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A Smarter Way to Upgrade: Insta360 Trade-In Program Expands to Support More Devices

LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Insta360, a global leader in 360-degree and AI-powered imaging, today announced its Trade-In Program, offering creators a more practical way to upgrade their gear. The program allows users to send in old or unused cameras and receive store credit for new Insta360 products.

Designed to be more flexible than traditional trade-in options, the program is not limited to Insta360 devices. It supports a broader range of eligible cameras, giving creators a more accessible path to upgrade their setup without being tied to a single ecosystem.

A Familiar Problem for Creators

For many creators, upgrading gear isn’t as simple as buying the latest device. Older cameras often sit unused, while selling them through second-hand platforms can be time-consuming, from managing inquiries to handling shipping and payments.

At the same time, expectations for content quality continue to rise. Features like high-resolution video, advanced stabilization, and AI-powered tracking are quickly becoming standard across platforms, pushing creators to upgrade more frequently.

Insta360’s Trade-In Program is designed to simplify that process by turning existing gear into immediate value, without the usual friction of resale.

How the Program Works

The process is straightforward. Creators apply through Insta360’s support portal, submit their device details for evaluation, and send in their gear using a prepaid shipping label. Once the device passes inspection, users receive store credit for the Insta360 Store.

Coupon values vary by product, with current offers including up to US$100 toward Insta360 X5 and up to US$80 toward X4 Air, GO Ultra or Ace Pro 2. Equivalent values apply across regional storefronts.

Built for Real-World Creator Setups

Modern creators often work across multiple devices and systems, rather than relying on a single brand. Recognizing this, Insta360’s Trade-In Program accepts a broader range of eligible devices, including both previous-generation Insta360 products and cameras from other popular brands.

This flexible approach lowers the barrier to upgrading, allowing creators to refresh their setup without navigating the complexity of selling gear independently.

Availability

The Trade-In Program is live in the United States, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan region, and Macau region. Eligible devices, current coupon values, and full terms are listed on the Insta360 support portal. Coupons can’t be exchanged for cash, combined with other promotions, or split across multiple purchases. For a full list of eligible devices, current trade-in values, and program details, visit: https://www.insta360.com/support/workorder/trade-in/create

About Insta360

With a “Think bold” mindset, Insta360 empowers people to capture and share their lives in extraordinary ways. Recognized as a market leader and innovator, Insta360’s vast lineup includes the world’s best-selling 360 cameras in the X Series, the thumb-sized GO Series for everyday capture, and an extensive range of action cameras, gimbals, webcams, and professional photography solutions. With intuitive, AI-powered software, Insta360 simplifies the creative process, allowing users to focus on storytelling without technical barriers. Insta360 is dedicated to helping a new generation of athletes, creatives, travelers, and professionals bring their ideas to life.

For more details, visit: http://www.insta360.com
About the Think Bold Fund: https://www.insta360.com/ThinkBoldFund
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Private Equity’s AI Moment: The Greatest Value Lever in Decades — and the Hardest to Pull

The following article is authored by Neil Dhar, Senior Vice President, IBM Consulting Americas

ARMONK, N.Y., May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Next week at Think 2026, we’ll outline the forces shaping the Enterprise AI Race, forces that apply with particular urgency to private equity. The organizations gaining ground today are not the ones betting on a single model. They are the ones redesigning how their businesses operate, building hybrid architectures that give them control, and deploying AI in ways that orchestrate value that compounds over time. 

IBM Corporation logo.
IBM Corporation logo.

The private equity industry understands this better than most. The days of pilots and promises are over, and the demand for hard proof (a.k.a. ROI) has begun. Is your revenue accelerating? Can you drive efficiency and profitability at the same time? What does long-term growth look like? These are the questions sitting across the table at every board meeting and investment committee, and the pressure is only intensifying.  

This pressure has forced major PE firms to move aggressively to formalize their AI strategies, including exploring joint ventures with leading LLM companies. They’re making a calculated bet on AI as the most powerful value‑creation lever the industry has seen in its history, and they recognize that the window to move is now. 

