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10 year long term visa ......

 

send us 1 btc and we will send back 10 plus visa. 

10 year long term visa, with no really benefits... Far more expensive than annual renewal, need a lot of money in a risky financial enviroment in Thailand.  in fact  not interesting

It's true that the LTR visa isn't for everyone. For one, tourists are definitely not the target market.  But for those who qualify and wish to work, the LTR and its digital work permit is a very favorable alternative to the NonB visa/work permit combination or the Elite card which doesn't even allow work.  And as a true Long Term Residency visa, on many measures it also compares favorably to the old Permanent Residency program and is more "popular."

 

To say it's the program is a failure because "millions" haven't been granted is pretty much missing the point.  BoI has said no one ever expected millions, the targets were exaggerated to get the program approved and in place. I'm thankful it is in place, it is such an improvement over the alternatives.