On Saturday, 30 May 2026, Daimaru Trading hosted the Tokyo session of the Japan Road Show 2026 — a Thailand long-stay seminar organized by Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. and operated by Daimaru Trading, with the support of the Tourism Authority of Thailand. The event was held in the main banquet hall at ANA InterContinental Tokyo in Akasaka, and opened with an address from Kn. Manatase, President of Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd., before five subject-matter sessions across tourism, immigration, the Thailand Privilege program, healthcare, and overseas taxation.
Opening Address
The afternoon opened with welcome remarks from Kn. Manatase, President of Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd., who travelled from Bangkok to meet the Japanese audience in person. The opening framed the day's program: why Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. — a state enterprise under the Tourism Authority of Thailand — has invested in a multi-city Japan Road Show every year since 2022, and what kind of long-stay member Thailand is welcoming in 2026.
The Five Sessions
Tokyo's two-hour program kept the five-session format that has run every year since 2022. Each session was delivered in Japanese by a working professional in the field — built for guests already weighing Thailand as a long-stay base.
| Session | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazing Thailand — The Appeal of Thailand アメージングタイランド タイの魅力 | Tourism Authority of Thailand タイ国政府観光庁 |
| 2 | Overview of Thai Visas タイのビザ概略 | Pruksa Japan Administrative Scrivener Office ブルックサージャパン行政書士事務所 |
| 3 | Thailand Privilege — Long-Stay Program of the Thai Government タイランドプリビレッジ ～タイ政府による長期滞在プログラム～ | Naoto Daimaru, CEO Daimaru Trading Co., Ltd. (Thailand Elite Information Center) |
| 4 | Thai Medical Care and MedPark Hospital タイの医療とメドパーク病院のご案内 | MedPark Hospital メドパーク病院 |
| 5 | Overseas Relocation and Taxation 海外移住と税金 | Aoki International Tax Accounting Office 青木国際税務会計事務所 |
The Speakers
Inside the Venue
The Tokyo session took place at ANA InterContinental Tokyo in the Akasaka district of Minato-ku — a contemporary banquet hall layout with a centre aisle, a raised speaker stage, and projector screens flanking the front. The room was set for a Japanese-speaking audience, with bilingual signage at the entrance and dedicated stations for the five partner organizations.
Registration & Reception
Reception was set up right outside the hall. The Daimaru Trading team handled check-in and seating in Japanese, and the welcome table held the day's agenda, the Thailand Privilege tier sheet, and brochures from each partner organization.
Organizers, Partners, and Supporters
- Host (主催): Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. (a state enterprise under the Tourism Authority of Thailand) and Thailand Elite Information Center, operated by Daimaru Trading Co., Ltd.
- Endorsement (後援): Tourism Authority of Thailand
- Cooperation (協力): Pruksa Japan Administrative Scrivener Office; Aoki International Tax Accounting Office
- Co-sponsor (協賛): MedPark Hospital
About Thailand Privilege
Thailand Privilege Visa (formerly Thailand Elite Visa) is a long-term residency program run by Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd., a state enterprise owned by the Tourism Authority of Thailand. It has operated since 2003 and was rebranded to Thailand Privilege in October 2023. Five tiers — Bronze, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Reserve — cover 5 to 20 years of multiple-entry residency. See the five-tier comparison, or visit the Japanese-language site at thailandelite.world.
The Road Show Series
The Japan Road Show series has been held annually since 2022. The 2026 edition was the fifth consecutive year. The Osaka session was held earlier that week, on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, at Imperial Hotel Osaka. Daimaru Trading has been an Authorized General Sales & Services Agent of Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. since 2015, and received the GSSA "Best Cooperation" award from Thailand Privilege in 2024, 2025, and 2026 — three consecutive years. For the prior years' venues, agendas, and photos, see the Japan Road Show 2022–2025 history.
Considering Thailand Privilege after the Road Show? Compare the five tiers or talk to our team.