The logic is unmistakable. PE firms don’t run single businesses, they run portfolios. Which means AI playbooks that work don’t just transform one company; they compound across ten, twenty, fifty, hundreds. A workflow reinvented once becomes a repeatable asset. A governance framework built once becomes portfolio infrastructure. That multiplier effect is native to how PE creates value, and it’s what makes the intersection of private equity and enterprise AI one of the most consequential arenas in business right now. 

The bet is a no-brainer. Execution is where it gets hard.  

Here’s what we know to be true: competitive advantage won’t come from betting on a single LLM. It will come from building AI tailored to your business, shifting to a hybrid strategy that combines custom models, foundation models, and smaller specialized models, all grounded in an architecture that connects your data, your workflows, and your intelligence. In private equity, where the same playbook has to work across an entire portfolio, that distinction isn’t academic. It’s the difference between value that compounds and value that stalls. 

We know this because we lived it. We turned our own operations into the proving ground, analyzing nearly 400 operational workflows and deploying AI solutions across more than 100 so far, coupled with AI governance and enablement.

The result was $4.5B in productivity gains from AI, hybrid cloud, automation and consulting expertise, and proof of what works.

We then took that proof and productized those validated workflows into IBM Enterprise Advantage, a first-of-its-kind asset-based consulting service that enables clients to build and operate their own tailored internal AI platform at scale.

With digital workers, prebuilt tools, and native governance, clients have a headstart rather than a blank slate. And because it’s multi-model, they retain the freedom to shift as technology evolves. For private equity, that flexibility determines whether a company is an asset or a liability at exit. 

We’re bringing this same approach to private equity-backed companies, where the defining question is what changed and can you prove it.

  • A major U.S. telecommunications provider is deploying digital workers and prebuilt AI tools from Enterprise Advantage to accelerate the migration of more than 150 critical applications, delivering measurable savings within two quarters.
  • Working with a leading insurance administrator, IBM is using agentic AI to overhaul end-to-end claims processing, a function where a single claim can involve dozens of tightly regulated steps across multiple systems. AI agents now read and structure claim documents, perform compliance checks, assess eligibility, and route cases automatically, resulting in faster cycle times, fewer bottlenecks, and an operating model built to scale. 

What private equity does here will ripple far beyond its own portfolios. When PE-backed companies deploy production-ready AI across the business, they reset competitive expectations for entire industries, forcing every competitor to respond. That is the Enterprise AI Race playing out in real time.

The choices made today will define portfolio performance for the next decade. Move too slowly and you’re handing the advantage to every competitor who didn’t. Move without discipline and you’re betting the portfolio on a foundation that hasn’t been proven. The firms that win will be the ones who understood that distinction early enough to do something about it.

About IBM 

IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of governments and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. Visit www.ibm.com for more information.

Media contact: 

IBM
Lily O’Brien
lilyobrien@ibm.com

A Smarter Way to Upgrade: Insta360 Trade-In Program Expands to Support More Devices

LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Insta360, a global leader in 360-degree and AI-powered imaging, today announced its Trade-In Program, offering creators a more practical way to upgrade their gear. The program allows users to send in old or unused cameras and receive store credit for new Insta360 products.

Designed to be more flexible than traditional trade-in options, the program is not limited to Insta360 devices. It supports a broader range of eligible cameras, giving creators a more accessible path to upgrade their setup without being tied to a single ecosystem.

A Familiar Problem for Creators

For many creators, upgrading gear isn’t as simple as buying the latest device. Older cameras often sit unused, while selling them through second-hand platforms can be time-consuming, from managing inquiries to handling shipping and payments.

At the same time, expectations for content quality continue to rise. Features like high-resolution video, advanced stabilization, and AI-powered tracking are quickly becoming standard across platforms, pushing creators to upgrade more frequently.

Insta360’s Trade-In Program is designed to simplify that process by turning existing gear into immediate value, without the usual friction of resale.

