PUBLISHED: 18 Apr 2025 at 03: 30
NEWSPAPER SECTION: News
The Royal Thai Army (RTA ) has reached the end of its 2025 military recruitment cycle, reporting a noticeably high rate of voluntary enlistment.
According to Maj Gen Winthai Suvaree, an RTA official, 57.78 % of the army’s recruits voluntarily enlisted during the selection period from April 1 to April 12, causing the military command to applaud them.
He claimed that 429, 175 people from the army, navy, and air power, out of the three branches of the armed forces, were selected overall.
This season, the army only required 68, 166 volunteers. 19 981 people volunteered during the selection process, 5 207 for active duty, and 14 201 signed up through the army’s” Online Enlistment” program, bringing the total number of volunteer volunteers to 39, 389, or 57.78 % of its target, with an extra 5 207 men extending their commitment to the army.
The total number of soldiers required for all three branches totaled 88, 255 warriors, with deliberate recruitment reaching 46, 623, or 52.83 %.
The approach was successful thanks to strong military cooperation and open support, according to the army spokesman. This year, we saw remarkable skill and civic duty from the volunteers, he said.
Maj Gen Winthai reported that the military document was carried out in accordance with a policy from Army Commander-in-Chief Gen Pana Klaewplodthuk, who forbade strict obedience to clarity, fairness, and responsibilities. He continued, Senior officers were stationed throughout the regions to supervise operations, and synchronization centers were established to support and monitor the process.
The troops established a” Fast Lane” program for people who have medical conditions, have illness IDs, are volunteers, or want to be deferred. To inform recruiters about the advantages and responsibilities of serving in the military, people details points were likewise established.
” These figures reflect a growing appreciation of the value of federal service,” said Maj Gen Winthai.
” We sincerely appreciate every conscript’s commitment and tact.” The army is dedicated to giving all members of the army a comprehensive, safe, and honorable training regimen.