: Transgender individuals can be exempt from service by providing a gender reassignment certificate or relevant medical documentation proving they are not fit for duty based on "gender identity disorder" (a term still used in official military contexts).
: Despite identifying as female, trans women are legally required to attend the draft because their legal status at birth remains "male". Exemption and Visibility sissyboi ladyboy
Draft Paper: The Intersection of Identity and State in the Thai Military Draft : Transgender individuals can be exempt from service
: While they are visible and often accepted in entertainment and fashion, it remains illegal for trans people to serve in the Thai military even if they wish to do so. : What was once a source of stress
: What was once a source of stress has become a "powerful symbol of pride," with many trans women turning their attendance into a celebration of their identity.
: Eligible men must draw a card from an opaque container; a "red card" results in two years of military service, while a "black card" grants an exemption.