reader Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 From Khaosod English BANGKOK — Expert expats with high salaries can apply for four-year professional visas starting in mid-January. That’s when a long-awaited program offering visas that can be extended by four years at a time will be made available to foreigners earning 200,000 baht per month and up. “More than any other type of visa, the Smart Visa will give the most benefits and privileges,” said Lt. Col. Thanarak Boonyaratkarin of the Immigration Bureau Police. “You will be able to stay for a long time and bring your family over.” Starting in January, foreigners who meet the Smart Visa’s requirements can apply for them at Thai Embassies in their respective countries or the One-Stop Service Center for Visas and Work Permits at Chamchuri Square in Bangkok. To be eligible for the Smart Visa, a foreigner must earn more than 200,000 baht a month in specialized industries such as tech, robotics, health care and more. The goal, Thanarak said, is to attract entrepreneurs and experts with technical know-how to stay in Thailand longer. http://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/business/2017/12/27/4-year-professional-visas-arrive-next-month/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveboy Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 How about experts in sex tourism, who get that income from other sources, like pensions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 How about experts in sex tourism, who get that income from other sources, like pensions? depending of their country of citizenship they may qualify for 15 or 30 days visa waiver on arrival faranglaw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faranglaw Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 depending of their country of citizenship they may qualify for 15 or 30 days visa waiver on arrival But they have to get in the long lone at the airport, unless they are over 70 or a cheater! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
