Military conscription 2026: The latest conscript salaries and payment dates were announced on 20 March 2026 by the Royal Thai Army's page, which invited Thai men to participate in the 2026 active duty conscription selection during April. They also revealed detailed salary structure and compensation to clarify the monthly income and benefits conscripts will receive.
The conscript income structure is divided into several parts: a base salary of 1,630 baht, a temporary living allowance of 6,490 baht, and a fixed daily allowance of 2,880 baht, making up the total monthly income before deductions.
However, a food deduction applies for three meals per day at 70 baht daily, approximately 2,100 baht per month, resulting in a net transfer of about 8,000 baht monthly, excluding other welfare benefits.
Additionally, the Royal Thai Army provides further welfare including free accommodation and proper nutritional care to support soldiers' performance effectively in all environments.
Here is a summary of the recruitment details, salary structure, and payment schedule for the 2026 active duty conscripts.
The Royal Thai Army has scheduled the conscription selection for active duty service in 2026 as follows:
Selection period: 1 - 12 April 2026 (except 6 April, Chakri Memorial Day).
Location: As specified in the summons (Form SOR.35) for each district/area.
Target group: Thai men who have turned 21 years old (born in 2005) or those born between 1997 and 2004 who have not yet undergone or completed the selection process.
Conscripts receive a total income of up to approximately 11,000 baht per month (before deductions), detailed as follows:
Item | Amount (baht) |
Base salary | 1,630 |
Temporary living allowance | 6,490 |
Fixed daily allowance (96 baht/day) | 2,880 |
Total monthly income (before deductions) | 11,000 |
Food deduction (3 meals): 70 baht per day (approximately 2,100 baht/month).
Net salary: Approximately 8,000 to 8,900 baht transferred monthly, depending on the number of days and additional benefits.
Typically, conscripts’ salary and allowances are transferred via the e-Social Welfare system to bank accounts early the following month as follows:
Salary month | Approximate payment date |
March 2026 | 8 April 2026 |
April 2026 | 8 May 2026 |
May 2026 | 9 June 2026 |
June 2026 | 7 July 2026 |
July 2026 | 7 August 2026 |
August 2026 | 7 September 2026 |
September 2026 | 7 October 2026 |
October 2026 | 6 November 2026 |
November 2026 | 8 December 2026 |
December 2026 | 8 January 2027 |
Beyond salary, the army provides welfare to support conscripts’ daily life, including:
Accommodation: Free housing within the military units.
Uniforms: Free uniforms and personal equipment.
Medical care: Free treatment at military medical facilities.
Education: Opportunities to continue education via the Non-Formal and Informal Education system during service.
Career advancement: Special privileges to apply for sergeant school or future military government positions.