How the Program Works

The process is straightforward. Creators apply through Insta360’s support portal, submit their device details for evaluation, and send in their gear using a prepaid shipping label. Once the device passes inspection, users receive store credit for the Insta360 Store.

Coupon values vary by product, with current offers including up to US$100 toward Insta360 X5 and up to US$80 toward X4 Air, GO Ultra or Ace Pro 2. Equivalent values apply across regional storefronts.

Built for Real-World Creator Setups

Modern creators often work across multiple devices and systems, rather than relying on a single brand. Recognizing this, Insta360’s Trade-In Program accepts a broader range of eligible devices, including both previous-generation Insta360 products and cameras from other popular brands.

This flexible approach lowers the barrier to upgrading, allowing creators to refresh their setup without navigating the complexity of selling gear independently.

Availability

The Trade-In Program is live in the United States, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan region, and Macau region. Eligible devices, current coupon values, and full terms are listed on the Insta360 support portal. Coupons can’t be exchanged for cash, combined with other promotions, or split across multiple purchases. For a full list of eligible devices, current trade-in values, and program details, visit: https://www.insta360.com/support/workorder/trade-in/create

About Insta360

With a “Think bold” mindset, Insta360 empowers people to capture and share their lives in extraordinary ways. Recognized as a market leader and innovator, Insta360’s vast lineup includes the world’s best-selling 360 cameras in the X Series, the thumb-sized GO Series for everyday capture, and an extensive range of action cameras, gimbals, webcams, and professional photography solutions. With intuitive, AI-powered software, Insta360 simplifies the creative process, allowing users to focus on storytelling without technical barriers. Insta360 is dedicated to helping a new generation of athletes, creatives, travelers, and professionals bring their ideas to life.

For more details, visit: http://www.insta360.com
About the Think Bold Fund: https://www.insta360.com/ThinkBoldFund
Read our blog: https://www.insta360.com/blog
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Insta360
Follow us on X: https://x.com/insta360
Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/insta360
Follow us on TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@insta360_official
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Private Equity’s AI Moment: The Greatest Value Lever in Decades — and the Hardest to Pull

The following article is authored by Neil Dhar, Senior Vice President, IBM Consulting Americas

ARMONK, N.Y., May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Next week at Think 2026, we’ll outline the forces shaping the Enterprise AI Race, forces that apply with particular urgency to private equity. The organizations gaining ground today are not the ones betting on a single model. They are the ones redesigning how their businesses operate, building hybrid architectures that give them control, and deploying AI in ways that orchestrate value that compounds over time. 

IBM Corporation logo.
IBM Corporation logo.

The private equity industry understands this better than most. The days of pilots and promises are over, and the demand for hard proof (a.k.a. ROI) has begun. Is your revenue accelerating? Can you drive efficiency and profitability at the same time? What does long-term growth look like? These are the questions sitting across the table at every board meeting and investment committee, and the pressure is only intensifying.  

This pressure has forced major PE firms to move aggressively to formalize their AI strategies, including exploring joint ventures with leading LLM companies. They’re making a calculated bet on AI as the most powerful value‑creation lever the industry has seen in its history, and they recognize that the window to move is now. 

The logic is unmistakable. PE firms don’t run single businesses, they run portfolios. Which means AI playbooks that work don’t just transform one company; they compound across ten, twenty, fifty, hundreds. A workflow reinvented once becomes a repeatable asset. A governance framework built once becomes portfolio infrastructure. That multiplier effect is native to how PE creates value, and it’s what makes the intersection of private equity and enterprise AI one of the most consequential arenas in business right now. 

The bet is a no-brainer. Execution is where it gets hard.  

Here’s what we know to be true: competitive advantage won’t come from betting on a single LLM. It will come from building AI tailored to your business, shifting to a hybrid strategy that combines custom models, foundation models, and smaller specialized models, all grounded in an architecture that connects your data, your workflows, and your intelligence. In private equity, where the same playbook has to work across an entire portfolio, that distinction isn’t academic. It’s the difference between value that compounds and value that stalls. 

