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Step-by-step guides on Citizenship, Residency and Living
How can I get Thai citizenship?
Have you been living in Thailand for a while and looking for a way to stay on a permanent basis? This article gives a quick run down on the benefits which derive from having Thai citizenship and outlines who might qualify. It isn’t as hard or restrictive as you think!
Thai Permanent Residency – the ultimate guide
If you aren’t married to a Thai citizen, attaining PR is the first step to Thai citizenship. So how do you make your stay here permanent, and do away with the visa hassles once and for all?
Avoiding questionable financial advice in Thailand
For people living and working in Thailand, there are a number of very legitimate and tax effective ways of making investments. Nevertheless, there are a range of formal and informal ‘financial’ products and services, which take advantage of people and leave them worse off. I look at a couple of examples I’ve experienced.
Thai Social Security
Thai social security provides the cheapest and most comprehensive health insurance in Thailand. Find out how to integrate it into setting up your life in Thailand.
Driving a Thai car to Cambodia
If you’ve ever wondered how to take your Thai car on a road trip adventure to Cambodia? Read on!
International Schools in Thailand
For those who are looking to lay down roots in Thailand – particularly with children – the issue of schooling inevitably arises. Parents often look to educational options that allow their children to receive a level of education similar to what they would receive in the west. Depending on the school, dual citizenship can offer parents and students a range of advantages when it comes to enrollment and fees.
Featured Articles
Reclaiming Thai citizenship
You were born in Thailand but moved away at a young age. Now you’d like to get your Thai citizenship back.
Thai citizenship through marriage to a Thai husband
Foreign women married to Thai husbands are able to apply for Thai citizenship after as little as one year of marriage. Check out our personal account where we take you through in detail the steps – and the ins and outs of getting citizenship based on marriage to a Thai husband. You’ll be wondering why you didn’t apply earlier.
Thai citizenship lawyer recommendations?
Should I hire a lawyer to handle my PR or Citizenship application? Can we make any recommendations? We discuss the ins and out of hiring a lawyer or agent.
Thai Social Security
Thai social security provides the cheapest and most comprehensive health insurance in Thailand. Find out how to integrate it into setting up your life in Thailand.
Thai citizenship using DNA testing
In recent years the Thai government has been active in promoting DNA testing for those unable to claim Thai citizenship through standard channels. This article outlines how the process works and what it involves.
Thai military service for dual citizens
A common question that arises for male Thai citizens born and living overseas, as well as dual citizenship children born in Thailand, is whether they are eligible to be conscripted into the Thai military. Nevertheless, there is a lot of misunderstanding on how this all works. This article looks at the reality of the conscription issue the steps dual citizen males can take to make the system work legally work in their favour.
Thailand ancestry visas
Did you know that a special visa exists for people who had a parent born in Thailand? Check out who this visa might be suitable for and who how to go about getting one.
The yellow tabien baan – getting registered
For those who thinking about applying for citizenship, being registered in a tabien baan will be a key thing to have in place before applying. Those with Thai permanent residence will know all about this topic, but for others who are applying for Thai citizenship via marriage, or are just keen on having an official house registration document, please read on…
Latest Posts
Thai PR applications for 2023 now open!
Thai PR applications for 2023 are now open following a recent announcement by the Thai immigration department. Click here to discover how you might be eligible to apply!
Discounted health care for blood donors
A little know benefit for regular blood donors allows access to significantly discounted health care at Red Cross Hospitals in Thailand.
Reclaiming Thai citizenship
You were born in Thailand but moved away at a young age. Now you’d like to get your Thai citizenship back.
Driving a Thai car to Cambodia
If you’ve ever wondered how to take your Thai car on a road trip adventure to Cambodia? Read on!
How can I get Thai citizenship?
Have you been living in Thailand for a while and looking for a way to stay on a permanent basis? This article gives a quick run down on the benefits which derive from having Thai citizenship and outlines who might qualify. It isn’t as hard or restrictive as you think!
Thai citizenship application process
When you are ready to apply for Thai citizenship, this article will outline the process that you will go through. We take you step by step, from your first meeting with Special Branch, to navigating the points test and your Ministry of Interior interview.
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Education
International Schools in Thailand
For those who are looking to lay down roots in Thailand – particularly with children – the issue of schooling inevitably arises. Parents often look to educational options that allow their children to receive a level of education similar to what they would receive in the west. Depending on the school, dual citizenship can offer parents and students a range of advantages when it comes to enrollment and fees.
Health & Wellbeing
Thai Social Security
Thai social security provides the cheapest and most comprehensive health insurance in Thailand. Find out how to integrate it into setting up your life in Thailand.
Finance
Thai retirement savings and finances
Living and working in Thailand, understanding the options for increasing your retirement savings in an effective manner can be confusing. This article outlines some of the key options available to you.
