Starting Oct. 31, foreigners over 50 entering the country with an O-A visa must show that they have valid health insurance covering their period of stay, deputy public health minister Sathit Pitutecha said
Policies can either be purchased from domestic or foreign insurers, but the sum of foreign policies must not be less than the amount stipulated for Thai policies.
“The new rules will be applied to those who enter the country for the first time and those who wish to extend their visas,” Sathit said.
What foreign insurance policies are accepted for the new requirements
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From the Khaosod article
http://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2019/10/10/health-insurance-will-be-mandatory-for-retiree-visa-holders/?fbclid=IwAR1BMEk9qJZ1tSTeXtsWDlkhPRUau4Cr0YUOjMljWz7du1eM2y7HiTvESYE
Starting Oct. 31, foreigners over 50 entering the country with an O-A visa must show that they have valid health insurance covering their period of stay, deputy public health minister Sathit Pitutecha said
Policies can either be purchased from domestic or foreign insurers, but the sum of foreign policies must not be less than the amount stipulated for Thai policies.
“The new rules will be applied to those who enter the country for the first time and those who wish to extend their visas,” Sathit said.