Deputy Interior Minister Launches Crackdown on Fraudulent Birth Registrations, 50 Cases Revoked
Authorities have revoked 50 fraudulent birth registrations issued to foreign nationals over a five-year period, with one case still under verification in Nakhon Ratchasima province. The crackdown, led by Deputy Interior Minister Withoon Sir
On May 5, 2026, at the Phothikhlang Subdistrict Municipality office in Mueang district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, Withoon Sirinugul, Deputy Interior Minister and Central Registrar, chaired a meeting to monitor progress on fraudulent birth registration cases—or 'ghost births'—that had been used to benefit foreign nationals. The meeting was attended by Khitiphong Phongsuravet, Supakanan Kongketsamphibal and other subdistrict mayors, district officers from multiple districts, police, and relevant agencies.
Khitiphong revealed that a historical data review spanning 5-6 years identified 51 suspicious individuals. Of these, 50 have already had their registration status revoked, with one case still undergoing verification with Suranari Military Camp Hospital to confirm identity. Previous actions included initial revocations of 5 cases followed by 22 additional revocations, then another 23 after a deeper investigation conducted over the past weekend.
Khitiphong confirmed the investigation is now complete with no additional irregularities found. Affected individuals will have 15 days to file an appeal. Those who can prove clear identity and residence may request reinstatement; failure to appeal within the deadline results in permanent legal termination of status. The revocations have already been publicly announced to prevent misuse in legal matters.
Withoon stated the field visit aimed to track progress, assess obstacles, and establish preventive measures against future cases of this nature. Notably, a neighboring area in Nongphailoem Subdistrict Municipality was also found to have approximately 18 similar cases currently under investigation. Khitiphong added that the Nongphailoem cases appear linked to the same group involved in fraudulent ID card issuance, while cases in Prathap, Huaihlang, and Saikhio districts are district-level matters not directly involving local administrative bodies' registrations.
