Ethnic Minorities are Treated as Second-Class Citizens Even When Granted Citizenship.

For non-citizens who are able to gain their citizenship, the fight is not fully won. These "new" citizens exist in Thailand as "second-class citizens." Being granted citizenship does not guarantee security and stability. According to Section 19 of Thailand's Nationality Act, the Minister has the right to revoke citizenship to previous non-citizens if:

1. There is any suspicion of false information provided for citizenship.
2. There is any evidence of a using a former nationality.
3. The citizen commits any act that is considered an insult to the nation .
4. The citizen commits any act that is considered contrary to public order and good morals. (Those who fall victim to Human Trafficking into the Sex Industry are considered to be committing such acts despite the fact that this work is against their will .)
5. The citizen has resided abroad for more than 5 years without domicile in Thailand .
6. The citizen retains a nationality of a country at war with Thailand .

Revocation of citizenship is not a concern that other citizens in Thailand face.