10-year visa to attract engineers and IT experts, boost technology development

The 10-year visa scheme for wealthy foreigners and highly-skilled professionals is expected to attract engineers and IT experts, potentially boosting technology development in Thailand as the country anticipates a shortage of digital workforce over the next few years.

The long-stay visa scheme was approved in principle by the Thai Cabinet last month, targeting foreign investors, highly-skilled professionals and wealthy retirees in a bid to boost the economy. Chairperson of the Federation of Thai Industries, Supant Mongkolsuthree, told the Bangkok Post that engineers and IT experts should be given priority when applying for the new long-stay visa scheme.

“Engineers and IT experts, along with other skilled professionals and wealthy people, should be given first priority to receive the visas. We believe they can help support the Thai economy.”

When it comes to an anticipated…