We know this because we lived it. We turned our own operations into the proving ground, analyzing nearly 400 operational workflows and deploying AI solutions across more than 100 so far, coupled with AI governance and enablement.

The result was $4.5B in productivity gains from AI, hybrid cloud, automation and consulting expertise, and proof of what works.

We then took that proof and productized those validated workflows into IBM Enterprise Advantage, a first-of-its-kind asset-based consulting service that enables clients to build and operate their own tailored internal AI platform at scale.

With digital workers, prebuilt tools, and native governance, clients have a headstart rather than a blank slate. And because it’s multi-model, they retain the freedom to shift as technology evolves. For private equity, that flexibility determines whether a company is an asset or a liability at exit. 

We’re bringing this same approach to private equity-backed companies, where the defining question is what changed and can you prove it.

  • A major U.S. telecommunications provider is deploying digital workers and prebuilt AI tools from Enterprise Advantage to accelerate the migration of more than 150 critical applications, delivering measurable savings within two quarters.
  • Working with a leading insurance administrator, IBM is using agentic AI to overhaul end-to-end claims processing, a function where a single claim can involve dozens of tightly regulated steps across multiple systems. AI agents now read and structure claim documents, perform compliance checks, assess eligibility, and route cases automatically, resulting in faster cycle times, fewer bottlenecks, and an operating model built to scale. 

What private equity does here will ripple far beyond its own portfolios. When PE-backed companies deploy production-ready AI across the business, they reset competitive expectations for entire industries, forcing every competitor to respond. That is the Enterprise AI Race playing out in real time.

The choices made today will define portfolio performance for the next decade. Move too slowly and you’re handing the advantage to every competitor who didn’t. Move without discipline and you’re betting the portfolio on a foundation that hasn’t been proven. The firms that win will be the ones who understood that distinction early enough to do something about it.

About IBM 

IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of governments and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. Visit www.ibm.com for more information.

Media contact: 

IBM
Lily O’Brien
lilyobrien@ibm.com

Private Equity’s AI Moment: The Greatest Value Lever in Decades — and the Hardest to Pull

The following article is authored by Neil Dhar, Senior Vice President, IBM Consulting Americas

ARMONK, N.Y., May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Next week at Think 2026, we’ll outline the forces shaping the Enterprise AI Race, forces that apply with particular urgency to private equity. The organizations gaining ground today are not the ones betting on a single model. They are the ones redesigning how their businesses operate, building hybrid architectures that give them control, and deploying AI in ways that orchestrate value that compounds over time. 

IBM Corporation logo.
IBM Corporation logo.

The private equity industry understands this better than most. The days of pilots and promises are over, and the demand for hard proof (a.k.a. ROI) has begun. Is your revenue accelerating? Can you drive efficiency and profitability at the same time? What does long-term growth look like? These are the questions sitting across the table at every board meeting and investment committee, and the pressure is only intensifying.  

This pressure has forced major PE firms to move aggressively to formalize their AI strategies, including exploring joint ventures with leading LLM companies. They’re making a calculated bet on AI as the most powerful value‑creation lever the industry has seen in its history, and they recognize that the window to move is now. 

The logic is unmistakable. PE firms don’t run single businesses, they run portfolios. Which means AI playbooks that work don’t just transform one company; they compound across ten, twenty, fifty, hundreds. A workflow reinvented once becomes a repeatable asset. A governance framework built once becomes portfolio infrastructure. That multiplier effect is native to how PE creates value, and it’s what makes the intersection of private equity and enterprise AI one of the most consequential arenas in business right now. 

The bet is a no-brainer. Execution is where it gets hard.  

Here’s what we know to be true: competitive advantage won’t come from betting on a single LLM. It will come from building AI tailored to your business, shifting to a hybrid strategy that combines custom models, foundation models, and smaller specialized models, all grounded in an architecture that connects your data, your workflows, and your intelligence. In private equity, where the same playbook has to work across an entire portfolio, that distinction isn’t academic. It’s the difference between value that compounds and value that stalls. 

