Deputy spokesperson of the army Colonel Sirichan Ngathong said on Sunday that 532,277 men participated in the military recruiting ceremony this year and 103,097 were selected as soldiers. In total, 78,677 will be new members of the Army, 8,420 in the Air Force, and 16,000 in the Navy.

“The army would like to thank all participants in this year’s military recruiting ceremony for making the drafting operation successful,” Sirichan said.

“Moreover, 50,580 men volunteered to be conscripted, which is 49 per cent of all new draftees and breaks last year’s record.”

She stated that those who did not show up in the drafting event must contact recruiting officers immediately or they will be violating the law.

She also said the military was ready to welcome the new conscripts, who will begin their service from May 1, and ensured them that they will be well treated during their service.