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Thailand Drafts 62,318 Men; Transgender Exemptions Required

4/14/2026

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Thailand's annual military conscription drafted 62,318 men this year.
Of those drafted, 27,698 volunteered, accounting for 44% and marking an increase from last year.
Transgender women must obtain exemption letters, and all eligible males, including those with gender reassignment surgery, must report to conscription centers.
The process uses a lottery with red cards for conscription and black cards for exemption, drawing emotional reactions.

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Story summary

Thailand's annual military conscription drafted 62,318 men this year.
Of those drafted, 27,698 volunteered, accounting for 44% and marking an increase from last year.
Transgender women must obtain exemption letters, and all eligible males, including those with gender reassignment surgery, must report to conscription centers.
The process uses a lottery with red cards for conscription and black cards for exemption, drawing emotional reactions.