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Netiwit: Case could go to trial

Activist-turned-monk Phra Netiwit Jaranasampanno will be questioned about his failure to report for military conscription, which could lead to a court trial or compulsory drafting, according to the army.

Maj Gen Sirichan Ngathong, deputy army spokeswoman, yesterday said the army will treat Phra Netiwit like any other man who has failed to show up for mandatory conscription.

This month, his district office will call him in for questions regarding his failure to join the process.

If the district finds there was nothing preventing him from reporting, the matter will be referred to the police for legal action, which could end in a court trial, she said.

If he is found to be evading conscription and…

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