Expats and Retirees Excluded in Thailand's Citizenship Grants

[BritScot]

11 hours ago, prakhonchai nick said:

Just like in the UK, 480,000 stateless people (effectively refugees)  once given citizenship, will clog up hospitals making waits even longer, since  seeing a doctor will now be free.

They already are and don't forget the near a million coming into the UK legally every year. 

Edited 2 hours ago by BritScot

[pacovl46]

12 hours ago, bradiston said:

Refugees are expats? Are you kidding?

Really? Refugees from Cambodia and Laos? 

 

The article stated expats, plus stateless people plus refugees. Just because you're an expat doesn't mean that your stateless or a refugee and I'm only talking about expats. I have no problem eith stateless people and refugees being given citizenship whatsoever.

Edited 2 hours ago by pacovl46

[pacovl46]

11 hours ago, Aviatorhi said:

They have a state (citizenship) whereas these stateless people from disputed border regions do not. Try using more than the "me me me" part of your brain at least once in your life. 

I have no problem with stateless people and refugees being given citizenship whatsoever, but that doesn't really apply to expats from Cambodia and Laos, now does it? 

Edited 2 hours ago by pacovl46

[pacovl46]

6 hours ago, NanLaew said:

 

The people from Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia are stateless.

 

What's your state?

Myanmar yes, and some of the northern tribes also yes, but Laos and Cambodia? Also, the article mentions expats, plus refugees, plus stateless people. I'm only talking about expats!

Edited 2 hours ago by pacovl46

[nakhonandy]

It is somewhat irritating when some friends of mine in the UK have Thai wives and they are granted UK citizenship. However, neither I or friends in Thailand with Thai wives and family are granted similar rights.

That said, I totally agree with the government proposal to do this for the stateless minority. 

[BritManToo]

1 minute ago, nakhonandy said:

It is somewhat irritating when some friends of mine in the UK have Thai wives and they are granted UK citizenship. However, neither I or friends in Thailand with Thai wives and family are granted similar rights.

That said, I totally agree with the government proposal to do this for the stateless minority. 

It's even easier for foreign women to get Thai citizenship as the spouse of a Thai man.

[nakhonandy]

4 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

It's even easier for foreign women to get Thai citizenship as the spouse of a Thai man.

True, I forgot to include that, thanks.

Typical of this chauvinist society. 

[Gknrd]

Let's face it Thailand is a very difficult place to call home. It has only one thing and you have to be on Guard with that.  As I got older Thailand was just more of a PITA than a retirement home.

[elektrified]

13 hours ago, pacovl46 said:

How does the expat status of people from Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia differ from expats from western countries? Theyrw both expats. Also, I'd say it's safe to say, that expats and retirees from western countries have more expendable income than any of the neighboring Asian countries. They therefore stimulate tue economy quote a bit more per capita...

They are stateless... and contribute to the economy, pay taxes....get it? My friend is Shan/Tai Yai, has lived here 30+ years. She is legally employed, pays into the social security system for healthcare, her child is a Thai citizen. She deserves citizenship.