Section Code: 0023 - 0024
Thailand’s Nationality Act B.E. 2508
As amended by Acts B.E. 2535 No. 2 and 3 (1992)
Section 23. Thai Woman Recovery of Nationality
A woman of Thai nationality who has renounced Thai nationality in case of marriage to an alien under Section 13 may, if the marriage has been dissolved by whatsoever reason, apply for recovery of Thai nationality.
In applying for recovery of Thai nationality, a declaration of intention shall be made before the competent official according to the form and in the manner prescribed in the Ministerial Regulations.
Section 24. Child who becomes of legal age
A person of Thai nationality, together with his parent while not becoming sui juris, shall, if he desires to recover Thai nationality, file with the Competent official an application according to the form and in the manner prescribed in the Ministerial Regulations within two years from the day of his becoming sui juris under Thai law, and the law under which he has nationality.
The granting or refusal of permission for recovery of Thai nationality shall lie with the discretion of the Minister.