Exceptions in Acquiring Thai Citizenship
Non-Eligible Persons Receiving Thai Citizenship
Section 7 bis of the Nationality Act B.E. 2508 (1965) does not grant Thai nationality to a person born in Thailand to foreign parents during their time of birth due to the following justifications:
- The person has been granted leniency for temporary residence in Thailand on a case-by-case basis.
- The person was granted permission for temporary stay in Thailand.
- The person has entered and resided in Thailand illegally.
However, the Minister may grant Thai nationality to newly-born foreign children in Thailand under the conditions of the Ministerial Regulations. However, they must be based on the following principles:
- National security.
- Human rights.
Nonetheless, the foreign child born in Thailand are allowed to enter and reside in Thailand without permission.
Diplomats and International Organizations
Section 8 of the Act does not grant Thai nationality to a person born in Thailand to foreign parents who work as:
- A head or a member of a diplomatic mission.
- A head or a member of a consular mission.
- An officer or expert of international organization.
- A family member as a relative under the patronage or a servant of persons under (1), (2) or (3).
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