BANGKOK -- Thailand's powerful military has been rattled by a blow to its prestige from the weakest link under its command -- tens of thousands of new recruits, who have chosen to return to civilian life rather than remain soldiers another year.
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Thai military battles loss of recruits as abuses come to light
Thousands of soldiers ditch service, threatening powerful political institution
As the country's most dominant political institution, Thailand's military has up to now been able to flex its muscle as needed. © Reuters
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