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How to obtain Thailand Elite Old Membership｜Lifetime membership
This article is provided by Thailand Elite Information Center, an official agent for Thailand Privilege.
It summarizes information regarding the older membership categories offered by Thailand Elite in its initial stages.
※Note：The information on this page is accurate as of the date of publication. For the latest information, please confirm directly with the Thailand Elite Information Center.
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Thailand Elite Old Membership
Thailand Elite has undergone several changes to its membership names and conditions since applications first began being accepted in 2003. Starting in 2023, the name “Thailand Elite” itself was changed to “Thailand Privilege,” and the membership conditions, among other aspects, have changed significantly compared to the initial period. For details on the current Thailand Privilege program, please see the article below.
Thailand Privilege Official Agency｜Elite visa Information Center
This time, we interviewed Mr. Yabe from the Thailand Privilege official agency (Thailand) Elite visa Information Center about the overview of Thailand Privilege and his efforts as a Thailand Privilege agency, and we have summarized information related to Thailand Privilege. Please take a look if you are thinking of moving or staying in Thailand for a long time.
【Lifetime membership】Sold from 2003 to 2005
The initial Thailand Elite membership was offered as a lifetime membership, with applications accepted from around 2003 to 2005. Its main features are as follows:
・Lifetime membership validity
・Lifetime visa issuance eligibility
・Limousine transfer service upon arrival and departure
・Unlimited number of transfers (of membership ownership)
・No annual fee
・VIP treatment upon arrival and departure
・Free golf every day
・Free massage every day
・One free medical check-up per year
Currently, Thailand Elite Old membership is only available to purchase from the old members.
【30-year membership】Sold from 2006-2008
The memberships available from around 2006 to 2008 were of a type where the initial purchaser held it for life, but any subsequent member who received it through transfer had a validity period changed to 30 years. The main features are as follows:
・Membership valid for 30 years
・Visa issuance eligible for 30 years
・Limousine transfer service upon arrival and departure
・Unlimited number of transfers (of membership ownership)
・No annual fee
・VIP treatment upon arrival and departure
・Free golf every day
・Free massage every day
・One free medical check-up per year
Currently, Thailand Elite Old membership is only available to purchase from the old members.
Growing Interest in Thailand Elite Old Memberships
Nearly 20 years have passed since Thailand Elite was launched in 2003. Now, due to reasons such as aging, the number of members gradually looking to relinquish their memberships is increasing. On the other hand, there is also a growing number of people considering acquiring old memberships, not just the current Thailand Privilege memberships.
Differences Between Old Memberships and Current Memberships
| Items | Old Memberships | Current Memberships |
|---|---|---|
| Validity | Lifetime or 30years | 5 years, 10 years, 15 years, 20 years. |
| Annual fee | Free | Free |
| VISA | 5-year multiple entry visa (lifetime or until expiry date) 90-day stay per entry, extension possible | 5-year multiple entry visa 1-year stay per entry, extension possible |
| Airport VIP Services | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Limousine Transfer | Unlimited | Point Exchange |
| Free health check-up | Once a year | Point Exchange |
| Free Golf | 365times/year | Point Exchange |
| Free Massage | 365times/year | Point Exchange |
| Bank account opening | 〇 | 〇 |
| Membership Transfer | Unlimited | Only once in specific membership |
How to obtain Thailand Elite Old Membership
Thailand Elite Information Center offers support services for transferring or purchasing Thailand Elite old memberships. Should you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact us using the inquiry form below.
Inquiry
We will confirm the type of membership you own and formulate a sales plan according to your desired selling price.
Signing an Agency Agreement
An agency agreement will be signed.
Intermediary Sales Activities
Negotiations will be conducted with potential buyers, based primarily on the seller’s asking price.
Signing the Sales Contract
A sales contract will be executed based on the mutual agreement of both the seller and the buyer.
Payment of the Sale Price
The sale price is paid to the seller, ownership is transferred, and the process is completed.
Time Required to Complete a Transfer
The transfer process for Thailand Elite old membership involves more than just the exchange of payment. As it requires steps like the new member’s application and approval process, the entire procedure takes several months to complete.
Company Details
Company name：Elite Visa Information Center (Thailand)
Managing Director：Masanao Yabe
Address：Level 30, Bhiraj Tower at EmQuatier, 689 Sukhumvit Road(Soi 35) Klongtan Nuea, Vadhana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Track record
At Thailand Privilege’s GSSA AWARD 2024, we were recognized by the state-owned enterprise for its many years of public relations activities and achievements and was awarded the BEST COOPERATION.
※GSSA（General Sales and Services Agent）
Exhibition at BTS Skytrain.
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Masanao Yabe
Elite visa Information Center
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Representative Director of Elite visa Information Center. As an official agent of Thailand Elite, we work closely with the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. to promote Thailand Privilege.
Contact
※Contact information from this form will be sent to Elite visa Information Center, Thailand Privilege Official Agency.
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Masanao Yabe
Representative Director of Elite visa Information Center. As an official agent of Thailand Elite, we work closely with the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. to promote Thailand Privilege.
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