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作者: ouch (沉默的螺旋) 看板: Srichaphan
標題: Srichaphan Free to Lob Tennis Balls, Not Hand Grenades
時間: Tue Apr 13 02:14:44 2004
Srichaphan Free to Lob Tennis Balls, Not Hand Grenades
Thailand has decided it is better served having its national hero Paradorn
Srichaphan firing tennis balls than assault rifles. Srichaphan, the first
Asian-born man to break into the Top 10 of the INDESIT ATP Entry Rankings,
has avoided a potential two-year stint in the Thai military.
All Thai men aged 21 and over who do not enlist in the military face the
prospect of being conscripted for two years if their district falls short
of making its enlistment quota.
Last Wednesday Srichaphan reported to the Prawert district recruiting
office in his home city of Bangkok. The district needed to fill 63 places
and 65 Thais voluntarily enlisted, leaving Srichaphan free to continue his
tennis career.
"It was an exciting experience, and I felt relieved and satisfied because
it doesn't concern me anymore," Srichaphan told reporters.
"When I am done with my tennis playing career I would be glad to serve the
nation," he said.
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