Joeissimo

On 1/3/2016 at 11:46 AM, IMA_FARANG said:

There have been a number of posts on this forum in the past by dual Thai and U.S. citizens. holding both countries passports.

As far as I know there is no law requiring a person to give up his or her citizenship in the U.S. or Thailand.

I am aware that other countries do require a person to give up his or her citizenship.

But as far as I know there is no U.S. or Thai law actually requiring them to give up their citizenship to take up the other countries citizenship as a dual citizen.

However, I am not a lawyer so I am not 100% sure of the law.

I found this links from US gov website for dual citizenship that may help.   And Thai document that came from Thai embassy but it in Thai.  So summary, U.S. and Thai both not required to give up their citizenship (U.S. and Thai citizenship).  Hope it helps.  

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/travel-legal-considerations/Advice-about-Possible-Loss-of-US-Nationality-Dual-Nationality/Dual-Nationality.html

http://thaiembassy.se/wp-content/uploads/3t.pdf

Every country has their own method to count unemployment working age/eligibility. 1.2% does not reflect real unemployment rate (try google “real unemployment rate). The inflated rate does not count for under-employment such as a person with higher degree working at low wage job or outside their specialize skill.  I.e. working in 7-11 or as factory worker with bachelor degree.  Many counties (including U.S. during the financial crisis in 2008) want low unemployment rate to make their administration looks better specially before the election.  BTW, I have no opinion in any political party in any country (I can vote in U.S.). This study does not have impact in economic prediction in the Thai’s GDP or SET.  But it just give a good headline for Thai’s newspaper.   

Hello all,

A Thai born lived in Los Angeles for 26 years and just moved back to Thailand two years ago.  May be I can help.  I'm just recently working with AIA in Udonthani.   I had life insurance license with State of California years ago.  So I'll be honest with you.  If i can't help you or the local is more expensive, I'll let you know.  Please private message me or email me for info: <contact by personal messenger>

Also Personal Accident or as Thai called it "Pee Ae" is a very good basic coverage.  The reason being that Thai hospital may not sure if the foreign insurance will covered the medical expenses.  But if you have local insurance, they are more likely to taking good care of you.  Any insurance will do.  Thai banks have it.  If you are 70 or older, I think the Personal Accident that the bank sale is cheaper.  Same case with my aunt.  She is 72 year old Thai with American passport.  I looked it up with my AIA's price.  The coverage is less, but it is cheaper at the bank.

Any question please don't hesitate to ask.   I hope I can help fellow expat,

Joey