Thai Men Voluntary Military Enlistment Soars Over 44% in 2026

Matichon•Politics•14h ago

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Over 44% increase in voluntary military enlistment among Thai men is reported for 2026, signaling growing public trust in the armed forces.

•Thai men voluntarily enlisting for military service increased by over 44% in 2026.
•A total of 27,698 men voluntarily enlisted, representing 44.45% of the recruitment quota.
•The increase in voluntary enlistment suggests growing public confidence in the army.
•The recruitment process in 2026 was conducted successfully, transparently, and fairly.

•In 2026, 434,778 Thai men were called for military selection, with a recruitment quota of 62,318.
•The number of voluntary enlistees in 2026 reached 27,698, accounting for 44.45% of the recruitment quota.
•This voluntary enlistment figure represents an increase of 1,508 men compared to 2025.
•Voluntary enlistments were broken down by branch: Army 20,031, Navy 3,871, and Air Force 3,796.
•The ongoing trend of increased voluntary enlistment reflects growing public confidence in the army.
•The military selection process in 2026 was completed smoothly, transparently, and fairly.
•The Army expressed gratitude to all men who participated in the selection, showcasing national responsibility.
•This participation demonstrates a commitment to national defense, contributing to the nation's security and peace.

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Army Spokesperson

"Reflects the trend of increasing voluntary enlistment and public confidence in the army."

สะท้อนถึงแนวโน้มการสมัครใจที่เพิ่มขึ้นอย่างต่อเนื่อง และความเชื่อมั่นของประชาชนที่มีต่อกองทัพ

Army Spokesperson

"The Army thanks all Thai men who participated in this year's selection, showing their responsibility to the nation."

กองทัพบกขอขอบคุณชายไทยทุกนายที่เข้ารับการตรวจเลือกในปีนี้ ซึ่งแสดงให้เห็นถึงความรับผิดชอบต่อประเทศชาติ

Royal Thai Army(กองทัพบก)ℹ️

The military branch that reported the increase in voluntary enlistments for the year 2026.

Territorial Defense Command(หน่วยบัญชาการรักษาดินแดน)

The unit within the Royal Thai Army responsible for reporting the results of military selection for the year 2026.

Thai Men(ชายไทย)

The demographic group that showed an increase in voluntary military enlistment.