Netiwit exempt from conscription after turning 30

Matichon•General•1d ago

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Netiwit Chotiphatphaisan is no longer required to undergo military conscription after reaching the age of 30.

•Netiwit Chotiphatphaisan has reached 30 years of age, exempting him from military conscription.
•Netiwit Chotiphatphaisan was discharged as a 2nd class reserve soldier on July 20.
•A court sentenced Netiwit Chotiphatphaisan to 6 months in prison for civil disobedience regarding conscription, but the sentence is suspended for 1 year.

•Netiwit Chotiphatphaisan is no longer required to return for military conscription.
•Netiwit Chotiphatphaisan was discharged as a 2nd class reserve soldier on July 20.
•The Territorial Defence Command stated Netiwit Chotiphatphaisan reached 30 years of age during this year's soldier selection process.
•Under the Military Service Act, reaching age 30 means a person has passed the age range for mandatory conscription.
•Col. Richcha Suksuwanon, Deputy Spokesperson for the Royal Thai Army, disclosed this information following a court judgment.
•Netiwit Chotiphatphaisan was sentenced to 6 months in prison for civil disobedience, but received a 1-year suspended sentence as he had no prior convictions.
•Col. Richcha Suksuwanon stated that the legal case remains as previously judged by the court.

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Netiwit Chotiphatphaisan(เนติวิทย์ โชติภัทร์ไพศาล)

A political activist who expressed civil disobedience by not participating in forced military conscription.

Richcha Suksuwanon(ริชฌา สุขสุวานนท์)

Colonel and Deputy Spokesperson for the Royal Thai Army.

Royal Thai Army(ทบ.)ℹ️

The military organization whose deputy spokesperson provided information regarding Netiwit Chotiphatphaisan's status.

Territorial Defence Command(หน่วยบัญชาการรักษาดินแดน)

The unit that provided information regarding the age of the defendant.

Military Service Act(พ.ร.บ.)

The law that defines the age limit for mandatory military conscription.