Compulsory military conscription may become voluntary by next year, according to defense minister Sutin Klungsang.
Sutin confirmed that there had been talks with military leaders to transition the country to voluntary military conscription by April 2024. With the military becoming optional, Sutin said it is expected they will see a reduction in military personnel by 2027, which will help address the excessive number of high-ranking officers.
However, the level of reduction is a matter of speculation as military figures have not yet been disclosed to the public.
The meeting was held Sunday afternoon between Sutin, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, and Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara along with Chief of Defense Songwit Noonpakdi, Army Chief Charoenchai Hintao, and navy chief Adung Phaniam.
The military said it is committed to keeping the government…