We know this because we lived it. We turned our own operations into the proving ground, analyzing nearly 400 operational workflows and deploying AI solutions across more than 100 so far, coupled with AI governance and enablement.

The result was $4.5B in productivity gains from AI, hybrid cloud, automation and consulting expertise, and proof of what works.

We then took that proof and productized those validated workflows into IBM Enterprise Advantage, a first-of-its-kind asset-based consulting service that enables clients to build and operate their own tailored internal AI platform at scale.

With digital workers, prebuilt tools, and native governance, clients have a headstart rather than a blank slate. And because it’s multi-model, they retain the freedom to shift as technology evolves. For private equity, that flexibility determines whether a company is an asset or a liability at exit. 

We’re bringing this same approach to private equity-backed companies, where the defining question is what changed and can you prove it.

  • A major U.S. telecommunications provider is deploying digital workers and prebuilt AI tools from Enterprise Advantage to accelerate the migration of more than 150 critical applications, delivering measurable savings within two quarters.
  • Working with a leading insurance administrator, IBM is using agentic AI to overhaul end-to-end claims processing, a function where a single claim can involve dozens of tightly regulated steps across multiple systems. AI agents now read and structure claim documents, perform compliance checks, assess eligibility, and route cases automatically, resulting in faster cycle times, fewer bottlenecks, and an operating model built to scale. 

What private equity does here will ripple far beyond its own portfolios. When PE-backed companies deploy production-ready AI across the business, they reset competitive expectations for entire industries, forcing every competitor to respond. That is the Enterprise AI Race playing out in real time.

The choices made today will define portfolio performance for the next decade. Move too slowly and you’re handing the advantage to every competitor who didn’t. Move without discipline and you’re betting the portfolio on a foundation that hasn’t been proven. The firms that win will be the ones who understood that distinction early enough to do something about it.

About IBM 

IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of governments and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. Visit www.ibm.com for more information.

Media contact: 

IBM
Lily O’Brien
lilyobrien@ibm.com

A Smarter Way to Upgrade: Insta360 Trade-In Program Expands to Support More Devices

LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Insta360, a global leader in 360-degree and AI-powered imaging, today announced its Trade-In Program, offering creators a more practical way to upgrade their gear. The program allows users to send in old or unused cameras and receive store credit for new Insta360 products.

Designed to be more flexible than traditional trade-in options, the program is not limited to Insta360 devices. It supports a broader range of eligible cameras, giving creators a more accessible path to upgrade their setup without being tied to a single ecosystem.

A Familiar Problem for Creators

For many creators, upgrading gear isn’t as simple as buying the latest device. Older cameras often sit unused, while selling them through second-hand platforms can be time-consuming, from managing inquiries to handling shipping and payments.

At the same time, expectations for content quality continue to rise. Features like high-resolution video, advanced stabilization, and AI-powered tracking are quickly becoming standard across platforms, pushing creators to upgrade more frequently.

Insta360’s Trade-In Program is designed to simplify that process by turning existing gear into immediate value, without the usual friction of resale.

How the Program Works

The process is straightforward. Creators apply through Insta360’s support portal, submit their device details for evaluation, and send in their gear using a prepaid shipping label. Once the device passes inspection, users receive store credit for the Insta360 Store.

Coupon values vary by product, with current offers including up to US$100 toward Insta360 X5 and up to US$80 toward X4 Air, GO Ultra or Ace Pro 2. Equivalent values apply across regional storefronts.

Built for Real-World Creator Setups

Modern creators often work across multiple devices and systems, rather than relying on a single brand. Recognizing this, Insta360’s Trade-In Program accepts a broader range of eligible devices, including both previous-generation Insta360 products and cameras from other popular brands.

This flexible approach lowers the barrier to upgrading, allowing creators to refresh their setup without navigating the complexity of selling gear independently.

