amid ongoing tensions with Cambodia. Participants draw cards to determine if they face two years of military service, with reactions ranging from joy to despair. Meanwhile, the UK and US are revising military personnel policies, but without full conscription.