# Thailand Privilege

Source: https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/glossary/thailand-privilege

**Definition:** Thailand Privilege is a paid membership programme, run by a state-owned company under the Tourism Authority of Thailand, that gives members a long-stay visa for 5 to 20 years in return for a one-off fee.

The programme was known as Thailand Elite until 2023. Its tiers, as listed by the operator in 2026:

| Tier | Fee | Term |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze | THB 650,000 | 5 years |
| Gold | THB 900,000 | 5 years |
| Platinum | THB 1.5 million | 10 years |
| Diamond | THB 2.5 million | 15 years |
| Reserve | THB 5 million | 20 years |

Bronze has been offered for limited periods and Reserve is by invitation, so confirm availability with the operator.

There is no age, income or investment test, which makes it a straightforward long-stay route for a buyer who can pay the fee. It is unconnected to property: you do not need to buy to join, and buying does not reduce the cost. Membership gives no right to work and no tax advantage. Days spent in Thailand count towards tax residency in the usual way, and members still make 90-day address reports, which the programme's staff can handle.

See [Thailand Privilege](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/visas/thailand-privilege) and compare routes with the [visa pathfinder](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/tools/visa-pathfinder).