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: 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. sissyboi ladyboy
: Despite identifying as female, trans women are legally required to attend the draft because their legal status at birth remains "male". Exemption and Visibility The Thai military draft serves as a stark
: 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. : Despite identifying as female, trans women are