What is the experience of expats with the Thai Elite Visa, especially in light of recent price changes and potential lockdowns?

I have it and I love it. Feel free to ask particulars here or by pm.

One problem, though. If you're not a resident in Vietnam, I'm very uncertain if you can complete the process from there.

As far as I know they will grant you the old price 500kBath as long as you apply before 31st of December

I went for the 10 year option and arrived in asq yesterday. From applying to arriving 12 weeks.

if u can afford it take it just makes life easier in and out airports and not visiting immigration yearly there are saving so even though you pay 500k there are some savings .. i have had it now 4 years and it’s excellent and will definitely renew it but again it’s only if u can afford to pay for it onky detractors tend to be those that can’t afford it or don’t see the sense in paying for this visa remember you also don’t need to deposit 800k in a bank account and maintain most of it during yearly renewals the TE visa takes hassle out of life in my opinion and TE office and staff very helpful ... my wife has card also

Thailand begin Lockdown again. Mybee come in but, not out nomore. Same before.

The Govt. has announced that there will be no lockdown

It's takes weeks to process so be mindful by the time you get to pay the price increase would have kicked in. The 20 year at a million bht would be the better option. They help arrange the quarantine etc but the process can still take months

If long term the no frills one 1 million baht for 20 years is good

You're fine, get the entry level Elite for 500K baht

Now seeing as you're starting it way late I don't know you could get approved fast enough to take advantage of the 500K baht 5 year vs the 600K baht price starting next year. So if you're going to do it, either sh*t or get off the pot :P

That Elite company has been around a good while, and they deliver on what they say.

500K baht for a 5 year trouble free visa is well worth it.

make sure you deal directly with Elite themselves.

If you're over 50 get the OX visa and save a stack of money