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Always check the stamp while still near the IO. One time I forgot,  few days later I saw I was given a 30 day stamp despite having a PE (Elite) and was in the PE immigration line.

On 11/19/2022 at 11:35 AM, moogradod said:

I am exactly in the same situation and my membership (PE 5 years) will run out in November 2023 as will be my current permission to stay (a bit before). When you say they contacted you by themselves how much ahead of the membership-expiry was this ?

 

I am as well asking because my current passport will run out at the end of 2027. So still enough time to get a new sticker in the current passport and then transfer all when my new passport is due sometime mid 2027.. The current passport has more than enough free pages.

 

So far I have had only the best experience dealing with Thai Elite. They are precise and quick.

 

I would be sincerely grateful if you could share your thoughts and first hand experience about this since you have obviously done it successfully. You may of course PM me as well. Thank you really very much.

I wrote them about 1.5 months before my PE would run out thinking l was gonna have to cough up 1mill. That's when they sent the response that I could just upgrade by paying the difference.

I miss it. So close to the BTS. 

On 11/7/2022 at 6:49 AM, Lemsta69 said:

you didn't scroll down far enough so obviously missed this comment from the OP. the answer is yes, he can do the TM30 himself...

 

"They answered me :

 

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All our other tenants are like this.

We only provide information about TM30, and they can do it.

There will be no fines.

Can I really do it myself ?"

You can do you yourself but you need a copy of the house book ( at least I did last time I did a tm30)

Technically Airbnb is illegal in Thailand unless you have a hotel licence. Probably why the landlord don't wanna do the tm30

3 minutes ago, gk10012001 said:

Thanks man.  A big help!  I love the convenience of the thing.  No extra insurance needed ( I think?).  No monthly transfer nonsense.  Shame on USA embassy for not doing embassy income letters.   I am on USA medicare now, so I don't plan on needing anything in Thailand except in an emergency, and I may look into something for that. 

 

  I know if I buy the Visa I will get my butt to Thailand.  I have been putting it off too long.  No more money going into a slot machine.  More fun to spend it in Thailand.

No bank balance worries, no transfers, no insurance requirements, red carpet treatment in the airport etc. 

55 minutes ago, gk10012001 said:

yes.  That could work.  Especially if they really do let you upgrade later.  If anybody has upgraded after their initial visa purchase, please let me know how that worked out.

 

Thanks all. 

I did that myself, my 5 year expired late 2021 ( bought at 500k 2016). They offered me another 15 years for 500k and I happily accepted. All smooth.

19 hours ago, gk10012001 said:

Thanks.   Interesting.  I was thinking the following was the official place because this hyper link is on the Thaiembaccy DC org site

 

https://www.thailandelite.com/

You can also just go for 5 year option to begin with 600k and before it runs out you can pay the 400k diff up to the 1mill and receive another 15 years.

No reason at all to use an agent. Same documents you need to send in both cases. Go for the direct approach with Elite. After sending the required documents there's about 10 days waiting period for their checks. After approval you pay and arrange whether you want the visa affixed in Thailand or when arriving at the airport. You get a welcome package and membership card.

Lots of perks with Elite visa. Free lounge access at the airport. Fast track immigration. None of that onwards ticket nonsense when checking in abroad headed to Thailand. Limo (BMW 730) service driving you home or pickup from home to the airport. No hassle at the bank if you need to transfer money out of Thailand. ( They always ask for work permit first, just flash the membership card). Assistance getting drivers license etc etc

https://edition.cnn.com/2022/06/09/asia/thailand-cannabis-legal-minister-interview-intl-hnk/index.html

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Can anyone with a Thailand Elite visa share their experiences with regards to the Thai Elite Airport Lounge?

 

Is there any reason to choose this lounge over the others located in the airport?

 

Thank you,

It's free of charge for one thing if you hold an Elite membership. The lounge itself is pretty standard, decent food and free booze.

They only check if you have a record within Thailand