Foreign tourists are eligible for coverage if they have valid passports and must be visiting Thailand between 1 January – 31 August 2024 with a tourist visa or for the purpose of tourism only.
Key Takeaways
- Thailand has introduced a new scheme offering up to US$14,000 in medical coverage to reassure foreign tourists and boost its tourism sector after the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
- The Thailand Traveller Safety scheme will cover medical expenses and compensate up to 1 million baht in case of death, aiming to provide assurance to visitors about their safety while in the country.
- Despite a significant increase in tourist arrivals in 2023, Thailand is still striving to recover its pre-pandemic tourism levels and aims to attract 35 million visitors in 2024, with a revenue target of US$55 billion.
The scheme, called Thailand Traveller Safety, offers coverage for expenses up to 500,000…
