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Ministry of Defence Recruits Reserve Forces: Earn Ranks Without Quitting Job

Ministry of Defence Recruits Reserve Forces: Earn Ranks Without Quitting Job

Matichon•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

The Ministry of Defence is recruiting reserve forces, offering military ranks and benefits to civilians without requiring them to leave their current employment.

  • •The Ministry of Defence is opening applications for reserve forces.
  • •Individuals in the private sector, freelancers, and the general public can apply.
  • •Successful applicants will gain military ranks and receive benefits while maintaining their current jobs.
  • •The recruitment is for the fiscal year 2026 and covers various military branches and ranks.

Overview

  • •The Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence announced recruitment for reserve forces, stating the desire to serve the nation and hold military rank without leaving current employment.
  • •The Ministry of Defence is recruiting reserve forces, including retired soldiers, conscripts, and the general public.
  • •A total of 12 positions for reserve forces are available across different departments within the Ministry of Defence for the fiscal year 2026.
  • •Reserve forces are individuals with specialized knowledge and experience who can be called upon for national missions such as security, disaster relief, and other military-related tasks.
  • •Reserve forces will be on a roster for 6 years and will be called to duty for training, preparation, or immediate deployment during emergencies.
  • •Reserve forces called to duty will receive compensation, allowances, and medical treatment at military hospitals.
  • •Interested individuals can contact the Reserve Affairs Division, Defence Mobilization Department for further inquiries.
  • •The initiative aims to build a supporting force for the military and government by leveraging the skills and experience of civilian professionals.

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Key Quotes

Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence
"Work in the private sector, be a freelancer, but... want military rank, want to help the nation, want to help the people. How?"
ทำงานเอกชน ทำอาชีพอิสระ แต่…อยากมียศทหาร อยากช่วยชาติ อยากช่วยเหลือประชาชน ทำอย่างไร
Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence
"Want to be a #ReserveForce for the country without quitting your normal job. How?"
อยากเป็น #กำลังพลสำรอง ของประเทศ โดยไม่ต้องลาออกจากงานปกติ ทำอย่างไร?
Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence
"How do the country's #ReserveForces work? What benefits are there?"
#กำลังพลสำรอง ของประเทศ ทำงานกันอย่างไร? มีสวัสดิการอะไรบ้าง?

Key Entities

Organization

Ministry of Defence(กห.)ℹ️
The government body responsible for national defense and responsible for recruiting military personnel.
Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence(สำนักงานปลัดกระทรวงกลาโหม)
The administrative body within the Ministry of Defence that published the recruitment announcement for reserve forces.
Defence Science and Technology Department(กรมวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยีกลาโหม)
A department within the Ministry of Defence that is recruiting reserve forces for officer positions.
Military Industrial Department, Defence Industry and Energy Centre(กรมการอุตสาหกรรมทหาร ศูนย์การอุตสาหกรรมป้องกันประเทศและพลังงานทหาร)
A military industrial department that is recruiting reserve forces for various officer ranks.
Military Energy Department, Defence Industry and Energy Centre(กรมการพลังงานทหาร ศูนย์การอุตสาหกรรมป้องกันประเทศและพลังงานทหาร)
A military energy department that is recruiting reserve forces for senior officer positions.
Secretariat Office, Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence(สำนักงานเลขานุการ สำนักงานปลัดกระทรวงกลาโหม)
An administrative office within the Ministry of Defence that is recruiting reserve forces for its officer staff.
Reserve Affairs Division, Reserve Affairs and Enlistment Office, Defence Mobilization Department(กองการกำลังสำรอง สำนักกิจการกำลังสำรองและการสัสดี กรมการสรรพกำลังกลาโหม)
The department responsible for managing reserve forces and is the contact point for additional information regarding the recruitment.

Law

Reserve Forces(กำลังพลสำรอง)
A category of military personnel that can be called upon for service and support during national emergencies or specific missions, while maintaining civilian employment.

Timeline

2026 B.E.(พ.ศ. 2026)
The Buddhist Era year during which the Ministry of Defence is opening applications for reserve forces and filling positions.