ShingDam Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Hello everybody, I guess it would be a "dream" for every farrang staying with family in thailand to become a thai national. But theoretically, is it possible ? And if, how does it happen ? ShingDam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveromagnino Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Hello everybody,I guess it would be a "dream" for every farrang staying with family in thailand to become a thai national. But theoretically, is it possible ? And if, how does it happen ? ShingDam Quite possible, and some have done it. Theoretically Get a work visa extended for 3 years and work here with work permit/pay tax; get PR; stay another 2 years apply and get citizenship. - some minimum income creteria - some character tests - must speak/read some Thai - subjective test More realistically Do this, but on the way have all manner of interviews and delays, but process is basically the same and takes a while longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 I have never heard of a farang who has achieved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axel Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Most stop at PR (Permanent Residence) but one can go on after being here for a consecutive period of not less than five years, a permanent resident is eligible to apply for naturalization as a Thai. Generally, however, you should have been living in Thailand for 10 years, at least. Applicants for Thai nationality have to show that they: • are of full legal capacity under Thai law and the law under which they hold nationality; • display good behavior; • have a regular occupation and income; and • are able to speak and understand Thai. The naturalization application has to be made with the Special Branch Police Division of the Police Department. The application will be considered by a Naturalization Bureau. Final approval will be issued by the Interior Ministry. You need among others 2 guarantors (Thai of course) who give evidences about the Assets and conduct of the Naturalized person. Be prepared for a lenghty procedures (as in any country, I would say). Overall, it will be a total commitment to the coountry and should be very carefully considered. One as well shold consideer to lose the origial nationality, depending where you come from as many countries do not accept dual ones. I have one friend in LoS, who did it years ago. Easier to do business in Thailand, but he still holds (in his case can do) his original passport/nationality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMexpat Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Yes, it is possible and I am going to apply for this in future. I have been in Thailand for more then 10 years. Most of these years on a one year non imm visa and since two and a half years on a PR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewThai Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Hi All, I am thinking of giving up my citizenship from a neigbouring country and apply for a Thai citizenship. Anybody can advise on where I can start checking out the process? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Hi All,I am thinking of giving up my citizenship from a neigbouring country and apply for a Thai citizenship. Anybody can advise on where I can start checking out the process? Thank you! Do you have a Thai parent ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 I have never heard of a farang who has achieved it. I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sungod Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 If you are lucky you might even recieve your call up papers and do your national service for £3 a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 I have never heard of a farang who has achieved it. An interesting article: http://goldsea.com/Asiagate/508/14thai.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samran Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 I have never heard of a farang who has achieved it. I have. You have heard of a farang who has achieved it, or have you achieved it yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewThai Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Hi dr_Pat_Pong, I do not have a Thai parent at all. Just that I was thinking of living here 'full-time' and want to convert my statue to a Thai so as not to have the hassle of runnning around doing my visas every time. Any advise? Going to read the link that tywais provided now...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKK90210 Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Hmm....I wonder Will the thai government force you to renounce your old citizenship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Any advise? Going to read the link that tywais provided now...... That link was just to show a documented case of a farang getting Thai citizenship and won't help much in how to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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