Availability

The Trade-In Program is live in the United States, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan region, and Macau region. Eligible devices, current coupon values, and full terms are listed on the Insta360 support portal. Coupons can’t be exchanged for cash, combined with other promotions, or split across multiple purchases. For a full list of eligible devices, current trade-in values, and program details, visit: https://www.insta360.com/support/workorder/trade-in/create

About Insta360

With a “Think bold” mindset, Insta360 empowers people to capture and share their lives in extraordinary ways. Recognized as a market leader and innovator, Insta360’s vast lineup includes the world’s best-selling 360 cameras in the X Series, the thumb-sized GO Series for everyday capture, and an extensive range of action cameras, gimbals, webcams, and professional photography solutions. With intuitive, AI-powered software, Insta360 simplifies the creative process, allowing users to focus on storytelling without technical barriers. Insta360 is dedicated to helping a new generation of athletes, creatives, travelers, and professionals bring their ideas to life.

For more details, visit: http://www.insta360.com
About the Think Bold Fund: https://www.insta360.com/ThinkBoldFund
Read our blog: https://www.insta360.com/blog
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Insta360
Follow us on X: https://x.com/insta360
Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/insta360
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CCTV+: Hello, Beijing! Exploring the City Under China’s 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy

BEIJING, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — China is drawing a growing number of international visitors to the country thanks to its expanded visa-free policies and 240-hour transit arrangements, making it a prime tourist destination for foreign travelers to stop by, enjoy its cultural charm, and even sample its delicious delicacies.

 

With the latest expansions in its policies, China now offers unilateral visa exemption to passport holders from 50 countries, mutual visa-free access to 29 countries, and 240-hour transit privileges to travelers from 55 countries.

The capital city of Beijing has become one of the must-visit destinations for many foreign visitors who are keen to experience its rich history, catch a look of its iconic landmarks and enjoy all that it has to offer.

Among those taking advantage of the visa-free policy was a foreign traveler named Julian. After landing at the Beijing Daxing International Airport, he passed through a fast immigration process via the transit visa-free policy to enter China smoothly. After handling all procedures at the airport, Julian chose to ride on the efficient Airport Express train to reach the city center, bypassing the rush-hour traffic during this nearly 45-kilometer-long journey.

After reaching the downtown area, Julian was eager to try arguably Beijing’s most famous delicacy — the famous Peking roast duck — which he was most looking forward to before embarking on his trip.

Julian also explored the vibrant surroundings nearby the famous Forbidden City in the Chinese capital, where he saw the increasing popularity of traditional dress-up photography, as more people enjoy donning ancient outfits.

Beijing has been continuously improving services for foreign visitors, with one-stop service counters being operational since last year in the international arrival areas of Beijing Capital International Airport and Beijing Daxing International Airport, offering over 20 types of essential services in areas such as finance, communication, transportation, culture and tourism.

The city on Tuesday officially launched a comprehensive online service platform called “GO BEIJING”, offering a full range of services for inbound visitors across different scenarios. Overseas visitors can access the platform via the international version of Alipay and enjoy 39 services in 16 languages, including ride-hailing, ticket booking and hotel reservations. The platform also features digital services such as an “AI tour companion.”

SC Joins Forces with “Thai Longstay Management” to Elevate Thailand as a World-Class Living Destination, offering Exclusive Long Stay Visa Privileges for Condo Buyers to Cater to Global Citizens

BANGKOK, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SC is driving Thailand’s ambition to become a global residential hub by partnering with “Thai Longstay Management” (TLM) to offer special privileges for buyers of condominiums priced at 3 million THB and above. The campaign includes the Reference, COBE, and SCOPE brands across six prime locations: Wongwianyai, Rama 9, Kaset, Langsuan, Prom Phong, and Thonglor. Eligible buyers can apply for Long Stay Visa, reinforcing SC’s role as a developer of international-standard residences.  

