An end may be in sight to separation of ‘farang’ families

FOREIGN nationals who are permanent residents or hold work permits will soon be allowed to return to Thailand, a government official said in response to a recent plea from foreigners wanting to return to their partners.

The authorities are currently working on repatriating Thai nationals stranded abroad, and after that it will work on allowing foreigners who have permanent residence permit or a work permit to re-enter the country, Natapanu Nopakun, deputy director general of Foreign Ministry’s Information Department and deputy spokesperson, said in reply to The Nation’s query.