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DOPA denies nationality law changes would open politics to foreign nationals
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Thailand’s Department of Provincial Administration has dismissed social media claims that planned amendments to the Nationality Act would allow newly naturalised foreign nationals to enter politics, saying the proposal remains at an early public cons
Key facts
- The department, under the Ministry of Interior, said the draft is intended to address issues involving stateless persons, wording changes linked to the marriage equality law, and residence rights for former Thai nationals.
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- Public consultation is being conducted through the central legal system of the Office of the Council of State from May 22 to June 21, 2026.
- The first concerns Section 7 bis, paragraph two, of the Nationality Act B.E
Summary
The department, under the Ministry of Interior, said the draft is intended to address issues involving stateless persons, wording changes linked to the marriage equality law, and residence rights for former Thai nationals.
The clarification came after social media posts claimed that Thai people were alarmed by the government’s plan to amend nationality law. The issue gained wider political attention after the Thai Pakdee Party opposed the proposal, warning that it could affect national security and create future political risks.