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    9 hours ago, Vagamundo said:

    Too bad as the back side of Circle S Soi 12 is very close to Centre Point Hotel (almost touching their property line) but the Google satellite map indicates an approximate 6’ foot wall separating this hotel from Circle S. From the sat photo, I cannot discern a path linking there two places and perhaps one does not exist, contrary to the owners comments to me. Thanks for checking it out. 

     

     

    No problem. It is possible that one of the condos along soi 12 has a cut through to soi 10 from a rear entrance or vice versa but there is nothing obvious. Ask the owner where the cut through is he is talking about and I can go back another day and take a look.

     

     

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    So I walked down there and the bad news is there is no access to soi 10 or Benjakitti Park from Soi 12. You have to go to Soi 10.

    I also asked 2 condo security guards, 2 street vendors and the lady with shop right at the far end of soi 12 (You can just see it in the last picture). All said no shortcut have to go around.

     

     

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    On 1/23/2022 at 8:04 AM, Vagamundo said:

    I am looking at a potential longer term apartment to stay in several weeks, which is located on Soi 12. The owner of the unit assured me that I can access Soi 10 and Benjakitti Park from his place but when I look at the Google map, I don’t see any visible paths. I like those sunset walks over there! The unit is located in Circle S Sukhumvit 12 and is quite close to Centre Point, almost parallel to it, so perhaps there is an unmarked path. Since you stayed at Centre Point, are you aware of any shortcut to Soi 12 from that hotel? As you probably know, Brown Eyes and Condom and Cabbages restaurant are on Soi 12. If you ever went to eat there, then perhaps you might know about the shortcut. Otherwise, to arrive at Benjikitti Park, one has to walk all the way down Soi 12 to Suk and then back up Soi 10. 

    I will walk down there over the next couple of days and let you know.

  4. Posted

    On 11/7/2021 at 5:15 AM, mcwallace said:

    the pas is completly seperate from your Visa, it's only to enter the country(aq/issurance/etc).

    If you don't qualfy for Visa on Arrival you will still need to apply for one as normal

    I think you mean entry permit which is a Visa exemption, not a Visa on Arrival. Many countries (64 I believe) do not need an actual visa to enter Thailand.

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    1 hour ago, LBLover6969 said:

    Website says VAT is not included in their prices, but jeez, let’s move on!

    Where are the LB cock photos and stories in this thread??! That’s all I care about :stiffy:

    This thread is about Thai Elite Visa so we should try and share accurate information about it.

    Anyway I checked and you correct VAT is excluded on the 20 year ultimate privilege visa. I assume incorrectly it was excluded since it is excluded from the 5 year easy access visa which is the one I have.

    VAT is 7% though and not 10%

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    38 minutes ago, LBLover6969 said:

    Good point about the visa length sjsharks. As to the cost, I think you forgot to add the compulsory fees you have to pay them on top. But what's 10K to the people likely to take up this visa? Not a lot I suspect.

    What compulsory fees? If you are referring to the 20K per year then your original quote included that as extras, so I was doing the same just stating that your 100k number was a little off. 

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    On 7/13/2020 at 1:05 PM, LBLover6969 said:

    I'm not sure of the value of this type of visa, although I note that the Elite Ultimate version costs over $100,000 AUD plus 20,000 Baht per year. So I guess the Privilege Entry Visa is a bargain by comparison!

    Good luck with life in Thailand. I hope that it's all you hope for.

    It is actually more like $90K AUD but it is for 20 years so 4 times as long a Elite Easy Access.

  9. Posted

    3 hours ago, 4skin said:

    I've read that this elite visa is just a glorified tourist visa with no extra benefits - but if you've got the dosh, good luck :)

    You have read wrong mate. There are many other benefits but whether or not they are useful depends on the individual and their circumstances. 

    If you looking at the cost alone then sure it is expensive but it comes with the convenience of no border runs for at least 5 years if you don’t want to leave. If you do want to leave you can leave and come back anytime as it is multi entry. Can legally open bank account, get post paid accounts on your mobile and internet etc rather than prepaid. Assistance with Thai drivers license. 

    Free limo to and from airport. They do your 90 day reporting for you. Large discounts at major stores and duty free which is good for big purchases.

    This is not an exhaustive list.

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