Chinese influencer praises Thailand’s VIP experience on elite visa

[snoop1130]

 

A viral video is currently making waves online, featuring a high-society Chinese woman reviewing her VIP experience while travelling to Thailand using the Thailand Elite Visa. Shared on TikTok via her account @taifei5, she documented a journey where luxury and personal care started as soon as she stepped off the plane.

 

Once disembarked, the Chinese influencer was greeted by officials holding a sign with her name. Subsequently, she enjoyed a leisurely golf cart ride, proceeding to the special Elite Visa channel. Provision was made for her luggage by the staff in advance, ensuring a seamless travel encounter.

 

@taifei5 วีซ่าเข้าประเทศไทย#วีซ่า #ชีวิตในประเทศไทย #ประเทศไทย???????? #สนามบิน #海外生活 #种草 ♬ 原聲 - 曼谷泰妃

 

The mode of her ground transportation matched the tenor of her trip – with choices of high-standard cars like Mercedez Benz or BMW. All these made the journey from the airport to her residence a mere 15 minutes affair, reported Sanook.

 

Thailand Elite Visa is a special type of visa that allows multiple entries into Thailand. It can be renewed every five years and includes privileges for extended stays in Thailand. The starting price is 600,000 baht (US$17,411).

 

By Samantha Rose

Caption: Picture courtesy of @taifei5 TikTok

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/chinese-influencer-praises-thailands-vip-experience-on-elite-visa-starting-at-600000-baht

 

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[sqwakvfr]

On Oct 1 it will be 900,000.  

[phetphet]

Even at THB900,000, her TikTok video might attract more high-society Chinese looking to stay longer.

[ukrules]

20 minutes ago, sqwakvfr said:

On Oct 1 it will be 900,000.  

Mere rumour at this stage.

[StayinThailand2much]

What would be the odds that she was hired by the TAT...

[proton]

Was she following somebody holding a flag?

[Ohyesuare]

36 minutes ago, ukrules said:

Mere rumour at this stage.

The exact amount is but i did receive an official email from Thai Elite today that the last day to upgrade is the 15th of this month and there will be a switch to "new" packages later on this year.

[BE88]

Most likely paid by Elite Visa company using Big Joke Bangkok Post news ad.

[Pib]

No doubt the Elite Visa company paid this influencer.....basically a sponsored video. 

[dinsdale]

I'm very rich and had a good time. Guess that would be the same for any country one chose to travel to. Those countries trying to push a particular thing, in this case elite visas, I'm sure would be happy to show you a good time. Chinese Hi-So welcomed by Thai Hi-So. This article is an advert rather than actual reporting. I agree with @Pib sponsored.

[djayz]

Don't understand what all the fuss is about, I get the same treatment every time I arrive back in Thailand and you don't see me reporting my car preferences. 

[PingRoundTheWorld]

4 hours ago, Pib said:

No doubt the Elite Visa company paid this influencer.....basically a sponsored video. 

Very likely judging by the timing, just as they're rebranding and increasing prices. Doubt there will be many takers at the new prices if the rumors are true (900k for 5 years, 5 mil(!) for 20 years). I don't know anybody who would pay that, and I do know many Elite members.

[neverere]

1 hour ago, djayz said:

Don't understand what all the fuss is about, I get the same treatment every time I arrive back in Thailand and you don't see me reporting my car preferences. 

Not everyone is into ladyboys though. ????

[ukrules]

6 hours ago, Ohyesuare said:

The exact amount is but i did receive an official email from Thai Elite today that the last day to upgrade is the 15th of this month and there will be a switch to "new" packages later on this year.

I looked back in my email and I also received one.

 

It did confirm that there will be no more 'upgrades' from 15th August and when the new packages are announced new upgrades will resume in 2024.

 

It really sounds like they've done this in such a way that there's not enough time for people to find out and upgrade - they don't want people to upgrade.

 

I'm over 50 now, do I really need TE? The answer to that is a resounding 'No' - I use it because it's cheap and convenient - if it stops being either of those two then I'm done with it.

 

Still, I've got about 2 years of membership left so plenty of time. I will not be scrambling to upgrade my existing membership by their last minute deadline.

[Lucky Bones]

6 minutes ago, neverere said:

Not everyone is into ladyboys though. ????

"into ladyboys".......ouch.

Just lost my breakfast.????????

[Millcx]

I’m sure the agent selling the VIP Visa in China is making a good wedge 5555

[hotchilli]

10 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A viral video is currently making waves online, featuring a high-society Chinese woman reviewing her VIP experience while travelling to Thailand using the Thailand Elite Visa.

Nice PR marketing ploy... entice other well-heeled Chinese.

[hotchilli]

10 hours ago, phetphet said:

Even at THB900,000, her TikTok video might attract more high-society Chinese looking to stay longer.

And set-up business.

[mania]

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A viral video is currently making waves online, featuring a high-society Chinese woman reviewing her VIP experience while travelling to Thailand using the Thailand Elite Visa.

101% she got this "Elite Visa" <sic> as a perk in exchange for the glowing review

[wealthychef]

Wow, let me get this straight, for only 600k ฿ I get a golf court ride, free luggage handling, expedited line passage, and a free very nice taxi!  Absolutely unimaginable than anyone would pass up such a deal!  

[Robert Tyrrell]

Good morning,

 

What a waste of money for pampering you and a visa !! 
I can do myself at local immigration office 20 minutes from my home for a fraction of what you pay for just a bunch of fluff !! ???? 

[NickyLouie]

She's very demanding in the bedroom, I like that.

[Sig]

Nothing like flaunting your own vacuous vanity. The only thought that came to mind was - How stupid!

[jerrymahoney]

I like the way she backs into the Mercedes so she doesn't get her hair caught in the door.

[fallup88]

Paid advert, I believe TE no longer uses bmw / Mercedes to transfer members. They have stopped doing that for some time already

[Tom H]

Praise the Lord,

praise the Elite,

praise the influencer.

 

????

[RichardColeman]

Going to take a wild guess and say this rich self-loving media loving bimbo will not be supporting the local ma and pa stores

[BE88]

5 hours ago, PingRoundTheWorld said:

Very likely judging by the timing, just as they're rebranding and increasing prices. Doubt there will be many takers at the new prices if the rumors are true (900k for 5 years, 5 mil(!) for 20 years). I don't know anybody who would pay that, and I do know many Elite members.

I don't know any including myself either, but some criminals have no problems and in China there are many of them ready to come to the country of corruption.

 

[4MyEgo]

11 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said:

What would be the odds that she was hired by the TAT...

If no one here sees this as an add, then they should have another ????

[Gknrd]

17K golf cart ride.  When I get off those flights I am ready to stretch my legs.