Thailand Privilege Bronze vs Gold: Key Differences, Costs, and Who Each Membership Fits (2026)

Choosing between Thailand Privilege Bronze vs Gold usually comes down to one question: do you want Privilege Points (and the redemptions that come with points), or do you want the lowest 5-year membership fee with no points?

This guide compares fees, validity, points, and who each membership fits, so you can decide without guessing.

Quick next step

If you want a clear recommendation based on your travel patterns and plans in Thailand, we can review your situation in a free consultation. We also use a pay-only-on-approval approach (payment after approval, as presented on our site)

Bronze vs Gold at a glance

• Bronze = THB 650,000, 5 years, 0 Privilege Points per year
• Gold = THB 900,000, 5 years, 20 Privilege Points per year

On the official membership pages, the biggest practical difference is points: Bronze lists 0, Gold lists 20 per year.

Side-by-side comparison table (Bronze vs Gold)

Thailand Privilege Bronze membership (who it fits)

Who Bronze is a good fit for

Bronze is usually a fit if:

• You want a 5-year Thailand Privilege membership at a lower listed fee than Gold.
• You’re not planning to use points-based redemptions.
• You prefer a simpler option where you don’t have to track annual points.

Why people choose Bronze

• Lower membership fee than Gold
• Same membership length (5 years)
• No points to manage because Bronze lists 0 points per year

When Bronze may not be enough

Bronze may be limiting if:

• You want to use privileges that are accessed mainly through Privilege Points.
• You expect to redeem benefits regularly and want a yearly points balance.

Thailand Privilege Gold membership

Who Gold is a good fit for

Gold is usually a fit if:

• You want a 5-year membership and also want annual Privilege Points.
• You prefer having flexibility to redeem points for services or lifestyle activities over time.
• You travel often enough that you’ll actually use point-based redemptions.

Why people choose Gold

• Gold lists 20 Privilege Points per year.
• Points give you flexibility to redeem privileges listed in the program’s current catalog.

When Gold may be unnecessary

Gold may not be worth the extra fee if:

• You don’t plan to redeem points at all.
• Your priority is lowest upfront cost, and you’re comfortable with no points.

How Thailand Privilege Points work

Privilege Points are a points balance provided by some membership tiers. You can typically redeem points for specific privileges listed in the program’s current catalog.

Keep these points in mind:

• Points are not cash.
• Redemption options can change depending on program listings and availability.
• If your tier includes 0 points (Bronze), you generally won’t have points available for point-based redemptions.
• Gold is listed with 20 points per year, which is the main reason many people choose it over Bronze.

Cost and value: a simple way to choose

Use this checklist:

1) Do you want points?

Yes → Start with Gold (20 points/year).

No → Bronze is the lower-fee option (0 points/year).

2) Will you redeem benefits often?

If you expect regular redemptions, points can matter more than the fee difference.

If you expect few or no redemptions, points may not matter.

3) Are you optimizing for lowest upfront cost?

If yes, Bronze is lower than Gold based on listed fees.

Quick examples

Remote worker staying most of the year: Often chooses Bronze if the plan is “live in Thailand, keep it simple, don’t redeem points.”

Business traveler flying in and out often: Often chooses Gold for the annual points and flexibility.

Retiree with occasional travel: Either can work. Choose Gold only if you know you will use the points.

How to apply (steps and timing)

A typical application flow looks like this:

1. Free consultation (online or walk-in) — We confirm which package fits your goals and review the application steps.
2. Document preparation — Requirements can vary. We confirm the current document list during consultation.
3. Submission — We submit and monitor the application status.
4. Review period — Delays usually come from missing documents or extra verification needs.
5. Approval → payment — We follow a pay-only-on-approval approach as presented by Thai Elite Express.

Timing note: We state an approval timeline of around 4 weeks on our site, but timing can vary based on individual review factors.

Why apply with Thai Elite Express

If you’re choosing an agent as well as a package, these factors matter:

• We are an authorized General Sales and Services Agent (GSSA) and have operated since 2013.
• We are backed by Harvey Law Group Thailand.
• Pay-only-on-approval approach (reduces upfront risk).
• Multilingual support: English, Chinese, French, Turkish, Japanese.
• Free consultations, including walk-ins.

FAQs: Thailand Privilege Bronze vs Gold

What is the main difference between Bronze and Gold?

Bronze lists 0 Privilege Points per year. Gold lists 20 Privilege Points per year. Fees also differ (THB 650,000 vs THB 900,000).

Does Bronze include Privilege Points?

No. Bronze is listed with 0 points per year.

How many points does Gold include?

Gold is listed with 20 points per year.

What can I use Gold points for?

Points can be redeemed for privileges listed in the program’s current catalog. The exact options depend on what is available at the time you redeem.

Is Bronze or Gold “better”?

It depends on whether you will use points. If you won’t redeem points, Bronze is often the cleaner choice. If you plan to redeem benefits, Gold’s yearly points allocation is usually the deciding factor.

How do I start an application?

Contact us for a free consultation. We confirm the right package, the current document list, and the submission steps.

Next step

If you’re looking to apply for a Thailand Privilege Visa, we invite you to visit the Thai Elite Express Office at HLG (Thailand) Co., Ltd., located at:

1 Empire Tower, River Wing East, 29th fl., Tower 2, Unit 2904 South Sathorn Road, Yannawa, Sathorn, Bangkok, Thailand, 10120.

We welcome walk-in consultations, or you can reach out to us via email at btrelcat@harveylawgroupthailand.com. To schedule an appointment, please call us at +662 670 1848. Our team is ready to assist you with your Thailand Privilege Visa application and any questions you may have!

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