Nationality of a new born?

[lujanit]

I hope this is the right place to post this topic. If not, mods please redirect.

I was asked an odd Q this afternoon. A couple living here in Thailand, both European although not from the same country are about to have a child born here. They want to know can the child obtain Thai citizenship/passport as this is what they want. I have seen plenty of examples where one parent is Thai and the other a foreigner but this is the first time I have seen this.

Can anyone answer this please. A authoritative source would be good so the couple can check for themselves.

TIA

[lopburi3]

No. Citizenship is not gained by birth in Thailand.

[Sawan Chan 7]

The child can only get citizenship if one of the parents has Permanent Residency.

[Sawan Chan 7]

Only if one of the parents has Permanent Residency

[Sawan Chan 7]

Only if parent has PR

[ripstanley]

Show them this link

http://www.expectingexpats.com/2013/04/08/how-to-apply-for-foreign-citizenship-for-children-born-in-thailand/

[VIPinthailand]

not really, it s not like in the USA.

baby will be a EU citizen.

[Soutpeel]

The child is not Thai and no claim to citizenship

[samran]

Unless one of the parents was Thai, or both parents (not just one) have permanent residency, then the child will not have claim to thai nationality.

[lujanit]

Thanks for the quick replies and for the excellent link to the article.

[krisb]

Yep same as if birth is given on a plane over the Atlantic for example or in an airport.