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What is the difference between a Thai national and a Thai resident?

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Oct 12, 2020
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What is the difference between Thai national and Thai resident? (look at the photo)
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A Thai national holds a Thai passport and is a citizen of Thailand. In contrast, a Thai resident is someone who lives in Thailand with a Residency Permit, typically granted permanent residency, allowing them to reside in the country indefinitely without being a citizen.
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A Thai resident is someone who has been granted permanent residency in Thailand and can live here indefinitely, but is not a citizen.
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If you clicked on the links...

A Thai national is someone with a Thai passport.

A Thai resident is someone who lives in Thailand, and has a Residency Permit (they would know if they have a residency permit or not)
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