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Can my British son claim Thai citizenship and avoid military conscription when moving to Thailand?
Jun 9, 2025
22 days ago
Abe ********
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
A user is inquiring about the possibility of their 19-year-old son, who holds a British passport, obtaining Thai citizenship and moving with them to Thailand after living in the UK for 25 years. The concern revolves around the implications of Thai national service eligibility due to his potential citizenship and whether this could be avoided since they did not register him for military service while living abroad. Various comments suggest that acquiring Thai citizenship would indeed make him eligible for conscription, and there are specific processes and paperwork involved in obtaining a Thai passport, including the necessity of translating and notarizing his UK birth certificate. The discussion addresses the realities of national service in Thailand and the implications for dual nationality, with mixed opinions on the benefits and drawbacks of military service.
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