The Thailand Military Draft Is A Clown Show
Summary
TLDRThe video humorously critiques conscription practices in Finland and Thailand, with a focus on Thailand's unique military draft system. It discusses the harsh realities of conscription, where young men are selected via a lottery, leading to a mix of anxiety and relief among participants. The video also highlights the extreme measures some take to avoid being drafted, and touches on the controversial methods used to verify the gender of recruits. Alongside these critiques, the video includes a comedic promotion of a slim, secure wallet from a sponsor.
Takeaways
- 😀 The video discusses conscription, particularly in Thailand, and how it's not popular in most Western countries.
- 🏃 Thailand's conscription process involves a lottery system where young men are called to serve in the military, with reactions to the lottery turning it into a spectacle.
- 🎰 The Thai military draft is likened to a 'bingo' where young men hope not to be 'selected', with the crowd cheering when someone is conscripted, possibly due to reduced chances for others.
- 🤔 The script questions the motivation of those who would willingly serve a government that may not treat them well, despite potential risks and isolation.
- 💼 The video mentions a product promotion for a slim, secure, and RFID-blocking wallet called 'Xter' with a solar-powered smart tracking module.
- 🇹🇭 Thailand is highlighted for its rich culture and history, but also for its current regime, which has been criticized for human rights violations and military rule.
- 🗂 The Thai military is described as corrupt and involved in procurement scandals, making it an undesirable place to serve.
- 🚑 Some individuals go to extreme lengths to avoid conscription, including self-harm or pretending to be mentally unfit.
- 👠 The Thai military is strict in checking the legitimacy of transgender individuals to ensure they meet the criteria for exemption from the draft.
- 🎬 The video script is filled with humor and sarcasm, discussing the absurdity of certain aspects of Thai conscription and societal reactions.
- 📉 The script implies that conscription in Thailand is a mandatory and somewhat arbitrary process that can significantly disrupt the lives of young men.
Q & A
What is the main topic discussed in the video script?
-The main topic discussed in the video script is the conscription system in Thailand, particularly focusing on the lottery system used to determine who is drafted into the military.
What is the general attitude towards conscription in Western countries according to the script?
-According to the script, conscription is not popular in most Western countries due to the negative aspects associated with it, such as being treated poorly by the government and risking one's life for corporate interests.
How does the script describe the Thai military draft process?
-The script describes the Thai military draft process as a lottery system where young men are gathered in a room and each must draw a card from a box. If the card is red, they are conscripted into the military.
What is the incentive for the crowd to cheer during the Thai military draft lottery?
-The incentive for the crowd to cheer is that each red card drawn reduces the number of remaining red cards, statistically lowering the chances for their own sons to be conscripted.
What are some of the reactions of the young men during the Thai military draft lottery?
-Some of the reactions include fainting due to the stress of potentially being conscripted, and the crowd cheering when a red card is drawn, which is seen as lowering the chances for others.
How does the script describe the Thai military as an institution?
-The script describes the Thai military as a dire and corrupt institution, associated with procurement scandals, general incompetence, and a history of intervening in the government.
What are some of the ways individuals try to avoid the Thai military draft as mentioned in the script?
-Some individuals try to avoid the draft by acting mentally unhinged, physically injuring themselves, or dressing as women in an attempt to be deemed unfit for service.
What is the role of the 'finder card' mentioned in the script?
-The 'finder card' is a product by xter that has a solar-powered smart tracking module which can link to your phone, allowing you to track your wallet if it gets lost, and it also emits a sound for easy location.
What is the significance of the Straits of Mala mentioned in the script?
-The Straits of Mala is mentioned as an incredibly important strategic choke point for trade in Southeast Asia, being compared to the Gibraltar of the East.
How does the script describe the Thai government's approach to personal liberties?
-The script describes the Thai government's approach to personal liberties as not ideal, with the state being retrograde and having a full-on military regime, which has resulted in human rights violations.
What is the script's stance on the Thai military's involvement in fighting ISIS cartels and pirates?
-The script presents the Thai military's involvement in fighting ISIS cartels and pirates in the South as a serious matter, but it is mentioned in a somewhat humorous and incredulous tone.
Outlines
🏹 Conscription and the Thai Military Draft Lottery
The first paragraph introduces the concept of conscription, highlighting the personal sacrifices and potential mistreatment one might face when serving their country. It contrasts voluntary patriotism with the mandatory service enforced by conscription, exemplified by Finland's practice. The paragraph then shifts focus to Thailand's conscription process, which is conducted through a lottery system, turning the event into a spectacle of reactions from the young men involved. The Thai government's use of this method is criticized as being 'backwards' and driven by corporate interests, rather than the nation's welfare.
👜 Advertorial for Xter Slim Wallets and Finder Card
The second paragraph transitions from the topic of conscription to a promotional segment for Xter's slim wallets and the Finder Card. The wallet is praised for its compact design, durability, and security features, such as RFID blocking and waterproofing. The Finder Card is highlighted for its solar-powered smart tracking module, which can be linked to a phone for locating a lost wallet, and its audible alarm feature. A discount code and a link are provided for viewers to purchase these products at a reduced price.
