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uncleclot · 21st May 2007, 03:04

My Son has dual citizenship, both Thai and US. My daughter is also a dual citizen, but that's no problem. My problem lies here. If my son keeps his Thai citizenship, but we are residing in the US, does he still have to register for the Thai Military draft when he turns 21? If so, and he does not register, would he be considered a "criminal"? Would he be "arrested" traveling back to Thailand to visit family? When he is older (age 15?), should he just formerly renounce his Thai citizenship to avoid the possibility of being drafted? Does anyone know if he even has to register since he is also a US citizen and resides in the US? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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uncleclot uncleclot is..... Established User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 106 vCash: 500 Rep Power: 15	Should My Son Renounce Thai Citizenship? My Son has dual citizenship, both Thai and US. My daughter is also a dual citizen, but that's no problem. My problem lies here. If my son keeps his Thai citizenship, but we are residing in the US, does he still have to register for the Thai Military draft when he turns 21? If so, and he does not register, would he be considered a "criminal"? Would he be "arrested" traveling back to Thailand to visit family? When he is older (age 15?), should he just formerly renounce his Thai citizenship to avoid the possibility of being drafted? Does anyone know if he even has to register since he is also a US citizen and resides in the US? Any help would be greatly appreciated.