Thailand's Long-Term Residence Visa Hits 12,000 Approvals in Four Years
The program has drawn more than 2,400 applicants from the United States and 1,300 from Japan, BOI data showed.
- Thailand's Long-Term Resident visa program has attracted 12,010 high-potential foreigners in four years, generating approximately USD 1.28 billion in economic value, according to the Board of Investment .
- Secretary General Narit Therdsteerasukdi stated the visa serves as a strategic pillar for attracting global talent as Thailand prepares for investment in advanced-technology industries including semiconductors and AI.
- Among the 12,010 recipients, 54% hold executive-level positions and 36% are professionals, with the United States accounting for more than 2,400 approvals, followed by Japan with more than 1,300 and the United Kingdom with more than 1,000.
- To remove administrative bottlenecks, the BOI rolled out an integrated digital processing portal in September 2026, while the Thailand Investment and Expat Services Center provides one-stop services at One Bangkok.
- Programs like the Skill Bridge measure and Business Transformation support work alongside the LTR visa to develop local personnel and help entrepreneurs adopt modern technology for an innovation-driven economy.
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Thailand LTR visa approvals top 12,000 after four years
Thailand’s Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa programme has approved more than 12,000 foreign nationals since launching four years ago, generating an estimated 43 billion baht in economic value, according to the Board of Investment (BOI). The Thailand LTR visa was introduced in September 2022 to attract wealthy residents, retirees, remote professionals and highly skilled workers who … The story Thailand LTR visa approvals top 12,000 after four years …
Thailand's LTR Visa Attracts 12,000 High-Potential Foreigners, Injecting USD 1.28 Billion into Economy
Thailand's Long-Term Resident visa program has approved 12,010 high-potential foreigners in four years, generating approximately USD 1.28 billion in economic value and positioning the country to compete for global talent amid a new wave of advanced technology investment. The post Thailand’s LTR Visa Attracts 12,000 High-Potential Foreigners, Injecting USD 1.28 Billion into Economy appeared first on citybuzz.
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Thailand’s LTR Visa Hits 12,000 Approvals in Four Years, Adding USD 1.28 Billion to the Economy
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 October 2026 – The Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa has attracted 12,010 high-potential foreigners to Thailand in four years, generating approximately USD 1.28 billion (THB 43 billion) in economic value, according to the Board of Investment (BOI). The visa is a key mechanism for attracting executives and highly [...] Source from InfoStride News
Mr. Narut Teodsathirasak, Secretary-General of the Board of Investment (BOI), revealed the progress of the implementation of special visa measures for long-term residents.
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