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Bangkok Post
36 minutes ago
- Business
- Bangkok Post
Thailand Elite Visa Launches New Family Promotions
Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. announced a series of limited-time updates to its Thai Elite Visa program, introducing more accessible pricing options for families and current members while confirming the official end of the Bronze Membership package this December. These developments come as Thailand continues to attract long-term residents and remote workers seeking a smoother path to extended stays in the country. Elite Visa Family Excursion Members Eligible for New Bronze Offer Current holders of the Thailand Elite Family Excursion (EFE) and Elite Family Alternative (EFA) Legacy package, whose memberships expire by September 2026, are now eligible to upgrade to a 5-year Thailand Privilege Bronze Membership at a reduced rate of 450,000 THB per person. Importantly, the 5-year Bronze membership will be added on top of their existing EFE or EFA membership, so members won't lose any remaining time if they choose to upgrade early. This exclusive promotion is valid until the end of May 2026. This offer gives qualifying members the chance to transition into the newly structured Thailand Privilege memberships without the need to restart the application process. The Bronze visa offers multiple-entry visa access, fast-track airport services, and curated lifestyle privileges, making it a popular and budget-friendly option for individuals planning a long term stay in Thailand. A separate promotion, running through September 30, 2025, allows new and existing members under the Platinum, Diamond, or Reserve tiers to add immediate family members at a significantly reduced rate of 500,000 THB per person. Previously, add-on fees for these premium tiers ranged from 1.5 to 5 million THB, making this limited-time offer especially attractive for those exploring the Thailand Elite Visa for families. The promotion is open to both first-time applicants and current members. Final Deadline for Bronze Membership Applications Thailand Privilege has confirmed that all new applications for the Bronze Membership must be submitted no later than December 31, 2025. This marks the official closure of the lowest-tier membership. Applicants considering the Bronze tier are encouraged to complete their application—including background checks and visa processing—well before the deadline to avoid delays. Thailand Elite Visa Benefits The Thailand Elite Visa offers long-term stay options with exclusive privileges, including: Multiple-entry visa (5 to 20 years) Fast-track airport service Elite personal assistants Lifestyle perks: spa, golf, hotel discounts Membership Tiers: Bronze: 5 Years – 650,000 THB – No points Gold: 5 Years – 900,000 THB – 20 pts/year Platinum: 10 Years – 1.5M THB – 35 pts/year Diamond: 15 Years – 2.5M THB – 55 pts/year Reserve: 20 yrs – 5M THB (invitation only) – 120 pts/year Points (Gold and above) can be used for services like airport transfers and wellness packages. How to Apply for the Thailand Elite Visa Thailand Elite Visa eligibility includes having no overstays or criminal record. Applicants may apply through an official partner by submitting a passport copy, photograph, and personal details for background screening. Upon approval, payment is made, and a membership letter is issued. For a full list of Thailand Elite Visa requirements, visit: Key Reminders 450,000 THB Bronze offer for Elite Family Excursion and Elite Family Alternative members 500,000 THB family add-on promotion (for Platinum, Diamond, Reserve) until 30 Sept Bronze Membership applications close 31 Dec 2025 Siam Legal is an authorized General Sales and Services Agent (GSSA) for Thailand Privilege. In addition to standard Elite Visa assistance, the firm offers tailored advice, document support, and legal expertise to ensure a smooth and compliant application process. Address: Two Pacific Place, 18th Floor, Unit 1806, 142 Sukhumvit Road, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Office Phone: +66 2 254 8900 Mobile of Thai Elite Agent: +66 80 005 9642
News18
22-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Fidel Castro's Grandson, Sandro Castr,o Called Out For Lavish Life
Last Updated: Fidel Castro's grandson, Sandro Castro, who is an influencer, often shares videos and pictures of his luxury lifestyle. Cuba is one of the poorest countries in Latin America. But one man stands out from this struggle, Sandro, the grandson of the famous Cuban leader Fidel Castro. Sandro, who is an influencer, often shows off his luxury lifestyle, unlike most Cubans. On his social media, Sandro Castro was seen chilling on yachts, driving fancy cars and throwing lavish parties. Recently, Sandro posted videos to joke about power outages in Havana. The post didn't sit well with many, and Sandro Castro was criticised for his lifestyle. Who is SandroCastro? He is the son of Rebecca Arteaga and Alexis Castro Soto del Valle, one of the five children Castro had with Dalia Soto del Valle, who remained by Fidel's side until he died. He is the son of Alexis Castro Soto del Valle, one of Castro's five sons. He was raised in Punto Cero, a secure and private area. Unlike most Cubans, who lived with limited resources, Sandro grew up in luxury. Sandro is believed to be making money through his nightlife businesses like EFE and Fantaxy. Some also think he earns from his presence on Instagram and also from family owned assets, but nothing is officially confirmed. Cuba's economy is in deep trouble, as most people earn only around $16.50. Prices of general items keep going up and there are regular shortages of basic things like food, fuel and medicine. Power cuts are common, sometimes for 16 to 20 hours a day. In the middle of all this, Sandro continues to show off his fancy lifestyle. In some of his social media videos, Sandro Castro makes fun of the Cuban government and its problems. For example, he once joked about the high internet costs and also made fun of the long power cuts. In other posts, he talked about food shortages by joking there's no chicken, showed the US flag in the background and asked Donald Trump to help migrants. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sandro Castro (@sandro_castrox) In a chat with El Pais, a young Cuban named Juan Pablo Pena shared his view on Sandro. He feels that Fidel Castro grandson is not an unusual case, but actually a clear example of what the system has created. According to him, Sandro represents a group of people who took over power while using words like fairness and justice. But instead of helping others, they used that language to protect their own position and pass on their power like a family legacy. top videos View all 'The dictator's grandson turned influencer is the terminal stage of a narrative that once promised to be redemptive and ended up being parasitic. Sandro is not just privileged — he's a grotesque satire of Castroism. Sandro is the product of a social experiment that failed, but refuses to die," Juan said. Those who are against the government say Sandro Castro is making fun of ordinary Cubans by showing off his rich lifestyle. At the same time, people who support the government feel that he is not living like the Castro family should. tags : Fidel Castro viral news view comments Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: July 22, 2025, 17:02 IST News viral Fidel Castro's Grandson, Sandro Castr,o Called Out For Lavish Life Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Barcelona agree €44m sponsorship deal with Democratic Republic of Congo
