Over the last three years, over 18,000 stateless people have been granted nationality in Thailand. This has reduced the overall number of stateless in the country to 443,862. The UNHCR has highlighted that stateless cannot fully enjoy their human rights, including the freedom of movement and property ownership. Stateless and people at risk of statelessness in Thailand include those who have lost connection with their country of origin, and those who have never registered in Thailand. Since the legislative changes of 2008, access to nationality has
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