News Forum - Prayut: Conscripted soldiers can benefit from opportunities

[Thaiger]

Caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who also holds the position of defence minister, has emphasised his commitment to offering army conscripts chances for educational, occupational, and character development, in order to become contributing members of society. Sharing his thoughts with the press following a cabinet gathering on Tuesday, Gen Prayut expressed satisfaction upon discovering that …

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[Pompies]

Oh yes, a number of conscripts I have met had amazing opportunities working as houseboys, gardeners and the like for those of a higher rank. It really equipped them for mindless low level civilian employment. And Dear Leader needs to learn about all the countries that do not have armed forces, like Panama which got rid of it's army 23 years ago and has used the finances made available to better the economy. The security forces of Thailand are training grounds for corruption and nepotism and are a blight on the country.

[Aussieroaming]

The conscripted young men could stay in the forces and might benefit from a future Junta takeover, just like Uncle Prayut did. 

[palooka]

 chances for educational, occupational, and character development, in order to become contributing members of society. 

 

Prayut obviously didn't take any of those opportunities.   

[cacadordemim]

The uptick on voluntary enlistments that so pleases this chap have nothing to do with any mercurial opportunities afforded of a life in uniform. It's probably more about getting a regular meal and a roof over one's head in these economically stressed times.

In many western nations, some enlist for the very same reasons (but nobody calls them economic refugees) and others enlist because it does provide a path to a paid-for higher education. Although this may be something that this chap envisions for Thailand's future enlisted person, the woefully inadequate and sub standard educational opportunities of Thailand still prevail.