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Ethnic minority settlers and their Thai-born children entitled to citizenship - NSC chief
10 Sept 17:02 Key points summarised by AI
- Thailand's cabinet approved citizenship for approximately 340,000 ethnic minority settlers who have resided in the country for over 15 years, along with their 140,000 Thai-born children.
- Eligibility mandates settlers to have lived in Thailand for a minimum of 15 years, be listed on household registrations, possess 13-digit ID cards, and pledge loyalty to Thailand and its democratic system.
- The policy explicitly excludes migrant workers from neighboring countries, even those with long-term residency, from obtaining Thai citizenship.
- This initiative aligns with a 40-year government policy to integrate long-term settlers and their children, who cannot return to their home countries, ensuring they can assimilate and enjoy full Thai rights.
- Applicants must submit petitions at district offices; the screening process may take up to a year, but the final approval phase will be expedited to five days.
