What is the experience like for expats applying for the 10-year Thailand Privilege Visa?

20 years 1mil baht, super happy with it. It’s a stronger, more stable visa option than, say, the DTV. Allows for Thai banking. Priority immigration lane and and lounge access when flying. Theres other perks and benefits as well. Great option for those who aren’t yet 50 and cant get a retirement visa. The application process, as well as the extension process, was generally quite easy. The price seems to be the biggest issue for most, but if paying for it won’t negatively affect your lifestyle, then I’d highly recommend it. It’s not quite as strong as the LTR but it’s also a lot easier to get. It’s great peace of mind in general.

Got mine at the old pricing, so 1 million baht for 20 years or 50,000 per year. Living in Isaan the bells and whistles didn't interest me although the free Limo for the first 5 years was nice. Application was easy, although communication was limited - but that seems to be the same with most processes in Thailand.

At the time I had the cash spare so paying for it didn't affect my lifestyle.

The visa itself has been great, no hassles with immigration, no problem opening bank accounts and as I leave the country several times a year no annual renewals etc. So many of the friends I have made dread their annual extension and the moving goalposts they encounter, none of that for me.

Something I really enjoy is the lounge access when departing Thailand, it's one of the benefits I appreciate.

The only negative I hear from people is the cost, but I suppose that's relative to how one wishes to spend their money.

If you can’t qualify for LTR, the Thai privilege is a great visa, easy application process.

It comes down to how much value you get out of living in Thailand. Whether in terms of low cost of living, great access to access, low or no tax and full freedom of movement in and out of Thailand.