The Thailand Elite Visa is not only the most convenient visa in Thailand but also the most rewarding thanks to the Elite Visa Privilege Points System. This major feature of Thailand Privilege Memberships is how Thai Elite Visa holders get access to a vast selection of free perks, valuable benefits, access to exclusive clubs and events, and more.
Here we will go over what the Privilege Point System is, how it works, what you can get, and how you can leverage your points for exciting VIP perks.
How Does the Thailand Privilege Points System Work?
When you successfully apply for a Thailand Privilege Membership, you get the coveted Thai Elite Visa, but also a wealth of other perks and benefits. You get permanent discounts and deals such as buy-one-get-one movie tickets and free fixed-term accident insurance. These benefits are great, but they are also fixed and available to everyone. The Thailand Privilege Points System enables you to customize the perks you receive.
Depending on your Thailand Privilege Membership tier, you are allotted an amount of Privilege Points each year:
- Thailand Privilege Gold – 20
- Thailand Privilege Platinum – 35
- Thailand Privilege Diamond – 55
- Thailand Privilege Reserve – 120
It’s important to note that your Privilege Points reset at the beginning of each calendar year, and they do not roll over. It does not matter how many or how few points you spend in the previous year, you get the same number of points on January 1st.
For example, if you are a Diamond member, but only spend 50 of your points this year, you still only get 55 points next year, not 60.
How to Use Thailand Privilege Points
Once you acquire your Thailand Privilege Membership, you will receive a booklet containing a huge number of perks and benefits you can redeem your points for. Examples of these rewards can be found below.
At any time, you can redeem a number of your points for a perk of your choice. Some perks are more valuable than others, and therefore, cost more Privilege Points to Redeem. The good news is that nearly all perks cost the same regardless of your membership tier, so a perk that costs 1 point for Diamond members also costs 1 point for Gold members.
There are some exceptions to this, as a few perks are available for free to Diamond and Reserve members, whereas Gold and Platinum members must spend points. All tiers still have access to the same list of benefits, however.
To redeem your points, you will usually have to book your point redemption in advance. To do this, call the Member Contact Center hotline, which is available to all Thailand Privilege members. This helpline assists with all things Thailand Elite, including booking reservations for membership perks. They will make all the arrangements with the vendor and automatically update your point total.
Available Perks for the Thailand Privilege Points System
The complete list of rewards available through the Elite Visa Privilege Points System is far too long to list here. There are hundreds of available perks and benefits, and more are being added all the time. Contact your Thailand Privilege GSSA for inquiries about new or updated rewards.
Here are some examples of just a few of the perks you can spend points on as a member. The perks are divided into five general categories:
Thailand Privilege “Stay” Perks
- Buy 2 nights, get 1 free at luxury hotels and vacation clubs across Thailand: 1 point
- Professional visa agency assistance with 90-day immigration report: 1 point
- 20% discount on moving services and special rates for relocation services: 0 points (free)
Thailand Privilege “Travel” Perks
- Airport transfer services to and from accommodation: 1-3 points depending on vehicle and distance
- Round-trip domestic flight: 3 points
- Access to luxury airport lounges: 1 point
Thailand Privilege “Leisure” Perks
- Rounds of golf at world-class courses and resorts: 2-4 points depending on course and day
- Tickets to live Muay Thai events: 1-3 points depending on seating zone
- Access to high-end coworking space: 1 point for 1 day, or 2 points for 3 days
Thailand Privilege “Health and Well-Being” Perks
- Thai massage at luxury spas: 1 point
- Dental checkup, x-ray, and cleaning: 2 points
- Complete annual physical and health checkup (21 tests): 10 points
Thailand Privilege “Wealth” Perks
- Personal accident insurance (6 months to one year depending on membership: 0 points (free)
- 30-minute legal consultation with an accounting law firm: 0 points (limited to 1 session only)
- Assistance with opening a savings account and foreign currency deposit account at leading Thai banks: 0 points (free)
Thailand Privilege Points FAQ
As one of Thailand’s leading GSSAs and Thailand Elite Visa agents, we get a lot of questions from prospective applicants and current Thailand Privilege Members. Here are some of the most common:
How can I get more Thailand Privilege Points?
You must upgrade your Thailand Privilege Membership tier to get a higher amount of annual points. Fortunately, this is quite easy and only involves some extra paperwork and payment of the difference in membership fees of the tier you are a member of and the one you want to upgrade to.
I am adding family members to my Thailand Privilege Membership, do they get points too?
No, only the primary Thailand Elite Visa holder is allotted Privilege Points each year. However, your added family members have access to your pool of points and can redeem any perks available with the Thailand Privilege Membership Card they will receive.
Do Privilege Points expire?
In a way, yes. You must use your allotted Elite Visa Privilege Points in the year they were awarded. Unused points will expire at the end of the year, and your total will reset to the number given to your membership tier.
Are perks redeemed with Privilege Points refundable?
No, in general refunds and exchanges are not possible.
Is there a limit on how many times I can redeem a perk with Privilege Points?
Usually, no. The majority of perks that cost points can be redeemed as many times as you like as long as you have the points to spend.
Ready to Experience Peak Luxury and Valuable Rewards through Thailand Privilege?
If you want access to these unique VIP perks and many, many more, apply for a Thailand Privilege Membership today. It comes with these rewards in addition to many other benefits, including the world-famous Thailand Elite Visa. Submit an inquiry below and our experienced Thailand Elite Visa consultants will provide free application assistance. You’ll get your Thailand Privilege Membership swiftly and successfully and will be enjoying the sweet life in no time.