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Thailand (Thailand) ancient name Siam, Thai means "free country". Located in the heart of Southeast Asia, halfway between India and China. Thailand is bordered by Myanmar to the west, Laos to the north, Cambodia to the east of Thailand and Malaysia to the south.

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Thailand is a Southeast Asian country with the most historical monuments. Thailand’s beaches full of resort charm are also a paradise for vacations. The capital, Bangkok, is very charming and vibrant, with strong cultural traditions intertwined with the roar of the market. It is an unforgettable city. Thailand has efficient transportation, cheap accommodation, and mouth-watering food. It is a country suitable for tourism. In the eyes of foreign tourists, Thais are simple, kind, hospitable, happy and happy. They have spared no effort to maintain the spirit of independence for hundreds of years. It is even more admirable. It is the only country in Southeast Asia that has not become a colony.

Thailand’s main tourist cities and tourist areas include "Angel City" Bangkok, "Northern Thai Rose" Chiang Mai, "Oriental Hawaii" Pattaya, "Thailand Pearl" Phuket, "Coconut Grove Island" Samui and "Golden Soup" "City" Dacheng and so on.

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Life in Thailand:

Among the cities in Thailand, the cities on the list are Phuket (26th in Asia, 329th in the world), Bangkok (28th in Asia, 336th in the world), Chiang Mai (40th in Asia, 374th in the world), and Patty. Ya (44th in Asia, 378th in the world). From this we can roughly see that the consumption level of Phuket and Bangkok, the most expensive places of living in Thailand, is still lower than that of Shanghai, while the consumption level of Chiang Mai is roughly equivalent to that of Beijing, and Pattaya is similar to Guangzhou.


Thailand Property

Since most of China is located in the northern temperate zone, houses facing the north and south have more sunlight. This statement has some truth. But applying this kind of thinking to house selection in Thailand will definitely suffer! Thailand is located in the tropics, the weather is hot, and the sunshine is too much, so when choosing a room, Thais prefer the coolest north, followed by the south and east, and the least buy is the west, unless there is something special on the west. landscape.


One rule of special attention is:Foreigners can only buy 49% of all the buildings sold by the developer, and the remaining 51% must be sold to Thai citizens or Thai companies. Therefore, it is best to stay away from the kind of real estate that foreigners have already purchased.

Thai law stipulates that foreign natural persons cannot buy properties that take direct land away, including land and villas, so you must pay attention to villa projects that foreigners can directly buy!

Some buyers ask: If I really want to buy a villa, what can I do? A Thai company established by a foreigner can hold villas or land in the name of the company, which is currently a widely used method. However, the law also stipulates that foreigners can only hold no more than 49% of the shares when establishing a Thai company. At least two Thais must be found as shareholders and hold more than 51% of the shares. Therefore, the costs and risks of finding two more Thais, as well as changes in the law, need to be taken into consideration.

In addition, the rental rate of villas in Thailand is generally lower than that of apartments in Thailand. From an investment perspective, the investment value of apartments is greater.

The main reason why many friends stay in Thailand is that the medical expenses are low but the services are high-quality.

Thailand’s hospitals are classified into state-owned and private in nature, from national to township-level hospitals in scale, and various specialized clinics. Thai citizens only need to apply for a simple medical card, and visits to designated government hospitals, hospitalization, surgery, etc. are basically free.

In comparison, private hospitals have higher standards in all aspects and better service attitudes. As long as you purchase commercial insurance, you can enjoy free medical services in private hospitals in Thailand.

The law and order in Thailand is very good and there is no pickpocketing. If you accidentally lose something, it will be sent back by kind people. Thailand is a country that advocates Buddhism. The people are very friendly.

Prices are not high in most parts of Thailand. Thailand's agriculture and fruit planting are very developed, so the prices of agricultural products and fruits are very cheap. Ordinary Thai fruits such as mango, lychee, longan, mangosteen, banana, watermelon, rambutan, etc. are usually 20-30 baht per kilogram; more expensive ones such as durian, lotus mist, custard apple, etc., are only 40-50 baht per kilogram .


The ratio of RMB to Thai baht is 1:5.

Vegetables may be a bit more expensive in Bangkok, but in other places, such as Chiang Mai, they are still very cost-effective, mostly at 10-20 baht per kilogram. If a family of three consumes one kilogram of milk, one kilogram of meat, one kilogram of vegetables and one kilogram of fruit per day, it is about 300 baht. Adding other oil, salt, sauce and vinegar, the living budget is basically enough for 10,000 baht a month. That is 2,000 RMB. Prices are not expensive, and there are many benefits. Both water and electricity bills have free shares, and there are free bus rides.

The downside of Thailand is that there is no hot water to drink and you need to boil it yourself. You need a water heater to take a bath, and you need to drink mineral water to drink. 4 plants in a bucket (there are downstairs).

How to get a Thai elite visa

Thailand Elite Visa, also known as Thailand Special Long Term Visa, was initiated by the Royal Thai Government in November 2003. It is specially designed to protect the travel experience of high-end tourists, allowing foreigners to live in Thailand for a long time. A 20-year visa project, which was issued by the Thai state-owned enterprise Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. (TPC). Thailand Elite Visa is a kind of non-immigrant status that can enjoy the convenience of long-term residence and entry and exit in Thailand.

Focusing on the key points, the certificate holder can enjoy the following many preferential treatments, which is simply an emperor's enjoyment:

❥Have a longer stay. There are 5, 10, and 20-year multiple-entry visas, and the maximum stay period for a single entry is 1 year.

❥Top visa, privileged entry-airport service. Enjoy VIP-level reception and escort by a personal assistant when entering and leaving the international airport. Complete immigration formalities and immigration inspection procedures through the open speed lane.

❥Exclusive VIP lounge/waiting room. You can use the airport VIP lounge/waiting room unlimited times.

❥Free shuttle bus service. Complimentary limousine service (within 50 kilometers) from the airport to the hotel/residence or from the hotel/residence 24 times a year (Bangkok, Chiang Mai city center, Phuket and Samui).

Customer contact center throughout the day. The customer contact center provides 24-hour English service. Assistance in booking service for hotels, golf courses and spas in Thailand.

❥Exclusive member discount service. Enjoy exclusive discounts and VIP services at more than 100 shops, hotels, SPA, golf, etc.

❥Special government services. Assist in handling any public or private organization matters, such as obtaining a driver's license and opening a bank account.

Application conditions and preparation materials

No crime, legal citizen.

 Provide passport copy, photo and application form

Delivery of membership fee of 500,000-2 million baht (about 100,000-400,000 RMB)

specific method

A: Submit the required documents to the Thai immigration office.

B: Pay the visa fee after obtaining the approval letter.

C: After obtaining the card number, make an appointment to log in to Thailand.

The whole process will be completed in 15-20 days.



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