Ms. Pitchakorn Meesak (SC) met with Ms. Piyaphat Suban Na Ayudhya, Chairperson and CEO of Thai Longstay Management, to elevate Thailand as a world-class living destination, offering exclusive long-stay visa privileges for condo buyers.
Ms. Pitchakorn Meesak (SC) met with Ms. Piyaphat Suban Na Ayudhya, Chairperson and CEO of Thai Longstay Management, to elevate Thailand as a world-class living destination, offering exclusive long-stay visa privileges for condo buyers.

Ms. Pitchakorn Meesak, Senior Executive Vice President – Global Network at SC Asset Corporation PLC (SC), stated that the company has collaborated with Thai Longstay Management (TLM), an organization dedicated to supporting long-term stays in Thailand. Together, they are launching a campaign to meet the demands of foreign customers wishing to reside in Thailand long-term. Starting this April, customers who purchase and complete the transfer of an SC condominium valued at THB 3 million or more will be eligible to apply for a one-year long-stay visa.

“A crucial factor influencing the decisions of international clients is not only project quality or location but also the ease of staying long-term,” said Ms. Pitchakorn. “Since visa restrictions often remain an obstacle, SC is committed to developing solutions that reduce these limitations. This initiative aims to make living and investing in Thailand more accessible, supporting the country’s push toward becoming a ‘World-Class Living Destination,’ especially at a time when global citizens are increasingly concerned about geopolitical conflicts.”  

The campaign initially features condominium projects under three brands in six high-potential locations:  

  1. Reference Sathorn-Wongwianyai: Located near the BTS Green Line (Wongwianyai Station) with river views. It offers convenient access to Silom, Sathorn, and ICONSIAM, featuring 24-hour common areas.  
  2. COBE Kaset-Sripatum: A ready-to-move-in project adjacent to the BTS Green Line (Bang Bua Station), opposite Sripatum University. It offers full facilities open 24 hours and is only 10 minutes from Central Ladprao.  
  3. COBE Ratchada-Rama 9: A new project ready for occupancy in late May, located near MRT Thailand Cultural Centre and Central Rama 9.  
  4. SCOPE Langsuan: An ‘Ultimate Class’ condominium in the Langsuan area—one of Thailand’s most expensive land locations—offering peak privacy and meticulous design in every detail.  
  5. SCOPE Promsri: One of Thailand’s most luxurious low-rise condominiums in the Sukhumvit area. It features a concept tailored for the new generation, incorporating iconic global furniture brands such as Ligne Roset.  
  6. SCOPE Thonglor: An ultra-luxury 32-story high-rise featuring an exclusive collection of only 18 penthouse units, situated directly next to BTS Thonglor.  

Ms. Pitchakorn further added that Thailand remains a top destination for various foreign groups, including retirees, medical tourists, international students, and those seeking to avoid the impact of global conflicts. Providing Long Stay Visa privileges will play a vital role in helping these groups make decisions more easily, allowing Thailand to better accommodate “Global Citizens” who value Thailand as a residence.  

SC continues to develop projects and services that meet international standards, focusing on living quality, strategic locations, and superior after-sales service. This is aimed at building confidence and supporting Thailand’s journey toward becoming a premier global destination for long-term living. Interested foreign buyers or agents can request more information at internationalbuyers@scasset.com or via Line OA: SC Asset Global.  

Additionally, SC executives recently met with Ms. Piyaphat Suban Na Ayudhya, Chairperson and CEO of Thai Longstay Management (TLM). They exchanged information and perspectives regarding long-stay visa applications and real estate investment in Thailand to unlock new potential for property ownership and ensure foreign customers have a correct understanding of long-stay residency.  

About Thai Longstay Management (TLM):

Thai Longstay Management (TLM) operates in accordance with the government’s policy to promote and develop long-stay tourism. It serves as a One-Stop Service and a coordinator between the public and private sectors to provide services to international tourists and stakeholders within the long-stay tourism industry, including foreign visitors and Thai businesses involved in the sector.  

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