The Cabinet has approved citizenship for 483,000 long-term migrants and children born in Thailand, with the policy set to take effect within 60 days. The decision, announced on October 29, is expected to support multiple sectors by formally recognizing individuals who have resided in Thailand for years.
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According to Prime Minister’s Office Spokesperson Jirayu Huangsap, the policy follows recommendations from the National Security Council to address nationality and legal status issues for long-term migrants and children born in the country. This new resolution replaces a previous one from January 2021. The affected groups include around 120,000 individuals who arrived between 1984 and 1999, approximately 215,000 between 2005 and 2011, 29,000 children born to ethnic minorities, and 113,000 children born to individuals without legal status, totaling 483,000 people.
Full story: National News Bureau of Thailand
Krajangwit Johjit
National News Bureau of Thailand
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