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Will the price increase of the Elite Visa affect other visa packages in Thailand?

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Nov 14, 2020

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Elite visa going up by THB100,000 from Jan 1st, but if you make this huge life decision in a hurry, get your approval letter and pay quick, that 100k will get you 3 months visa...

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The Elite Visa in Thailand is set to increase by THB100,000 starting January 1st. This move has raised concerns and discussions among expatriates regarding the rationale behind the price hike, especially during challenging times for the tourism industry. Comments indicate confusion about whether other visa packages will also see price increases, and some participants express skepticism about the value and necessity of the Elite Visa given the current conditions in Thailand.

Kenken ********

I don’t think there is any fee increase. That maybe is agent fee.

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Kenken ********

all information can be obtained here:

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I helped my friend to obtain the elite visa before.

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Nick *******

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got an official link by any chance. These agents have managed to push the official one off the google results

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Jake *******

@Kenken *******

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Joe ***********

I suggest not to trust any agency selling the Elite Visa. Go direct to the Thai Government site to buy this Elite Visa. Believe nothing the private Elite Visa Agencies prints or says

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Guillaume ******************

Crazy... So expansive

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Madelyn **************

A fucking joke!

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Chris *********

Keep in mind this is the second incarnation of this service, the first ELITE having crashed and burned in the mid 00's leaving a lot of pissed off subscribers

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Nick *******

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wtaf, are you for real?

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Tom *******

And NO REFUNDS either. Just remember that. Thais change their minds (and their visas) like the weather. So if you pay a few million THB up front for an elite visa, don’t be surprised if it’s gone in a year or two. And you’ll get zero compensation. Oh and don’t complain you smelly farang! :-)

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John *********

Pay to live in a shithole under a fucking dictator. We paid to get out. Everything in Thailand now is corrupted and obscene. Just look at the leaders. It will be a long fight for democracy.

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Todd *********

Troy ‘heaps in Aus from different parts of the world on holidays’ - nope .... and u can’t leave. Nor can anyone come in. When I am not permitted to leave a place, that sounds a lot like lockdown to me.

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Todd *********

haha. Fair enough. If that is what has become ‘elite’... I definitely don’t want it

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Tom *******

That’s cos they’re all part of the same elite club. Or as George Carlin used to say, “it’s all one big club...and you ain’t in it!”

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Gary *********

, don't hold back John, say it like it is 😂😂😂

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Alex *************

communist always talking shit !

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Todd *********

and who wouldn’t want a great democracy like USA or UK? 😂 or a good strong year long prison sentence on lockdown in Aus? They all seem to be screwing things up well

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Tom ********

Same as Air Asia doubling price on some one hour flights now in Thailand!

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Gilles ***********

Fly Vietjet a lot cheaper and okay In Thailand.

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Michael *********

Thai AA knows that demand for domestic air travel is itching to outstrip supply soon.

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Marc ****************

Thai logic at play... times are hard and cash is short, let’s pump up the prices to recoup what we’ve lost... when economically the opposite is true, slash prices to get people spending...

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Napalak **********

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there’s no such thing!!!!

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Ashley ********

Lack of tourists and no one here I know let’s raise the prices . Can’t fathom it

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banking on poor farangs all leaving whatever and those who already put down roots and are able to afford elite to not have their lives uprooted having no choice but to find enough for a 20% hike, I guess. Leaves a nasty taste in the mouth

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Luciano ***********

The elite Visa price wise how does it compare to other visa like retirement and Partner visa over the same time and how long does the elite visa laat for before renewing ?

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John *********

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I lived 14 years in Thailand on retirement visa. Never put momey in bank paid a total under 200,000 over the entire time.

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マレー *****

Why would someone wanna spend that much. Not that special here.

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Dimitris ************

This is a very stupid visa and no one should apply so they (Thais) will realise it’s a big joke and withdraw it or replace it with something much cheaper and different $$$ requirements

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@Dimitris ***********

it is a good visa for those with reasonable money resources and don't want the hassle of annual immigration visits, minimum funds held in Thai bank account etc. It won't be withdrawn as many people bought and use

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@Dimitris ***********

only been around for 20 years or so dont think its going away

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Garrett ***********

This is the official website mate.

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@Garrett **********

Thanks. I remember that one being the first search result a year ago but it wasn't even on the first page yesterday lol

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Garrett ***********

Yes, as part of their contract agents can't increase the price of the visa or charge a service fee. They just get a percentage of the sale, not sure what it is. Same with apple products.

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@Garrett **********

agent and official website are charging the same price?

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Dayumay **********

Super expensive visa, and then they choose to raise the price,and on top of that the tourism industry suffer like never before, unbelievable 🙄

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Tom *******

True. Welcome to Thailand. Leave your expectations of common sense at the airport.

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Jimmy ******

What about the other packages? Will they go up in price too

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Thomas ********************

I'd say talk to Thai Elite directly. When I did mine I applied through the "top google result". Didn't even realise it was an agency of some sort (worked out nicely and didn't cost anything extra.)

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no idea, just got this email after contacting the top google result for "Thai Elite Visa"

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Garrett ***********

1st, there's no reason not to buy directly from Thai elite. There is no reason to use an agent. 2nd, that's unbelievable. Fking Thailand....

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Laurent *********

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whatever work for you dude. Byeeeeeeeeeee

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Garrett ***********

There's nothing to smooth out. You fill out the online application, wait for the background check, get an approval email, pay online, and that's it.

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Laurent *********

@Garrett **********

this agent is the best and theybare worldwidz. Google them. Price is same as direct with Elite and they smooth everything.

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