The Cabinet has approved citizenship for 483,000 long-term migrants and children born in Thailand, with the policy set to take effect within 60 days. The decision, announced on October 29, is expected to support multiple sectors by formally recognizing individuals who have resided in Thailand for years.

 

According to Prime Minister’s Office Spokesperson Jirayu Huangsap, the policy follows recommendations from the National Security Council to address nationality and legal status issues for long-term migrants and children born in the country. This new resolution replaces a previous one from January 2021.

 

The affected groups include around 120,000 individuals who arrived between 1984 and 1999, approximately 215,000 between 2005 and 2011, 29,000 children born to ethnic minorities, and 113,000 children born to individuals without legal status, totaling 483,000 people.

 

The spokesperson outlined that reviewing applications individually for this large group could take up to 44 years, prompting the Cabinet to streamline procedures. The Ministry of Interior has been tasked with finalizing detailed regulations for implementation, which are expected to be issued within 30 to 60 days.

 

Jirayu reiterated that granting citizenship acknowledges these individuals’ longstanding presence and contributions to Thailand. Most already possess essential documentation and are employed within the country. The formal status will provide them with greater freedom of movement, enable increased economic participation, and improve the ability to track residency and backgrounds in public records.

 

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

Source: NNT 

-- 2024-10-31

 

 

That's a courageous and very welcome act to have been taken by the cabinet.

 

Congratulations!

1 hour ago, Puccini said:

That's a courageous and very welcome act to have been taken by the cabinet.

 

Congratulations!

well as courageous as it is, I have lived here a very long time - spent a lot of money, maybe they need to expand that a little and consider those that have contributed  to Thailand  for many many years 

I've lived here for a long time as well and contributed heaps but all they want to do is tax me in return!!!!

Probably the single most important act of humanity that Thailand has ever achieved...!

So do the 483,000 long term residents have to apply for citizenship, or will they be contacted? Are these just people who have annual extensions to a visa? What about those of us who have Pemanent residency? Will we be granted citizenship?As for children born in Thailand with a Thai parent, they automatically have Thai citizenship!

10 hours ago, webfact said:

The spokesperson outlined that reviewing applications individually for this large group could take up to 44 years,

Lol

12 hours ago, smedly said:

well as courageous as it is, I have lived here a very long time - spent a lot of money, maybe they need to expand that a little and consider those that have contributed  to Thailand  for many many years 

You don't qualify then? How come?

1 hour ago, bradiston said:

You don't qualify then? How come?

maybe you do, are you part of an ethnic minority 

5 hours ago, smedly said:

maybe you do, are you part of an ethnic minority 

Is that a criterion?

19 hours ago, smedly said:

well as courageous as it is, I have lived here a very long time - spent a lot of money, maybe they need to expand that a little and consider those that have contributed  to Thailand  for many many years 

 

   You have citizenship of another Country, the people in question don't have citizenship of any other Country.

   Besides, there are avenues that you can take to get Thai citizenship if you want 

11 hours ago, prakhonchai nick said:

As for children born in Thailand with a Thai parent, they automatically have Thai citizenship!

 Lots of Children born in Thailand haven't got a Thai parent , some their Grandparents were born in Thailand but they didn't get Thai citizenship .

   They were born on a dirt floor in the mountains  and not officially recorded anywhere 

12 hours ago, prakhonchai nick said:

So do the 483,000 long term residents have to apply for citizenship, or will they be contacted? Are these just people who have annual extensions to a visa? What about those of us who have Pemanent residency? Will we be granted citizenship?As for children born in Thailand with a Thai parent, they automatically have Thai citizenship!

 

Have you tried being born again?

21 hours ago, Puccini said:

That's a courageous and very welcome act to have been taken by the cabinet.

 

Congratulations!

 

Indeed. They've just gotten themselves about 335,000 new votes at the next rodeo.