Popular Post Thailand Elite Posted August 2, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) Thailand Elite is the only Government led program that offers unique long stay visa benefits conveniently designed to facilitate the convenience and benefits of lengthy stays for travel, business and leisure purposes in Thailand. Why is Thailand Elite? Join us now for unique long stay visa benefits and many other membership privileges… • Stay in Thailand without the inconvenience, cost, and time of leaving the country for visa runs • Concierge service and Elite fast track privilege upon arrival and departure for optimal convenience • Exclusive Thailand Elite Member arrival and departure lounges • Complimentary round trip limousine transfer on international flights • Complimentary golf, spa and annual health check • Special prices at our selected partners for hotels, restaurants, shopping malls and others It has been a pleasure welcoming elite members to Thailand. Our success comes from continuous faith in the excellence of our membership programs and services. We are committed to giving our members priority and facilitating their needs with visa and airport services as well as other unparalleled privileges. In order to further enrich our Thai elite member’s lifestyle while exploring our beloved country, Thailand Privilege Card is pleased to announce the release of four new membership programs, individually designed to enhance the convenience and experience of Thai elite members and their family. · Elite Family Excursion : 5 years long stay visa (New!!!) Ideal for the family that enjoys frequent visits to Thailand whether for leisure or business, the Elite Family Excursion program provides the legendary warm welcome of Thai hospitality from the moment you and your family step off the plane. You will all be escorted quickly through the immigration procedures and enjoy the convenience of the transfer service that we have arranged especially for you and your family.[fact sheet : http://goo.gl/TwduXc] · Elite Family Alternative : 10 years long stay visa (New!!!) For the discerning traveler who believes that his/her family deserves the very best and every step taken is well planned out. We offer you and your loved ones the utmost in convenience. Every time when entering or leaving Thailand, the Elite Family Alternative allows you and your family to enjoy and make use of your time in Thailand whether for long vacations or just for short visits.[fact sheet : http://goo.gl/IWpCfD] · Elite Privilege Access : 10 years long stay visa (New!!!) If you are among the many who truly enjoy Thailand and agree that there are numerous facets the country has to offer such as the beautiful natural attractions and destinations, coupled with the graceful Thai hospitality along with some of the most delicious cuisine in the world, you will find that the Elite Privilege Access membership is tailor made for you.[fact sheet : http://goo.gl/XhZ0Ho] · Elite Superiority Extension : 20 years long stay visa (New!!!) If you are thinking of settling down, doing so in Thailand may be the best choice you can make. Being a member will allow us to help you make the right decisions and assist you to get the proper documentations done so that you can stop worrying about the legal maze that comes with such a major decision.[fact sheet : http://goo.gl/OGl7TT] See All Package : http://www.thailandelite.com/glimpse.php All Fact sheet download : http://www.thailandelite.com/download.php Simply leave your details here, http://www.thailandelite.com/visa/ or contact http://www.thailandelite.com/official_sales_agents.php a representative See Compare Products Attached. Will contact you shortly with more information. Or give us a call +66(0)2352-3000 for English 24 hrs. service. Or email : [email protected] Or Facebook : www.facebook.com/thailandelite The Thailand Elite Team. www.thailandelite.com Thailand Elite Card_6 card for mail.pdf Edit: Thai Elite has redone their website. I have scratched through all the links that are not working. Edited May 29, 2017 by ubonjoe 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) so theyve lowered the price as it aint selling to 1 million from 2,0 with the disclaimer they can cancel the whole thing at anytime? Edited August 2, 2016 by kannot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviajero Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 The new 1m baht for 20 years seems better value than 2m baht with the 'privileges'. Privileges that they seem to value at 1m PLUS VAT! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonjoe Posted August 2, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 2, 2016 7 minutes ago, kannot said: so theyve lowered the price as it aint selling to 1 million from 1.5? All the existing memberships are the same price, There are 4 new membership options. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 44 minutes ago, elviajero said: The new 1m baht for 20 years seems better value than 2m baht with the 'privileges'. Privileges that they seem to value at 1m PLUS VAT! I guess thats my point but as UJ states the old ones are still available................I expect selling like hot cakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamgeorgeallen Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 people on the elite visa say it is very good. working out at 3000USD per year it is not as good as a retirement visa but still not bad. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ronuk Posted August 2, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) People that have it have no complaints. Fact is, there has never been a single post by a member that i have seen that says anything other than good things about TE and there programmes.Only those that are not on it,seem to think there's a problem with it. Then again, they seem to have a problem with Thailand as a whole. Edited August 2, 2016 by Ronuk Spelling. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviajero Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 38 minutes ago, Ronuk said: People that have it have no complaints. Fact is, there has never been a single post by a member that i have seen that says anything other than good things about TE and there programmes.Only those that are not on it,seem to think there's a problem with it. Then again, they seem to have a problem with Thailand as a whole. I'm sure there are a few, not interested in the privileges, that have paid 2m plus vat that won't be happy that it's now available for 1m. