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Cabinet approves visa changes to woo wealthy foreigners

Travellers arrive at Suvarnabhumi airport in Samut Prakan. (File photo: Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)

The cabinet on Tuesday approved visa changes intended to attract affluent foreigners for lengthy stays, targeting the rich, retirees, remote workers and skilled professionals.

The purpose is to increase investment in the country and boost the economy.

Deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said the new regulations were in two draft ministerial announcements submitted by the Interior Ministry and the Labour Ministry.

They target foreigners with enormous wealth, wealthy pensioners, foreigners who want to work remotely from Thailand, and highly skilled professionals.

The Interior Ministry proposals provide for long-term residence (LTR) visas, each for up to four family members including children up to…

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