Thai nationality approved for 369 wives
Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda has approved Thai nationality for 369 women married to Thai men - some of whom had been waiting for nationality for several years.
The grants had to be carefully considered as the process was about national security, although the rights of those waiting for nationality was also important, Anupong said yesterday.
The name list was posted on the Department of Provincial Administration website to stop the women from being exploited by state officials or others.
It will be submitted to the Office of the Cabinet Secretary and announced in the Royal Gazette soon.
Another group of 272 immigrants received Thai nationality on Wednesday, Anupong said.
