Complete Guide to Thailand Elite Former Memberships
This section describes the Thailand Elite former memberships.
What is Thailand Elite Old Membership?？
Thailand Elite is a national program started in 2003 and operated by a state-owned company under the direct management of the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Members are issued a “Thailand Elite Visa” for the duration of their membership, as required by Thai law, which is comparable to permanent residency in Thailand.
Features of Thailand Elite Old Membership
The Thai Elite old membership is characterized not only by the issuance of the aforementioned special visa, but also by the granting of various privileges.
- VIP treatment at the airport upon arrival and departure
- Limousine pick-up and drop-off for inbound and outbound travel
- Free green fees at affiliated golf courses（1 round every day）
- Complimentary massage at affiliated spas and massages (one massage daily, 365 days per year)
- Annual physical examination
Membership expires for life, unlimited number of transfers
Most attractive is that membership expires for life. The fact that there is no annual membership fee is probably one of its most attractive features.
Another great benefit is that memberships can be transferred to third parties an unlimited number of times.
When receiving a transfer, there are two types of memberships: one that allows you to remain a lifetime member, and one that allows you to become a 30-year member after the transfer.
Please note that this depends on the time of initial membership, so please be careful when negotiating.
Purchase and future transfer of Old Thailand Elite memberships
If you purchased a lifetime membership at age 40 and transferred it to a third party at age 70, you would receive a transfer payment. If you transferred it for the same amount as when you purchased it, you would have enjoyed the benefits for free for 30 years.
If the value of the old membership has increased after 30 years, you will also receive a gain on the transfer (capital gain).
Can I purchase a old membership in Thailand Elite?？
Sales and memberships are no longer being accepted by the state-run company that operates the program, and memberships for the new program are now being accepted.
However, as mentioned above, memberships can be bought and sold between individuals, so there is a slight chance to obtain memberships through private transfers from former members.
How to Purchase a Thailand Elite Old Membership
Thailand Elite old memberships can only be purchased through private sales from old members.
The number of initial members is not large, so the possibility of finding someone who wants to sell is not high.
Also, there are some shady companies on the Internet who deceive sellers or pose as intermediaries, so you need to take your best precautions to avoid getting into trouble.
As an authorized agent of Thailand Elite (now Thailand Privilege), we are operating our own [Thailand Elite former membership safe intermediary, Etem], which can realize safe transfer of Thailand Elite former memberships by utilizing our long years of experience and correct knowledge.
Thailand Elite Old Membership Security Brokerage System
As an authorized agent of Thailand Elite (now Thailand Privilege), we have been operating our own [Thailand Elite Old Membership Safety Brokerage System] to realize safe transfer of Thailand Elite Old Memberships by utilizing our long years of experience and knowledge.
- Representation in business negotiations between seller and buyer
- Verify ownership, expiration date, and privileges of memberships to be transferred
- Drafting a proper purchase agreement
- Escrow of trading proceeds
- Support for buyer’s application for admission
- Confirmation of buyer’s admission approval
- Settlement of sales proceeds
- Confirmation of name changes