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ronuk Posted August 2, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 2, 2016 39 minutes ago, elviajero said: I'm sure there are a few, not interested in the privileges, that have paid 2m plus vat that won't be happy that it's now available for 1m. Why would they not be happy? They got what they paid for as will those that paid the Million for the other option.If those that paid 2m plus weren't happy at the time, they could of bought the 4x 500,000 option and no vat. What do you want to do if you buy property one day and it takes a tumble in price the next, cry to the estate agent? I have never seen such whinging load of cry baby's in my life in one place that is using this forum. People say Thailand is finished as Tourist and ex pat destination . I can see where the blame lies. If people don't like it here or how it's done, get out. Simple. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post elviajero Posted August 2, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 2, 2016 28 minutes ago, Ronuk said: Why would they not be happy? They got what they paid for as will those that paid the Million for the other option.If those that paid 2m plus weren't happy at the time, they could of bought the 4x 500,000 option and no vat. What do you want to do if you buy property one day and it takes a tumble in price the next, cry to the estate agent? I have never seen such whinging load of cry baby's in my life in one place that is using this forum. People say Thailand is finished as Tourist and ex pat destination . I can see where the blame lies. If people don't like it here or how it's done, get out. Simple. I clearly referred to people that don't want the 'privileges', meaning those that have joined for the PE visa alone. The visa is the main reason anyone considers this scheme. Your property analogy is ridiculous. Who's whinging. I was making a comment. Personally, one reason I wasn't interested in the TE membership is because of the so called, prepaid, benefits (privileges) because they were of no benefit to me. Limo and other airport services are available to anyone, I have my own cars and family/friends to pick me up and drop me at the airport, I rarely leave Thailand, I don't play golf or go to spas, so I would be paying 1m plus 20K per year plus vat for nothing. Anyone that has recently paid out 2m baht that are only interested in the PE visa is not going to be happy. Now they offer 20 years for 1m baht it is something I would seriously consider. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronuk Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) 27 minutes ago, elviajero said: I clearly referred to people that don't want the 'privileges', meaning those that have joined for the PE visa alone. The visa is the main reason anyone considers this scheme. Your property analogy is ridiculous. Who's whinging. I was making a comment. Personally, one reason I wasn't interested in the TE membership is because of the so called, prepaid, benefits (privileges) because they were of no benefit to me. Limo and other airport services are available to anyone, I have my own cars and family/friends to pick me up and drop me at the airport, I rarely leave Thailand, I don't play golf or go to spas, so I would be paying 1m plus 20K per year plus vat for nothing. Anyone that has recently paid out 2m baht that are only interested in the PE visa is not going to be happy. Now they offer 20 years for 1m baht it is something I would seriously consider. Apologies if you took that the wrong way. I wasn't referring to you personally as a whinger. The property analogy I actually find retrospective in the fact that you could buy a house and a year or so later someone buys the same property next door but at a vastly reduced rate due to market conditions. I look at my computer I use as a back up and see the CD writer I bought at £700 in Oxford St because at the time, that's what they cost.Now they are £15 or less That's how it go's I'm afraid! Edited August 2, 2016 by Ronuk Typing errors on this phone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikbenhet Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 3 hours ago, Ronuk said: People that have it have no complaints. Fact is, there has never been a single post by a member that i have seen that says anything other than good things about TE and there programmes.Only those that are not on it,seem to think there's a problem with it. Then again, they seem to have a problem with Thailand as a whole. So you are saying that the people who don't like Ford cars are not driving it. And the people who like Ford cars are driving Ford cars. Wow, never would have guessed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JayBird Posted August 2, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 2, 2016 4 hours ago, kannot said: so theyve lowered the price as it aint selling to 1 million from 2,0 with the disclaimer they can cancel the whole thing at anytime? I read that fine print. What happens if, for whatever reason, they do decide to cancel the program. Is there a refund? Is the PE visa at least kept in-tact? Or are they, 100% within their legal rights, to accept the payment of 1M THB and then cancel the program 1 or 2 years later (for whatever reason) and offer no form of compensation to the purchasers? Any subscription program, membership, club that one would join where you pay upfront for a long period of time, and note a cancellation policy with no compensation would cause one to pause and inquire such a question. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schweizer Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 8 minutes ago, JayBird said: I read that fine print. What happens if, for whatever reason, they do decide to cancel the program. Is there a refund? Is the PE visa at least kept in-tact? Or are they, 100% within their legal rights, to accept the payment of 1M THB and then cancel the program 1 or 2 years later (for whatever reason) and offer no form of compensation to the purchasers? Any subscription program, membership, club that one would join where you pay upfront for a long period of time, and note a cancellation policy with no compensation would cause one to pause and inquire such a question. Actually it says "Disclaimer: Thailand Privilege Card Company Limited reserves the rights to limit, modify, or cancel the Service Provider, Privileges and other benefit without prior notice" This does not mean the visa is cancelled only privileges associated to the program and provided by third parties 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaitero Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Who owns Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviajero Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) 18 minutes ago, JayBird said: I read that fine print. What happens if, for whatever reason, they do decide to cancel the program. Is there a refund? Is the PE visa at least kept in-tact? Or are they, 100% within their legal rights, to accept the payment of 1M THB and then cancel the program 1 or 2 years later (for whatever reason) and offer no form of compensation to the purchasers? Any subscription program, membership, club that one would join where you pay upfront for a long period of time, and note a cancellation policy with no compensation would cause one to pause and inquire such a question. The visa has to be renewed every 5 years so if the scheme was cancelled the remainder of the existing 5 years visa would be honoured. The privileges for the remainder of the 20 years, however, could be lost. The scheme is obliged to make a refund dependant on the reason for termination. See T&C's: 2.5 Termination Edited August 2, 2016 by elviajero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
