Last week, we provided an update regarding the upcoming termination of the current Thai Elite visa programwhere we stated that those under the ‘easy access’ package, which gives holders a five-year stay permit, were required to upgrade their package by August 15. However, to the surprise of many in the business community, it appears that authorities have altered their decision regarding the deadline.
‘Easy access’ visa holders received an email from the Thailand Privilege Card Company last week stating that the new rule has been abruptly scrapped. Instead, they have the option of updating their five-year visa just three months before its personal expiry date, similar to the previous process. It is speculated that the cancellation of the rule change likely stems from legal concerns about altering terms and conditions with short notice. Currently, around 25,000-30,000 Elite…
