According to this article from Thaiexaminer, Krung Thai Bank is suggesting, that the best-case scenario for Thailand in 2021 may be 15 million visitors or 39% of 2019 levels. It estimates that the number could be as low as 900,000 or 2.3%. How much longer will it take, before the whole tourism industry has collapsed? 

https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2020/09/14/economy-thais-losing-8-billion-baht-a-day-closed-tourism/

Edited September 16, 20205 yr by Xonax

4 hours ago, Chelseafan said:

4 hours ago, AgentSmith said:

I agree. My worldwide insurance policy covers me up to 2 million euros, 100% in and out patient, and covid-19 coverage is included. I sure do hope they won't force expensive redundant insurance upon us. I can prove I have insurance and that should really be enough.

Same, I usually pay around £25 per trip. Just checked and it's around £30 including Covid insurance.

You've missed the point.

We're not talking about any other type of Covid around the world. This is Thai Covid - it's special.

See now everybody have something else to have problem with. If one wish to come to Thailand, then one have to live up to the requirements. Seems to me that it ain´t many ones that wish to come to Thailand, just many ones that wish to put everything down and complain. Congratulations to you all!

4 hours ago, SVC Porter said:

They don't get it....no one is coming lol.

They will, many Euro countries do not require it.. Thailand will learn as usual.

what is the matter with these people?a country that doesnt test its population,its very hard to get a test and expensive too.why ins,no other country wants that.?i wish to get out of here but hk and taiwan arnt open right now.this has gone on way too long.look at sweden its ok there but the msm have shut up about that.when it does open here theres no immunity so.....

'All visitors will need insurance'

 

so any arrival will need to show insurance that covers COVID.

If you already have insurance that includes COVID cover you should be fine. 

any arrival without cover will have to purchase a policy from one of the Thai consortium.  imo

3 hours ago, Grumpy John said:

OK,  the main topic is the ridiculous insurance requirement but I  was of the understanding that inward and outward passengers paid a hidden tax on their ticket which was supposed to cover insurance whilst in country.  Am I to assume that tax is being funnelled into consolidated revenue?

 

The 700 THB PSC (Itemized on all air tickets, not hidden) was never meant to cover medical insurance.

 

There was some talk of incerasing this by 100 THB, and funneling some into the hospital slush fund.

 

 

 

 

3 hours ago, Shey420 said:

They do get it. This is why their plan is to only have one to three flights per week. 1200 per month.

 

Quilty tourist is what they been pushing since talks of reopening started.

 

They can definitely get 1200 people per month with this new scheme. 

They can definitely get those numbers every month for the foreseeable future. While added more flights and more asq hotels and visitors.

This is their ultimate plan.

 

The question is can they hit there money goals while in this scheme. While every other business around them go under. I doubt that but it seems they are willing to have that collateral damage. 

And not forgetting in consideration there shall be anyway so now and then some infections anyway coming in ...

With consequenses big or small ,unless Thailand is "special "...not  "Amazing " only anymore ....

The total lock of the country "is/was" the reason of almost no C19 cases comparing Western country's

 

They have to make  a terrible choise choosing between the cholera or the plague (eg. Destroying the economy..)

 

Hoping praying wishing and dreaming 

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand: All visitors will need insurance

Shouldn't that have always been the case? It took corona to wake them up?

If tourists can't afford travel insurance they can't afford to travel, IMO.

3 hours ago, Shey420 said:

Quality tourist is what they been pushing since talks of reopening started.

 

To be honest Thailand never was a big destination of "Quality Tourists"

There are those of us who visit due to having relatives/family/jobs etc & there are the mongers

That in reality is about it

 

If Thailand does not know who butters their bread by now then gawd help their delusions

1 hour ago, billsmart said:

I assume this health insurance requirement does not now apply to long-term visa holders, except OA visas -- at least yet. I expect soon, all visa holders will be required to have some kind of insurance like OA visa holders are now required to have.

that is covered with a mandatory balance in a Thai bank as explained by an IO last year

Just now, thaibeachlovers said:

Shouldn't that have always been the case? It took corona to wake them up?

If tourists can't afford travel insurance they can't afford to travel, IMO.

Yes it has been a long time coming & all the "Go Fund ME" cries for help of recent years didn't help

 

14 minutes ago, Matzzon said:

See now everybody have something else to have problem with. If one wish to come to Thailand, then one have to live up to the requirements. Seems to me that it ain´t many ones that wish to come to Thailand, just many ones that wish to put everything down and complain. Congratulations to you all!

I hope you don't complain if one day they should decide to enforce this insurance requirement also when applying for an extension, for all kinds of visas, and not only when entering the country.

3 hours ago, Shey420 said:

They do get it. This is why their plan is to only have one to three flights per week. 1200 per month.

 

Quilty tourist is what they been pushing since talks of reopening started.

 

They can definitely get 1200 people per month with this new scheme. 

They can definitely get those numbers every month for the foreseeable future. While added more flights and more asq hotels and visitors.

This is their ultimate plan.

