I know this is not asking for visa advice, but as it's somewhat related I hope you don't mind. I am considering applying for a Thai passport next year on the points system. I know most of the requirements not I looking for clarification on some of them and help with the process.

Looking for some advice. I am from the UK, and presently in the UK. I am a mother of a 19 year old daughter, who has thai citizenship. I contacted the London Embassy and they said that I can apply for a family 0 visa, to spend time with my daughter, while she looks at universities in Thailand. However, my daughter turns 20 in March, and so my question is, does this mean that my visa at the end of the 90 days, will not get extended, as my daughter will then be 20? (as I am to understand, 19 years is the limit on visa for a parent) I want to stay 1 year in Thailand with her, but concerned if they will continue to extend the 0 visa due to my daughter's age.

Has anyone obtained Thai citizenship as a stateless person? I understand one of the exceptions to obtaining citizenship accommodates stateless people.

Long story short, I am of ethnic minority group born in rural Thailand. My family fled to the US post-war. None of us have Thai citizenship nor Thai birth certificates as most stateless people. My US passport and citizenship certificate state Thailand as country of birth.

Would this be sufficient documenttion for me to apply for Thai citizenship when I relocate? Based on my limited research, the only other requirements are to declare a current Thai citizen relative living there and to be able to write my name in Thai.

Thai embassy in Los Angeles does not assist with obtaining citizenship except for those who are of actual Thai ancestry blood.

so dtv is made for Digital nomad tourists, not for married or mothers/fathers of thai children? true?

Sawasdee Krub,

Anyone familiar with this coming from the Us should be able to help.

I’ve been told the move to stay in Thailand is to apply for the DTV visa, full stop. The issue of course is that you need 500,000 baht average in a bank account (checking /savings) for 90 + days.

I have a brokerage account with the amount but from what I understand, that doesn’t work because it has to be currency, not stocks, crypto, etc.

My back up is an ED visa, but I’m concerned because the fees aren’t refundable for either option, and I’m flying on 31st Oct.

If I’m being honest, I’m planning to train Muay Thai, and learn the language (probably seek citizenship eventually)

I get checks for life, and plan on working digitally on top of that, but they want 3 months of the money in my account to recieve DTV.

Can I come in with ED and and apply after the expiration from another SE country?

Is there any tips on how I still may be able to get the DTV? I really really want that one!

Khop Khun Krub!

Sorry to ask another Tdac question as I can see there has been quiet a few lately.

I am travelling next month on a UK passport with my wife who is Thai, she will be leaving the UK on her UK passport but entering Thailand on her Thai passport.

So will she actually need a TDac? If so would she need to enter her Thai passport details or her UK passport details?

Thanks for any help on this.

Please remove if not allowed.

I’ve two half thai children and I’m on the birth certificate but now I need to legitimise them and have parental responsibility and the mother gives her consent.

I read online I can go to the district office and submit paperwork to have this approved and a child certificate issued.

However the staff told the mum we need a lawyer and have to go to court.

Has anyone had any experience doing this?

I’m seeking advice or insights from anyone who may have gone through a similar situation.

I’ve been living and working in Thailand for the past 17 years as a university instructor. I’m a U.S. citizen and have held a valid work permit and visa throughout my time here.

Recently, I officially obtained Thai citizenship through my mother, who is Thai by birth. I now have my Thai National ID card and have submitted all necessary documents to my workplace so that my employment records are now under my Thai ID instead of my U.S. passport.

Here’s where I’m unsure:

My current work permit and visa (issued under my U.S. passport) are valid until October 2025. I asked my employer what I need to do about closing or canceling them, and they told me I don’t need to do anything—that I should just let them expire since I’m now legally Thai.

That doesn’t sound quite right to me. I feel like there should be some formal process to close out the old visa and work permit under my foreign passport. I’m worried that “doing nothing” might leave a loose end or even a negative mark in the immigration system, especially if I ever need to re-enter Thailand in the future using my U.S. passport (just hypothetically).

Has anyone here been through this process or have advice on what steps I should take? Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Is this directive from 2023 still in effect, or is this purely up to the immigration officer at the airport? I called immigration in Thailand today and they informed me they are not sure what this directive is. With the introduction of TDAC I wanted to know how this applies.

Can anyone advise please?

So my wife (Thai) and I have been married for 25 years this year. We've lived in the UK for most of those years, but now looking to retire to Thailand in 2 years when our son finishes uni.

Our son is 19 and holds a British passport. He was born in the UK. Would he be able to move with us and claim Thai citizenship without messing around with visas?

My concern is the whole national service thing. We didn't register him as eligible for national service as we live in the UK and at the time we had no intention of moving back to Thailand. It would be good if my son has the option of moving with us, even if it's only for a year or two.

Would this be an issue? Cheers