snuggzzz Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 (edited) I have a Thai wife who is now a naturalised British subject. Her son cameto the UK in 2010. He is now aged 20 years old and in full-timeeducation. He has a Thai passport with unlimited leave to enter the UK. The grandfather (father-in-law) has told my wife that her Son has toreturn to Thailand to complete his military call-up, apparently, if heis 'chosen', he has to serve in the Thai Army or he forfeits certainrights and that he is liable to arrest (= shame on the family) when he returns to Thailand. My stepson is now being offered a UK college course lasting 3/4 yearsin an apprenticeship scheme.Obviously any return to complete ArmyCall-up in Thailand would impact on this also, such a time spent out ofthe UK would void his current status to freely enter the UK. Does anyone know of any exemptions or otherwise to being 'called-up'to the Thai Army that may apply to my stepson, any info would be greatlyappreciated. My stepson is anxious to stay and complete his educationbut does not wish to upet his Grandfather. Thanks for looking. Edited February 24, 2013 by snuggzzz Tidied up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_brownstone Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 There is no compulsion to return to Thailand if the person is resident overseas or studying. Only if he returns to live permanently in Thailand before the age of 30 will he be subject to the recruitment Lottery, he can return to Thailand for short visits with no problem and no fear of arrest. Patrick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyride Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Surely the family could approach the authorities and make enquiries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 As long as he is not registered on a household registration book in Thailand it would not be a problem. Persons living overseas are not called to serve. When he turns 30 still have to register, but will be placed in the reserve army with a very low possibility of being called for duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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