Thais in the United Kingdom
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Thais in the United Kingdom (also known as Thai Britons)[1][2] are British citizens who trace their Thai ancestry from migrants who have migrated from Thailand or Thais residing in the United Kingdom for work or educational purposes.
Population
The
Of the Thai-born people in the UK in 2001, 72 per cent were women (although in the British capital, this percentage was slightly lower at 68 per cent) which is considerably larger than the more or less 50/50 breakdown of males and females in the UK. The Home Office states that the overwhelming majority of new Thai immigrants to the UK became naturalised citizens through marriage, with less than one in three cases occurring through residence.[7] Between 2003 and 2006, 64 per cent of all settlement grants to Thai immigrants were given to wives, 3 per cent to husbands and 14 per cent to children. This means that the Thai community in the UK is surprisingly widespread, as marriage migrants are likely to be scattered across the country with their partners, instead of following the trend of migrant groups settling together in large cities. Despite this, due to their large populations already, the cities of London, Sheffield, Birmingham and Glasgow are all home to significant numbers of people of Thai origin.[7]
Culture
Community
There are many Thai organisations and associations located across the United Kingdom. One of the most notable Thai British associations is
Religion
There are a large number of Thai temples in the UK with the oldest and most famous being the
Sport
The
Skills
Education
Between 2003 and 2006, over half of all Thais to enter the UK (regardless of how long they intended to stay in the country) were students. The UK is a popular destination for Thai expatriate students with the most popular subjects areas being the English language, Master's degree courses and PhD courses.[7] Thais are a well-educated group of immigrants in the UK, and according to the 2001 Census, 39 per cent of Thai-born Londoners had higher level qualifications, compared to the city's 31 per cent average.
According to research by the
Employment
According to the 2001 UK Census, Thai-born Londoners were most likely to be working in industries such as hotels and restaurants (40.8%, which is much, much higher than the capital's average of 4.6% of the population working in this industry), wholesale and retail (13.0%) as well as real estate and renting (11.8%).
Notable individuals
- Mark 27th Prime Minister of Thailand, born in Newcastle upon Tyne and educated at Eton College and St John's College, Oxford[11] and a British citizen[12]
- Lèse majesté in Thailand.[13]
- Narisa Chakrabongse
- Hugo – musician
- Woolwich Military Academy. Died in 1941 in the United Kingdom.
- Gigguk – Anime Youtuber
- Alexander Albon- Racing Driver
See also
- British East and Southeast Asian
- Thailand-United Kingdom relations
- Temples and monasteries
- Wat Buddhapadipa
- Wat Charoenbhavana
- Amaravati Buddhist Monastery
- Chithurst Buddhist Monastery
- Aruna Ratanagiri
- ""Wat Sanghapadipa - Wales""
- Religious movement
- Community
- Related ethnic groups
- Thai American
- Thai Canadian
- Thai people
References
- ^ Harrow, Marietta (2008). "Working Effectively with Minority Ethnic Food Businesses: Resource Handbook" (PDF). YFA Consultancy/Food Standards Agency. pp. 50–51. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 April 2013. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
- ISBN 0-415-39515-1.
- ^ "Table QS213EW: 2011 Census: Country of birth (expanded), regions in England and Wales". Office for National Statistics. 26 March 2013. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
- ^ "Country of birth (detailed)" (PDF). National Records of Scotland. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
- ^ "Country of Birth - Full Detail: QS206NI". Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Archived from the originalon 11 May 2005. Retrieved 5 October 2008.
- ^ a b c d e f g Mai Sims, Jessica (2008). "Empowering Individuals & Creating Community – Thai Perspectives on Life in Britain". London: Runnymede Trust. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
- ^ a b Samaggi Samagom Official Site
- ^ "Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha - University of Leicester". University of Leicester. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- ^ Blackwell, Jordan. "'Mini version' – Brendan Rodgers and OH Leuven boss reveal what Top is like as a chairman". Leicester Mercury. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ^ "Profile: Abhisit Vejjajiva". BBC News. 17 March 2010. Retrieved 18 February 2011.
- ^ "Thai PM admits British nationality". The Guardian. Associated Press. 24 February 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
- ^ Duncan Campbell (9 February 2009). "British professor flees Thailand after charge of insulting king". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 February 2011.
A leading Bangkok-based professor who has joint British and Thai nationality fled Thailand....
External links
- Thai-UK, an on-line magazine promoting positive links between Thailand and the UK
- Thailand-UK, website and community forums for Thai nationals, their friends and family staying in the UK
- Buddhapadipa Thai Temple
- The Thai Cultural Association, Wales
- Contact details for Thai Consulates in the UK plus some useful Thai links