Thailand-born man gets chance to reapply for Singapore citizenship

His citizenship had been revoked as he failed to take required oath within stipulated period

Mr Koh Huan Yin, who was born in Thailand to a Thai mother and Singaporean father, had failed to take his Oath of Renunciation, Allegiance and Loyalty (Oral) within a one-year period from his 21st birthday in 2016. PHOTO: LIANHE WANBAO
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A Thailand-born man, who was serving his national service (NS) when he got his Singapore citizenship revoked, has been given a second chance to apply to become a Singaporean again.

Mr Koh Huan Yin, 22, was born in Thailand to a Thai mother and Singaporean father, and was a Singaporean.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on August 05, 2018, with the headline Thailand-born man gets chance to reapply for Singapore citizenship. Subscribe