🎰 The Thai Military Draft Lottery: A Cultural Phenomenon
The third paragraph delves into the Thai military draft lottery system, discussing its social and cultural implications. It describes the process, where young men report to recruitment centers with their families, and draw lots to determine their fate. The paragraph humorously and critically examines the reactions of the young men and the crowd, pointing out the tension and the somewhat macabre celebration of others being conscripted. It also touches on the lengths some individuals go to avoid service, including self-inflicted injuries and cross-dressing. The paragraph concludes with a satirical take on the Thai military's approach to drafting transgender individuals.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Patriots
💡Conscription
💡Motivation
💡Government
💡Isolation
💡Risk of Death
💡Corporate Interest
💡Bingo
💡RFID
💡Finder Card
💡Fem Fatals
💡Lady Boys
Highlights
The concept of conscription is explored, with a focus on the emotional and social implications of mandatory military service.
Finland's conscription system is mentioned, indicating a global perspective on mandatory military service.
Thailand's unique conscription process is introduced, which involves a lottery system with significant personal stakes.
The Thai military draft is likened to a 'bingo' game, where young men hope not to be 'won' by the draft.
An appeal for likes and comments on the video to help with the algorithm is made, showing an understanding of social media engagement.
A tribute to the benefactors, emphasizing the importance of financial support for content creation.
The introduction of a product endorsement for a secure and slim wallet, highlighting the integration of commercial content.
A description of the wallet's features, including RFID blocking and waterproofing, to illustrate the practical benefits.
The finder card's innovative solar-powered smart tracking module is presented, showcasing technological advancements.
A humorous take on the finder card's loud alert feature, adding levity to the product presentation.
A call to action for viewers to purchase the wallet with a discount code, demonstrating direct marketing techniques.
Thailand's cultural and historical richness is briefly acknowledged before moving on to its political climate.
The Thai military's reputation for corruption and human rights violations is discussed, providing a critical view.
The conscription process in Thailand is described as a 'thought exercise' to engage the audience in the experience.
The emotional impact of the conscription lottery is conveyed through descriptions of the participants' reactions.
The phenomenon of fainting during the draft due to the high stakes is noted, illustrating the intensity of the situation.
The crowd's reaction to the draft results is analyzed, suggesting a complex social dynamic at play.
Desperate measures to avoid conscription, such as self-harm, are mentioned, highlighting the lengths some will go to escape service.
The Thai military's strict checks on transgender individuals to ensure eligibility for conscription is discussed.
A conclusion is drawn on the difficulty of avoiding the draft in Thailand, emphasizing the inevitability for many men.
Transcripts
for now we're all Patriots and if you're
not
leave but if need be would you step up
and serve your country for the motivated
man absolutely after all despite the
fact that you'll probably be treated
terribly by your government and
commanding officers isolated from
friends and loved ones and potentially
run the risk of death for a government
that absolutely hates you it's just
something that you feel you have to do
but what if you didn't have a choice why
that's conscription Mankey dankey here
in Finland we have that we'll shut up
you're finished but yes conscription is
indeed what I'm referring to the act of
rounding up all the physically fit young
Lads making them jog for 2 weeks under
the guise of training giving them a gun
and volun telling them to go and die for
corporate interest in a backwards
country a continent away so it's not
exactly popular in most Western
countries so what would be a good way to
entice these young Lads into this
program in a fun way well in Thailand
they make it a
bingo yeah they make whether or not you
get conscripted a bingo so a bunch of
young men get herded into a room all
praying that they don't win this
particular competition but what we are
here for today is not this rather messed
up method of conscripting people but the
reactions the reactions that some of
these young men give to their number
being called has infamously turned this
event into a giant clone show
the Thai military
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on your next purchase Thailand that
stringy dingling hanging off of Burma
known for the funnily named capital city
that one kind of mid Hangover movie and
the type of people that I have sworn off
of stop bringing it up it's a dead meme
though beyond the ronche and vain
stereotypes there is much more to
Thailand than meets the eye just like
their women between over-the-top
beautiful Vistas dotted throughout the
country to the rich Siamese history
beneath Thailand is a gold mine of
culture and history but that's enough
fting Thailand is also home to a regime
that is not exactly what we would call
Ideal as far as personal Liberties go
with the Thai State being retro and
deciding that it's actually still in
Vogue to be a fullon military Yun after
some soul searching in
2014 this societal realignment came at
the cost of some rather desirable human
rights
violations wamp WP and all that other
shady [ __ ] now speaking of shady [ __ ]
let's skip some of the malar and cut
right to the chase the Thai military it
is a dire and corrupt husk of an
institution it is a terrible thing to
get involved with like many institutions
loyal to enlightened despots it is
wraith with procurement scandals General
incompetence and
propensity to C detach the sitting
government whenever it feels like it all
of which makes it somewhat of a mildly
toxic work environment to say the least
so it should not surprise you to find
out that the list of volunteers who wish
