Tourists 'must be insured' before entering

Tourists 'must be insured' before entering

Thailand is pushing for regulations that would require international tourists to obtain accident insurance before entering the country, as rising unpaid medical bills and accident risks place a mounting strain on public healthcare.

Thailand considers mandatory insurance for tourists

A costly problem is forcing Thailand to rethink how visitors enter the country. Authorities are now considering making travel insurance mandatory for international tourists, as unpaid medical bills continue to … The post Thailand considers mandatory insurance for tourists appeared first on Scandasia.

Thai Government Proposes Compulsory Accident Insurance for International Visitors

BANGKOK — Thailand is pushing for regulations that would require international tourists to obtain accident insurance before entering the country, as rising unpaid medical bills and accident risks place a mounting strain on the public healthcare system, the Bangkok Post reported. Thailand to Launch 300 Baht Tourist Entry Fee Under New Government “Each year, we […] Source

Thailand Requires Tourist Insurance to Ease Healthcare Strain

Thailand plans to mandate accident insurance for international tourists, aiming to alleviate the financial impact of rising unpaid medical bills on public healthcare. Vachira Phuket Hospital, catering to 400,000 residents and over a million visitors, absorbs significant costs from foreign patient...

Thailand's Public Health Pushes For Tourists To Have Mandatory Accident Insurance

BANGKOK — For many travelers, the dream of Thailand begins with a cheap scooter rental and a winding coastal road. But for the Thai healthcare system, that dream is increasingly turning into a financial nightmare. The Ministry of Public Health is currently pushing the government to implement a bold new regulation: mandatory accident insurance for every international […] The post Thailand’s Public Health Pushes for Tourists to Have Mandatory Acci…