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✅ Nepali citizens residing in Thailand
✅ Persons of Nepali Origin (PNO) holding non-SAARC nationality
✅ Thai-Nepali organizations or businesses that support NRNA’s goals
Visit nrnathailand.org/register, complete the membership form, and upload required documents:
Copy of passport
Thai visa or residency proof
Optional: proof of Nepali origin (for PNOs)
Currently, FREE (limited-time waiver)!
Standard fees:
General Member – ฿300 (valid for 2 years)
Lifetime Member – ฿8,000 (one-time payment)
🌟 Legal aid and advocacy for migrant workers
🎉 Access to cultural events (e.g., Teej, Dashain, New Year)
🤝 Business & professional networking opportunities
🗳 Voting rights in NRNA elections (General Assembly)
📢 Priority in volunteering, leadership training, and special programs
In 2005, making it the first National Coordination Council (NCC) of NRNA in Southeast Asia.
📌 Protects rights of Nepali migrants in Thailand
📌 Organizes cultural, educational, and charitable events
📌 Facilitates Nepal–Thailand trade, tourism, and investment
📌 Provides emergency support, including repatriation aid and COVID response
📌 Promotes unity, leadership, and civic engagement in the Thai-Nepali community
It is governed by an elected Executive Committee (current term: 2025–2027):
Coordinator: Sanjay Dhakal
Deputy Coordinator
General Secretary
Treasurer
Active sub-committees: Youth, Women, Legal Aid, Investment, Social Welfare, and Media
Send an email to 📩 volunteer@nrnathailand.org
or join our open monthly community meetups in Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, or online.
The International Coordination Council (ICC) is NRNA’s global governing body. It oversees all 88 NCCs worldwide and:
🌍 Sets global policies and strategies
📅 Hosts Global NRN Conferences (e.g., Kathmandu 2025)
🤝 Coordinates with the Government of Nepal on diaspora rights and investments
We:
🔗 Follow and implement ICC guidelines locally
🎤 Send elected delegates to global assemblies and working groups
📄 Report on the needs, challenges, and progress of the Nepali community in Thailand
The NRN Act 2064 is a landmark law passed by the Government of Nepal, which:
Recognizes NRNs and PNOs officially
Provides eligibility for Continuation of Nepali Citizenship (CNC)
Ensures legal backing for NRN investments in Nepal
Offers certain rights and protections to the diaspora
🌐 Join ICC committees: Youth, Women, Investment, Heritage, etc.
🎤 Attend Regional and Global Conferences
💡 Contribute to ICC-led development and relief projects in Nepal
📲 Stay updated via NRNA’s official website and social media platforms