Politics Interior Ministry Denies Claims on Thai “White Card”, Blames Social Media for Misinformation

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of ThaiRath.

 

The Ministry of Interior has firmly denied claims circulating on Chinese social media that suggest the Thai “White Card” makes it easy for foreigners to acquire Thai citizenship and property rights.

 

Ms Traisulee Traisoranakul, Secretary to the Minister of Interior and spokesperson for the ministry, clarified that such claims are misleading and do not reflect the reality of Thailand’s legal and administrative processes. Her comments came in response to a viral post dated 23 May, which appeared to promote the so-called “White Card” as a shortcut to Thai nationality and related benefits.

 

The “White Card”, officially known as the Card for Persons Without Legal Status in Civil Registration, is issued under strict legal criteria. It is designed to provide identification for stateless individuals or those without nationality, not as a pathway to full citizenship.

 

“The information being circulated on Chinese social media distorts the truth,” said Ms Traisulee. “The Department of Provincial Administration follows stringent protocols in verifying and granting registration status. Recipients must meet all conditions prescribed by law.”

 

She emphasised that possession of the card does not equate to automatic rights to Thai citizenship, property ownership, or employment. The ministry has urged the public not to be misled by online narratives and reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and adherence to legal processes in all nationality-related matters.

 

The Ministry of Interior has called on international media and social media platforms to exercise caution and accuracy when discussing sensitive issues involving national security and immigration policy.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from ThaiRath 2025-05-25.

 

 

 

[Andytheburiramman]

I thought this was a myth; however, recently I met a french man living here who had one.