‘Big Tin’ hums, scans the camp for drugs. Reduce conscripted soldiers to 70,000.

“Suthin” visits a conscript injured from a fall from a height in the military camp. Urged to expedite the investigation to find the cause. Pointing out that military conscription is the final period before the selection day, 1-12 April. It is expected that the number of applicants will be almost double that of last year. along with reducing the number of military conscripts to more than 70,000 people from the original number of more than 90,000 people

24 March 2024 – Mr. Suthin Khlangsaeng, Minister of Defense Travel to Phramongkutklao Hospital Visiting conscripted soldiers who suffered a fall from a height in a military camp And information has been published through social media, along with stating that he has ordered the hospital to take full care of the conscripted soldiers. and encourage relatives

Mr. Suthin stated that the cause is currently still being investigated by the unit. In parallel with the investigation by the police. Initially, the Commander of the 12th Military District as the commander of the agency. He explained the incident and learned that the day before the incident, this conscript had been admitted to the camp hospital for treatment. Therefore, fairness must be given to all parties. And it has not yet been clearly stated who is blaming anyone. However, if there is a matter of threatening harm, it is already considered a criminal case that must be prosecuted according to law.

“At the same time, we still need to check whether it is related to drugs as has been reported. Because if there is truly a drug issue involved, the origin of the drug importation into the military camp must be traced. Please wait to listen to the police investigation,” Mr. Suthin stated.

Mr. Suthin stated that in the case where pictures of conscripted soldiers’ food menus were shared, Claims that the quantity is small. And it doesn’t have that quality. Mr. Suthin stated that I had people check it out and found that it wasn’t true and asked society not to be too hasty in believing just a few pictures shared because these days military conscripts There are mobile phones that can take pictures and can be shared on social media.

Mr. Suthin noted that Near the conscription period from 1 to 12 April, there are often many unusual issues related to conscripted soldiers. It is acknowledged that this is a negative factor for the military recruitment campaign policy. But I believe society will be able to tell the difference. Because the positive factors of being a soldier are still interesting.

Mr. Suthin also stated that this year’s military draft will reduce the number of conscripted soldiers accepted. From the original approximately 90,000 people, there are now more than 70,000 people remaining, and from the total number of applicants Online, it was found that the number was almost twice as high as last year. Therefore, it is believed that the results show that this year there will definitely be almost twice as many willing conscripts as last year. The reduction of conscripted soldiers has been assessed as not having an impact on our capabilities. and the work of the army which will use the situation as an indicator And it is not certain that next year it may be reduced even more.

Mr. Suthin also participated in public relations campaign activities Recruit military conscripts at Vajira Benchatit Park or Rot Fai Park for military personnel who will be examined for selection as a regular soldier Received special privileges and voluntarily joined the military. at the selection unit This is an activity held in the central and regional levels during the final period before the military selection examination between 1-12 April 2024.