NON-RESIDENT NEPALI ASSOCIATION – THAILAND CHAPTER (NRNA THAILAND)
COMPREHENSIVE MEMBERSHIP POLICY
(Document Code: NRNATH-POL-001)
Effective Date: 30 March 2025
Approved by Executive Committee Resolution No. EC/03/2025

1. POLICY STATEMENT

This document establishes the official membership framework for NRNA Thailand in accordance with:

  • NRNA International Coordination Council (ICC) Bylaws 2021
  • Thailand’s Foreign Organizations Act B.E. 2558
  • Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) B.E. 2562

2. MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

2.1 Voting Members

(Eligible for elections and leadership roles)

2.1.1 General Member

  • Fee: ฿500 biennial
  • Requirements:
    • Nepali citizenship or origin
    • Valid Thai visa (Non-Immigrant/Work Permit)
    • Minimum 2 years residency in Thailand

2.1.2 Lifetime Member

  • Fee: ฿5,000 one-time
  • Privileges:
    • Permanent voting rights
    • Priority event invitations

2.2 Non-Voting Members

2.2.1 Associate Member

  • Fee: ฿300 biennial
  • Eligibility:
    • Thai nationals of Nepali descent
    • Nepal-related organizations

2.2.2 Student Member

  • Fee: ฿100 biennial
  • Requirements:
    • Enrollment proof from Thai institution
    • Valid student visa

2.3 Honorary Member

  • Awarded by Executive Committee
  • Fee-exempt

3. APPLICATION PROCEDURE

3.1 Digital Submission

  • Portal: https://nrnathailand.org/register/
  • Required Documents:
    • Scanned passport/NID card
    • Thai residency proof (utility bill/rental contract)
    • Recent passport-size photo (digital)

3.2 Verification Process

  • Step 1: Automated document check (48 hours)
  • Step 2: Video interview if required
  • Step 3: Approval notification via SMS/email

3.3 Payment Methods

  • PromptPay (Thai mobile banking)
  • Bank transfer (Kasikorn Bank Account: XXX-XXX-XXXX)
  • In-person at Bangkok/Phuket/Pattaya offices

4. MEMBER RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 Entitlements

  • Access to legal assistance hotline
  • Discounts at partner businesses
  • Voting in biennial elections (voting members only)

4.2 Obligations

  • Annual profile updates
  • Compliance with NRNA code of conduct
  • Timely fee payments

5. DATA MANAGEMENT

5.1 Privacy Protections

  • All data stored on secure Thai servers
  • PDPA-compliant encryption standards

5.2 Retention Policy

  • Active members: Data retained indefinitely
  • Lapsed members: Data anonymized after 3 years

6. POLICY ADMINISTRATION

6.1 Governing Bodies

  • Membership Committee: Oversees applications
  • Ethics Bureau: Handles violations

6.2 Amendment Process

  1. Proposal submission to Secretariat
  2. Executive Committee review
  3. 2/3 majority vote required

APPENDICES
A. Fee Structure Table
B. Document Checklist
C. Grievance Form Template

CONTACT
President, NRNA NCC Thailand
+66 61 784 9898 | members@nrnathailand.org

DEFINITION OF NEPALI ORIGIN

(As per Nepal’s Non-Resident Nepali Act 2078 with Thailand-specific adaptations)

5.1 Non-Resident Nepali (NRN)

Refers to any of the following residing outside Nepal (excluding SAARC nations):

  1. Foreign Citizens of Nepali Origin:
    • Individuals who previously held Nepali citizenship OR
    • Have at least one ancestor (parent/grandparent) who was a Nepali citizen