Is it profitable to be a former member of Thailand Elite?

What can Thailand Elite Old Membership offer you

Thailand Elite started on 2003. The first membership offered very attractive privileges. In order to invite long stayers, this membership offered many attractive privileges.
Thailand Elite membership has been updated several times.
Memberships offered around 2003-2008 offered many notable benefits.

Thailand Elite Old Membership

The former membership program was run by a state-owned company that offered long term stays in Thailand and special stays in and out of Thailand. Currently, memberships are sold for 5 to 20 years, but when memberships began in 2003, lifetime memberships were sold. Initial memberships also included many benefits.

Advantage

1. lifetime membership
The former memberships were lifetime memberships, offering a variety of benefits for life.

2. Unlimited times transferable
Memberships can be transfered personaly, unlimited times.

3. Various membership privileges
Old members can take advantage of the following various benefits
A. Special visas for lifetime (for the duration of membership).
B. VIP treatment when entering and leaving Thailand.
C. Free Limousine pick-up and drop-off upon arrival and departure in Thailand.
D. Free green fee once a day at the affiliated golf course.
E. Free massage once a day.
F. You can open a bank account in Bangkok Bank and Kasikon Bank.
G. Annual medical checkup.
Others

Disadvantage

1. currently not for sale
Old memberships are no longer for sale and can only be obtained through private sales from former members.

2. It is difficult to obtain as they are only available through private sales
The state-owned company that operates Thailand Elite (Thailand Privilege) does not act as an intermediary for the transfer of former memberships.

3. Transfer fee is charged by Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd.
The state-run company will change the name of the membership. but a name change fee will be charged at Each time.

(3) A fee is charged for name change at the time of sale or purchase.
The state-run company will only change the name of the owner, but a name change fee will be charged at that time.

4. Difficulty in finding a seller
It is extremely difficult to find a person who is interested in transferring memberships among the limited number of owners of old memberships.。

Conclusion

The Thailand Elite former membership is a very convenient program for those who wish to stay in Thailand for a long period of time or to immigrate. It is also an effective and attractive program for those who want to enjoy golf or massage for free every day.