Thailand has a fast growing economy and excellent infrastructure, making it an attractive destination for foreign investment. The Thailand Elite Residence Program offers special privileges and long-term visas for qualified investors, with benefits like expedited immigration, luxury airport services, and access to top-notch healthcare. Data shows surging interest from U.S. investors amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with Q1 2020 applicants already exceeding the 2019 total. Thailand’s safety, affordability, and high quality of life are major draws. Key investment areas include real estate, healthcare, infrastructure, and more.
U.S. applicants up over 50% in early 2020 vs. all of 2019
Sales figures reveal U.S. applicants for the Thailand Elite Residence Program in just the first 3 months of 2020 exceeded the total number for the entire previous year. The COVID-19 travel impacts drove some existing U.S. expats to seek permanent status. But outside interest also spiked 100% over Q1 and Q4 of 2019.
Australian applicants doubled amid fires, virus concerns
Applicants from fire and pandemic afflicted Australia also surged, with Q1 2020 applicants already over half the 2019 total. Versus Q1 2019, Australian applicants skyrocketed 228% for the residency program. The growth was 130% against Q4 2020 amid stability seeking.
Healthcare, infrastructure among top investment sectors
Thailand has strong real estate and construction, healthcare, infrastructure, and technology investment prospects. Investors benefit from significant emerging market consumer growth. And free trade pacts enhance access to major markets globally.
Affordability and safety assured during turmoil
Thailand’s excellent, affordable healthcare and low COVID-19 rates strengthened appeal for investors during global turmoil. Its infrastructure, transparency, ease of doing business, and respect for law also provide unusual stability.
Thailand’s surging foreign investor interest, led by the U.S. and Australia, shows its strength as a secure, low-cost base for accessing Asia’s opportunities. Its stellar healthcare, welcoming policies, respect for law, and transparency cement its status as a premium emerging market for residence and business.