Stateless Student Granted Thai Citizenship to Attend Intl Science Contest in US.

RANONG, May 10 (TNA) - The stateless student, Yonruedee "Ploy" Phiyatat was granted Thai citizenship, which allows her to leave the country for a youth science competition in the US. After making her first Thai ID card today in Ranong, she will be able to represent Thailand in the Genius Olympiad, which will be held in New York on June 17. The 17-year-old student of Satree Ranong School said she was delighted to receive the ID card today and she can now apply for the US. visa to join her team to participate in the international completion. She earlier made her plea on her Facebook account for an opportunity to attend the high school competition in the US. after a delay in seeking a travel document due to her stateless status. Her case attracted public attention and she was granted Thai citizenship after approval from the Interior Ministry. Yonruedee was born and grew up in Thailand. Her parents are Myanmar people, working legally in Thailand. (TNA)