free123 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 i think the whole thing is way to expensive it is like paying for breathing 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSixpack Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 What's the deal about the **90-day report? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ronuk Posted August 2, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 2, 2016 1 hour ago, free123 said: i think the whole thing is way to expensive it is like paying for breathing In the grand scheme of things and living your life without interference of immigration, it's hardly expensive. Have you ever tried to gain a visa for some other country's that would allow you to live there for 5, 10, or 20 years? And I'm not talking about Vietnam or Cambodia. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviajero Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 1 minute ago, JSixpack said: What's the deal about the **90-day report? 90 day reporting is still required. They will do the 90 day report for you, but I believe you need to deliver/collect the passport from their office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronuk Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 3 minutes ago, JSixpack said: What's the deal about the **90-day report? If you don't want to do it online or go yourself, drop your passport to the people at TE and they will go for you.....And you never ever get a problem. It's all taken care of. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetphet Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Just now, Ronuk said: If you don't want to do it online or go yourself, drop your passport to the people at TE and they will go for you.....And you never ever get a problem. It's all taken care of. I am looking at this and doing the math, but I presume that the TE people only do the 90 day reporting in BKK. Is that correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronuk Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Just now, phetphet said: I am looking at this and doing the math, but I presume that the TE people only do the 90 day reporting in BKK. Is that correct? Bangkok, Pattaya, Chang Mai and Phuket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrfaroukh Posted August 2, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 2, 2016 Well a retirement visa cost 1800 plus max 4000 for re entry, it makes it 5800 multiply by 10 equal to 58000 Baht. Now I pay 1000 000 baht all together to get a limo, some massage and spa, a health checkup and discount in duty free and quick entry and exit from the airport. No thanks. It may be a good alternative for someone who can not get retirement visa. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 So for the 20 year Elite Superiority Extension, its 1m baht total? No annual fees? How much would the annual visa/ 5 year renewal cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviajero Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 41 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: So for the 20 year Elite Superiority Extension, its 1m baht total? No annual fees? How much would the annual visa/ 5 year renewal cost? According to the TE website there is no annual fee or annual renewal cost quoted. http://www.thailandelite.com/glimpse.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotheruser Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 11 hours ago, ikbenhet said: So you are saying that the people who don't like Ford cars are not driving it. And the people who like Ford cars are driving Ford cars. Wow, never would have guessed. He is saying that the people driving cars are not complaining. It seems to be the ones that are walking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB300 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 11 hours ago, elviajero said: The visa has to be renewed every 5 years so if the scheme was cancelled the remainder of the existing 5 years visa would be honoured. The privileges for the remainder of the 20 years, however, could be lost. The scheme is obliged to make a refund dependant on the reason for termination. See T&C's: 2.5 Termination Interesting point about having to pay for any Privileges used if the Scheme is cancelled... In case of the termination pursuant to Clause2.5 (3) above (i.e. Government Cancels the Scheme], the Membership hereunder shall immediately become invalid and the Company shall refund the remaining Membership Fee (if any) to the Member, within thirty (30) days after the Card has been returned to the Company, less the following balances (if any) and costs: The Penalty Charge and/or outstanding fees; and The costs of Privileges which has been used by the Member during the validity of Membership. As others have said, most of the privileges are of no interest to me but 1Million THB for 20 years is very attractive & includes the 2 main privileges I'd want... 1) Visa & 2) Expedited Airport Services 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 6 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: So for the 20 year Elite Superiority Extension, its 1m baht total? No annual fees? How much would the annual visa/ 5 year renewal cost? No annual fees. There is no annual renewal. You get a new visa every 5 years for free. If you don't leave the country for a year you could apply for a one year extension at immigration for a fee of 1900 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 1 hour ago, ubonjoe said: No annual fees. There is no annual renewal. You get a new visa every 5 years for free. If you don't leave the country for a year you could apply for a one year extension at immigration for a fee of 1900 baht. So if you leave you get 1 year stamp on re entry, no charge. If you don't leave, a 1900 extension is required after a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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