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Once an Alien, Always an Alien: Thailand’s Xenophobia Is Written Into Law

November 4, 2026November 2, 2026 by Thaigest
Most foreigners in Thailand legally remain permanent aliens.

Thirty years of visits, 12 years of residence, a Thai wife and Thai tax filings still leave one writer legally an alien. Thailand’s xenophobia is written into law.

Categories Society, Travel & tourism, Visas & immigration Tags Alien, Citizenship, Naturalization, Thai Passport, Thailand 1 Comment

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