Obtaining Thai Citizenship

[connor6063]

Im 18 and ive been with my Thai girlfriend for 1.5 years. She is 20. We are planning on getting married once we both finish university/graduate school. I was wondering how hard it would be ( if it is possible) to obtain Thai citzenship as an American and live and work full time in Thailand?

Any suggestions? She comes from a very wealthy background as do I so money isnt much of a problem if it is needed.

[Mario2008]

After I believe 3 years of marriage and living in Thailand it is possible. But you would need to have a job in Thailand and other qualifications to show you are an asset to Thai society. Speaking Thai would also be beneficial.

You can find more on this subject here:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Story-Thai-Citizenship-Applicatio-t121353.html

[InterestedObserver]

It is not impossible, just extremely difficult. After qualifying, which in itself is no easy task, people can wait years for an answer. You need a history of working and paying taxes in Thailand, contributing to Thai society, ability to speak Thai, no criminal record, and being well connected helps.

[connor6063]

I speak conversational Thai and i can read thai well. I also have connections through the Rotary of Thailand and several Thai business professionals in the chonburi area.

Edited December 30, 2011 by connor6063

[NewlyMintedThai]

I speak conversational Thai and i can read thai well. I also have connections through the Rotary of Thailand and several Thai business professionals in the chonburi area.

Without a good job, not enough at this point.

[Alvarez]

well, you must to live and work here for five years , then you salary must be from 40,000 but and up , speak, read and write Thai, sing the national phra barami , one interview and wait almost one year, that was the way in which i got it, but remember the must important part is your salary, so i guess that you must work or invest here:(