Barcelona are desperately trying to raise funds to be able to make their return to La Liga's 1:1 rule, and as such, be able to register new signings. They have sold players in recent weeks, but more is needed to ensure that Joan Garcia and other possible arrivals will be able to play without any problems during the 2025-26 campaign. In this regard, sponsorship deals are crucial, and earlier this week, it emerges that Barcelona were in talks with the tourism board of the Democratic Republic of Congo over a deal that would see the country's name emblazed on the club's official apparel. And this deal now looks to have been sealed, with MD reporting that an agreement between Barcelona and the African nation's tourism board is in its final stages. Image via Alberto Estevez / EFE Agreement would be worth €11m per season As per the report, Barcelona would receive a total of €44m from the sponsorship deal, with will run for four seasons. DR Congo, who have already signed a similar agreement with Ansu Fati's new side AS Monaco, will be displayed on the back of the club's training kit. The sponsorship avenue is one that Barcelona have not overly explored in recent months, but it is effective. The money generated from this deal, should it be finalised in the coming days/weeks, will certainly aid the club's bid to return to the 1:1 rule, which they hope to do in early August. The focus now is to keep generating funds via player sales. The likes of Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, Andreas Christensen and Pau Victor are prime candidates to leave before the end of the summer transfer window, although any exit is not imminent. The pressure is on sporting director to get things done in the coming weeks, otherwise Barcelona could be in a precarious position.
Sky News AU
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Spanish town subjected to riots as violence escalates between far-right groups and North African migrants
A small town in south-east Spain has erupted into chaos as violent clashes continue to unfold between far-right groups and North African migrants. Violent clashes continue in escalate in Torre Pacheco between far-right groups and North African migrants, leaving local residents afraid. The small town in south-east Spain has been subjected to unrest since Saturday, after videos posted on social media showed men dressed in clothes bearing far-right symbols and migrants carrying Moroccan flags hurling objects at each other. Since then, there have been three nights of unrest. Spain's Vox party has been accused of starting 'hate crimes". Police have now arrested 10 people in what's been one of the country's worst spates of violence in recent times. Several dozen youths hurled glass bottles and other objects at riot police on Sunday night, as officers fired rubber bullets to quell the unrest. The violence was sparked by an attack on a man in his late 60s. Domingo Tomás was left bloodied, and two Moroccans were arrested for their suspected role in the attack on him. — (@okdiario) July 14, 2025 A third suspect in the attack on Mr Tomás was later arrested in the northern Basque Country, while planning to flee across the border by train to France, the state news agency EFE reported. "He threw me to the ground and hit me. It all happened very quickly. I think they hit me and then left," said Domingo Tomás. The violence has terrified the local community since. 'The majority of (the rioters) are not from Torre Pacheco,' said Mariola Guevara Cava, the central government's representative in the Murcia region. "I ask the migrant community not to leave their homes and not to confront rioters, because confrontation achieves nothing and ultimately makes us all afraid," local mayor Pedro Angel Roca told national broadcaster TVE. Migrants, many of them second-generation, make up about a third of Torre Pacheco's population of about 40,000. Speaking to radio station Cadena Ser, Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska attributed the violence to anti-immigration rhetoric from far-right groups and political parties such as Vox, which he said unjustifiably links immigration to crime. The violence in Torre Pacheco was organised and fomented on social media, the minister added. Vox leader Santiago Abascal denied any responsibility for the incidents and said the government's migration policies were to blame. - with Reuters
Morocco World
14-07-2025
- Climate
- Morocco World
5.5-Magnitude Earthquake off Almería Coast Felt Across Northern Morocco
Rabat – A strong earthquake struck early Monday morning off the coast of Almería, southern Spain, sending tremors across the western Mediterranean that were distinctly felt in northern Morocco. According to the Spanish news agency EFE , the earthquake , which measured 5.5 on the Richter scale, occurred at 7:13 a.m. local time, with its epicenter located approximately 32 kilometers off the Almería coast, at a shallow depth of about 2 kilometers below the seabed. The quake was felt across a wide area of the Mediterranean basin, including southern Spain, Gibraltar, northern Algeria, and large parts of northern Morocco. In Morocco, residents of Tangier, Tetouan, Al Hoceima, Nador, and the occupied cities of Ceuta and Melilla reported feeling noticeable tremors. Nasser Jabour, director of Morocco's National Institute of Geophysics, confirmed that the seismic waves were strong enough to reach the Moroccan Mediterranean coastline, although no casualties or property damage were reported in either Morocco or Spain as of the time of writing. Jabour explained that the magnitude of this earthquake is considered moderate, noting that preliminary estimates indicate its impact on the Moroccan side was at level three to four on the European intensity scale. Authorities in Spain have called for calm among residents and visitors, stressing that the situation remains under control. Monitoring teams are maintaining vigilance for any possible aftershocks. Although Spain is not as seismically active as countries along major fault lines, its southern and eastern regions do experience periodic earthquake activity, sometimes strong enough to be felt widely. Tags: Earthquakemorocco earthquakespain earthquake