to enlist in this service
is rather low good thing those effects
for
that conscription but what makes
Thailand's system of conscription
interesting is the fact that it operates
based on a lottery system with each
recruitment center every April having a
set quota of bodies that it must enlist
in the service dictating how big the
lottery is set to be with the only way
to avoid this gamble is to well just
volunteer in the military so that's
somewhat redundant or you can qualify as
medically unfit but that's not as funny
so let's use our big hyper efficient and
wrinkly brains to run through a
simulation of it in what we call a
thought
exercise you are Tai I know how terrible
you are around 21 years old you've been
out of school for a couple of years but
are probably either straight into a job
or kicking about in uni on a degree
either way you've got your Life Path
unfurling before you with a broad plan
for your time in this earth probably set
top and secure at least that would be
the case in a normal country however you
are ti instead what you have to do is
report to the nearest recruitment center
with a gaggle of other boys in tow who
are all in a similar position to
yourself and you have to bring your
families along with you you then get
lined up before a squad of Tai soldiers
who beckon you towards them you are then
to take a slip of paper out of the
raffle box with a man at both sides of
you as you would hopefully manage to
guess from the context this raffle is
set to decide if you are the lucky Cy
ducky that will be scooped up by the
Armed Forces you are to draw your card
and face the large crowd of other Lads
and their mortified mothers if the card
you drew was black lucky you you get to
wo home and continue on with your life
unmolested if you're C is red however
well then you my boy you get to go and
fight Pirates and [ __ ] Isis in the
jungle yes by the way I'm being
completely serious the Thai military are
apparently fighting Isis cartels and
[ __ ] pirates in the South near The
Straits of Mala which for the
geographically stunted is an incredibly
important strategic choke point for
trade functionally being the Gibralter
of the East
and yes you are reading that Wiki chart
correctly both the US and Russia are
actually backing Thailand in this
endeavor taking into account that the
Thai population is roughly around 70
million people and that the widespread
proliferation of smartphones and
internet access has even reached the
tropical armet of Southeastern Asia we
have quite a library of video footage
showcasing this phenomena firsthand and
let me say they're all [ __ ] hilarious
I'm sorry they're really really funny re
really depressing but still pretty funny
a few common themes that you will find
Within These videos is the fact that all
of these men are constantly fainting
this phenomenon occurs regardless of
whether or not they drew a black card
because they are kind of literally
gambling with up to two years of their
lives so naturally they would be a
little bit tense
the other common phenomena that is
arguably a lot more depressing is the
crowd's cheering whenever a card is
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pulled this may seem a little bit
innocuous at first but when you take
into account that they cheer a lot more
whenever a lad has been [ __ ]
conscripted this warrants a little bit
more of a looking into it is commonly
specul ated that the crowd both the lads
in the line and their families watching
are all cheering whenever a lad is
conscripted because whenever that guy
draws a red card that's one less red
card in the box thus statistically
lowering the chances for their own Sons
to actually draw a red card this
wouldn't seem so [ __ ] up if it wasn't
for the fact that they are cheering not
even 15t away from the guy whilst he's
being strong armed away into the back
room by soldiers for processing so of
course there is a very very heavy
incentive to try and skirt the draft and
despite the fact that there are ways to
have your service shortened like for
example if you are studying for certain
degrees at University there are still
those who want to defy the odds and
avoid the gamble altogether of course
some of them will apparently go right
out of their way to act mentally
unhinged so that they can try and avoid
service some will actually go a step
further and break their own arms and
legs or run the risk of causing
permanent Serious injury to try and
weasel out of it but usually these guys
get found out and taken in anyways after
all you do have to be sick in the head
to be tie they're all very loopy fellows
the simple fact of the matter is if you
are a man then you have to contend with
the fact that you are probably going to
be dragged in to go through this process
usually regardless of
circumstance however that is if you're a
man I know the question that all of you
are asking right now yes I'm about to
answer it as we are all very very aware
Thailand is renowned internationally for
its fem fatals and before you ask no
they get checked out very very
thoroughly to see if they're legit as of
course Lads will go right out of their
way to avoid the draft by Dawning the
wig and dress and praying that they're
pretty enough but due to the prevalence
of said stunning and brave women
throughout the country the Thai military
knows exactly what to do when a f [ __ ] JS
into their recruitment center they pull
them into a back room and tell them to
strip
naked yet I'm being completely serious
they actually strip them down to check
and see if they have went through the
breast surgery or the sex reassignment
surgery as that is the only way they are
avoiding being
drafted so yes lady boys who still have
their cocking balls get drafted into the
Thai military which is is a hilarious S
I am envisioning God I've got a whole
sitcom in my head right now so my
apologies there is a way to avoid the
draft but a lot of people don't have the
strength to do it so in conclusion to
avoid the Thai military draft you either
have to be extremely mentally unwell
disabled lucky or have your we we
inverted your choice
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