News Forum - Work permit programme for Elite cardholders launched to draw in foreign investment

[Thaiger]

A work permit programme aimed at attracting rich foreigners and drawing in foreign investment has been launched by the Thailand Privilege Card company, which operates the Elite Card scheme. Cardholders who are eligible for the new Flexible Plus Programme must make an investment of US$1 million, which is around 30 million baht. Under the new programme, cardholders with a membership of at least 10 years will be able to change their visa type from Privilege Entry to Non-Immigrant B, which will allow them to apply for a work permit. Spouses and children will also be able to change their visa […]

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[LoongFred]

1 hour ago, Thaiger said:

A work permit programme aimed at attracting rich foreigners and drawing in foreign investment has been launched by the Thailand Privilege Card company, which operates the Elite Card scheme. Cardholders who are eligible for the new Flexible Plus Programme must make an investment of US$1 million, which is around 30 million baht. Under the new programme, cardholders with a membership of at least 10 years will be able to change their visa type from Privilege Entry to Non-Immigrant B, which will allow them to apply for a work permit. Spouses and children will also be able to change their visa […]

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Interesting. What are the other requirements?

[Cabra]

My guess is anyone willing to put that much money at risk as investment funds (in a kingdom governed by a military junta) is not some who stays in one place long enough to work. 

[butterfly]

as usual, clear as mud