 

The question is can they hit there money goals while in this scheme. While every other business around them go under. I doubt that but it seems they are willing to have that collateral damage. 

And not forgetting in consideration there shall be anyway so now and then some infections anyway coming in ...

With consequenses big or small ,unless Thailand is "special "...not  "Amazing " only anymore ....

The total lock of the country "is/was" the reason of almost no C19 cases comparing Western country's

 

They have to make  a terrible choise choosing between the cholera or the plague (eg. Destroying the economy..)

 

They certainly know how to deter people from coming here again.

1 minute ago, AbeNormal said:

that is covered with a mandatory balance in a Thai bank as explained by an IO last year

Not really....Truth is the way it is now the removal of funds at certain times of year automatically

puts your visa at risk....catch 22

 

1 hour ago, stereolab said:

Good luck trying to prove you have coverage while standing at the Immigration arrivals hall at Swampy.

 

The issuance of your CoE and visa will be contingent upon having an acceptable insurance policy in hand.

 

And you're not getting on a plane without those, so no worries about Immigration.

 

 

4 hours ago, AgentSmith said:

I agree. My worldwide insurance policy covers me up to 2 million euros, 100% in and out patient, and covid-19 coverage is included. I sure do hope they won't force expensive redundant insurance upon us. I can prove I have insurance and that should really be enough.

But but but - we don't read English; we want a Thai insurance. Quipping for a friend.

Just curious as to why the Government doesn't require this on all the "long term" falangs already within Thailand?

After all they could "catch" this disease later and who will pay?

 

15 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

They will, many Euro countries do not require it.. Thailand will learn as usual.

Isn’t that because the European tax payers pay a <deleted> load of taxes and will foot the bill? Nothing is ever “free!”

Premium by    high risk medium or low risk ....how they go do that ...as it changes from moment to moment as we could see how U..K. and European country's define that different and clock timed changing ....good luck !

Probably ending all with the highest premium 

 

Congratulations to the Chinese   by destroying the World economy .....the perfect Bio Weapon created

Edited September 16, 20205 yr by david555

No one from Australia will be coming any time soon,we can't leave the country and wouldn't ordinary travel insurance be suffice?

Just now, meechai said:

To be honest Thailand never was a big destination of "Quality Tourists"

There are those of us who visit due to having relatives/family/jobs etc & there are the mongers

That in reality is about it

 

If Thailand does not know who butters their bread by now then gawd help their delusions

Well said. IMO Thailand was too dirty, too chaotic, too broken to attract the really rich ( wealth does not mean "quality", but money is what the Thais wanted IMO ). Why would any seriously rich person go to Thailand when they could holiday in any number of actually quality destinations?

Nothing is going to change IMO.

Thais are as good as any at building new stuff ( excepting Swampy which is an abomination IMO ), but maintenance is an unknown concept.

 

None of that affects us that loved Thailand warts and all.

It took immigration to change my mind about staying. I guess they really don't want farangs that stay longer than necessary to part with all our money.

Just now, david555 said:

Premium by    high risk medium or low risk ....how they go do that ...as it changes from moment to moment as we could see how U..K. and European country's define that different and clock timed changing ....good luck !

Probably ending all with the highest premium 

Not to mention.....They require a fit to fly & a covid swab test within 72 hours of take off.

So...That in a sense levels the field as only non infected should be on the plane

 

Except of course Thai nationals who for some insane reason are allowed to fly infected/untested

1 minute ago, Edwin Cameron said:

No one from Australia will be coming any time soon,we can't leave the country and wouldn't ordinary travel insurance be suffice?

LOL. Thais don't benefit by travel insurance which is purchased overseas.

5 minutes ago, jackdd said:

I hope you don't complain if one day they should decide to enforce this insurance requirement also when applying for an extension, for all kinds of visas, and not only when entering the country.

Why in the world would I complain about that? I already have insurance that more than meet the small requirements they have. You know, that is one way to show that you are aware and understand that you need protection in a foreign country. Actually I´ve gone one step further. My wife and two daughters also have very good insurances.

How is it with your protection? You seem to be the one complaining. Cheers!

3 minutes ago, Edwin Cameron said:

No one from Australia will be coming any time soon,we can't leave the country and wouldn't ordinary travel insurance be suffice?

Not all cover Covid19. You need to look at your policy.

7 minutes ago, mtls2005 said:

 

The issuance of your CoE and visa will be contingent upon having an acceptable insurance policy in hand.

 

And you're not getting on a plane without those, so no worries about Immigration.

 

 

One has to wonder if they will order embassies to only issue visas to people with insurance, or just make them pay on arrival. Same with airlines- only allow people with insurance to board.

Just now, thaibeachlovers said:

None of that affects us that loved Thailand warts and all.

It took immigration to change my mind about staying. I guess they really don't want farangs that stay longer than necessary to part with all our money.

Sure it needs to be remembered Thailand got popular during the Vietnam war as it served as a major R&R spot

Later why did many go to Thailand? Dollar/Pound/Euro went further is why & folks concerned with that are not the wealthy well heeled folks