Military Conscription Letters Delivered Monthly in Thanbyuzayat Town, Sparking Fear Among Residents

August 8, 2025

HURFOM: In Thanbyuzayat Town, Mon State, the military Junta has continued its campaign of forced conscription, repeatedly issuing military summons letters to residents across multiple wards.
Local sources confirmed that over 40 individuals received conscription notices between early July and early August 2025. The affected wards include Kyan Khine Yae, Aung Chan Thar, Set Thit Paing, Aung Tharyar, Kyaung Paing, Hintharwadi, Aung Zeya, Aung Zeya Extension, Aung Mingalar, Kyakan, and Phaung Sein.

At least 12 men from Kyakan, Phaung Sein, Aung Zeya, Aung Zeya Extension, Kyan Khine Yae, and Aung Kuthoe wards have already been forcibly recruited into military service. Among those summoned, eight individuals are currently living abroad. In one case, a family was forced to pay 6 million kyat to the Junta’s conscription team in order to hire a substitute.

“What’s happening now is that the military just keeps sending out summons letters. They’re also holding monthly ‘drawing lots,’ and stopping young people on the streets to check if they’ve received notices. Some are arrested on the spot,” said a woman familiar with the situation.

The Junta has reportedly intensified these efforts, delivering new summons letters each month without regard for the recipient’s location or personal status. University students and individuals residing abroad have been among those targeted.

Those who attempt to evade conscription by fleeing or going into hiding face threats of punishment. Families remaining in the household are warned that they could face house lockdowns, arrest warrants, or prosecution by conscription authorities.

According to local reports, the Junta has already opened up to 15 military training batches in Mon State since the start of 2025 and continues to push forward with new rounds. The military has stated that each training batch lasts four months, with conscripts expected to serve for two years. Those with academic degrees or specialized skills may be held for three years. In the event of a declared national emergency, the conscription period can be extended up to five years.

The atmosphere in Thanbyuzayat has grown increasingly tense as residents live in fear of being taken or losing their loved ones to forced military service.

Written by HURFOM · Filed Under News