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Thailand tightens citizenship rules after nominee concerns
Thailand is reviewing its citizenship application system and past approvals amid concerns over foreign nationals using Thai ID cards as nominees in local businesses. The Interior Ministry, as part of a wider enforcement campaign, will also increase immigration-law training for local officials. Foreigners who hold or are applying for Thai nationality should monitor the outcome, as rules may become stricter.
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Part of an ongoing situationNationwide crackdown on foreign nominee businesses24 developments →