Wiroj led Bangkok MPs from the Prachachon Party to observe military conscription, pointing out that urgent attention is needed on the welfare of soldiers of all ranks and compensation for those wounded or killed on the Thai-Cambodian border. The party plans to appoint representatives to the military committee to expedite follow-up efforts.
On 1 Apr 2026 GMT+7, Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, former MP and deputy leader of the Prachachon Party, together with Lieutenant Commander Kittipong Piyawanno, party-list MP, and Chonlatharn Suppaibullert, Bangkok MP from the Prachachon Party, visited the multipurpose building at Wat Thammamongkol School to observe military conscription.
Wiroj said that overall, the conscription process was orderly, but urgent attention is needed regarding the welfare of soldiers of all ranks who have fought in the Thai-Cambodian border area, including those injured, deceased, or disabled. He questioned whether the government has fully paid compensation and provided proper care, emphasizing that they must not be forgotten. The Prachachon Party will push to have representatives in the military committee to closely monitor these issues.
Regarding the Bhumjaithai Party's volunteer soldier policy, he viewed it as consistent with the Prachachon Party's approach to professional soldiers under four-year contracts with clear salaries. He raised questions about whether this year will be the last for traditional conscription and if a full volunteer soldier system will begin next year, stating these are matters to watch closely.
Wiroj also stated that the Prachachon Party has launched the “Strong Army, Safe Conscripts” project, providing a complaint channel via LINE OA for conscripts and their families to report issues related to rights and living conditions, such as ATM card confiscation, denial of medical benefits, or other rights violations. Kittipong Piyawanno noted that approximately 4-5 cases are currently being followed up.
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