jef Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 The Elite Card programme has signed up some 660 members who have forked over one million baht per card. Benefits include fast-track immigration processing, special discounts on hotels, golf course fees and spas as well as limited land ownership rights for foreigners.But sales have lagged well short of the initial target of one million users within five years, and an investigation is currently pending into alleged irregularities in international media ad spending. [ Didn't I read somewhere most of the 660 cards were gifts donated by Mr. Taxin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinrada Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 The Elite Card programme has signed up some 660 members who have forked over one million baht per card. Benefits include fast-track immigration processing, special discounts on hotels, golf course fees and spas as well as limited land ownership rights for foreigners. But sales have lagged well short of the initial target of one million users within five years, and an investigation is currently pending into alleged irregularities in international media ad spending. [ Didn't I read somewhere most of the 660 cards were gifts donated by Mr. Taxin? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Huh....He never sent me one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyk Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Can't remember the details but it seems they put the cards up for sale promising one set of benefits then reneged and diluted the benefits to buyers. What were they really offering? Strip away the marketing-speak and the answer is, not very much. The problems weren't with the card companies, they're just the whipping boy. It was a stupid concept. Falangs, even the booze-soaked ones, are not all stupid and have more consumer awareness than the bozos who thought this up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toopeekaa 1 Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 So, it landed on one engine? Glad I wasn't on it! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Bangkok Post 2nd Dec 2004He said TPC now had ample cashflow of around 17 million baht per month, and had not sought further government financial support. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have I missed something ? How does it generate a monthly income ? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 17 new suckers per month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payne Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 I still believe that the concept is a good one, but that the benefits are not substantial enough at the present time. I recommend that the Prime Minister get a dynamic new executive to head the scheme. What is needed is special immigration status and house ownership rights. For that one might be prepared to pay Baht 5 million at least. By the way, when travelling alone I don't need an airport limo. With about 170 baht plus 20 baht for the tollway, a meter taxi gets me downtown fast. And yes, I usually pick it up on the departure level instead of wasting time in the line on the arrivals level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 I drove past the Elite Card office the other day, it looked like it was closed for a complete renovation. No sign of any business being done there. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> They might be preparing for the third relaunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovenman Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 What is needed is special immigration status and house ownership rights. I really doubt that anybody in the Thai government, including Mr. Big himself, is interested enough in the elite card scheme's success to amend the laws regarding foreign ownership of land/houses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh John Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 What is needed is special immigration status and house ownership rights. I really doubt that anybody in the Thai government, including Mr. Big himself, is interested enough in the elite card scheme's success to amend the laws regarding foreign ownership of land/houses. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He might try just in case he gets voted out!!! Toxin likes his money too much me thinks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penzman Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Bad translation service. They meant scam, not scheme... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Bad translation service.They meant scam, not scheme... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You're sharp today Penz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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