Any alien who has the following qualifications may apply for naturalization as a Thai:
1
. has attained sui juris status under Thai law and his national law,
2
. has good conduct and gainful occupation,
3
. has taken up residence within the Kingdom for an uninterrupted period of not less
than
5
years prior to the date of applying for naturalization and has such knowledge of Thai
language as prescribed by law. The above requirements may be waived for a person who has
performed distinguished service to Thailand or who is a child or wife of a person who has been
naturalized as a Thai or has recovered Thai nationality or who used to have Thai nationality.
It is under the discretion of the Prime Minister, to grant or to reject any application for
naturalization. A favoured application shall be presented to His Majesty the King for approval.
Naturalization shall take effect upon its promulgation in the Government Gazette.
