TAT announces compulsory medical insurance for foreign visitors

[madmitch]

Wasn't this announced a few weeks ago? I remember a long thread with practically the same responses as this one! Its just that TAT are now announcing it.

[steven100]

8 minutes ago, greeneking said:

Still not 100% clear.  If an 'alien' re-enters Thailand to continue their one year extension do they need this paper and to pay for this insurance?

it doesn't matter one year extension,  A-O visa or any visa .....  if you enter Thailand by border or airport you will need to show COVID cover.

[greeneking]

Just now, steven100 said:

once you leave ...  you need COVID COVER on entry ......     geeeze ...   it's an insurance as required and i expect every country soon.

This is what I thought you would say.  You think it's obvious........

Take a look at this from today's Thaiger.

'Here’s an example of some of the costs for packages that vary from 30 days to 1 year. The premiums range from 1,600-4,800 Baht for 30 days of coverage; from 2,880-8,640 Baht for 60 days; from 3,840 – 12,160 Baht for 90 days; from 7,680 – 23,040 Baht for 120 days, and from 14,400 – 43,200 Baht for one year.'

 

Are you as relaxed about what is required now?

[steven100]

1 minute ago, greeneking said:

This is what I thought you would say.  You think it's obvious........

Take a look at this from today's Thaiger.

'Here’s an example of some of the costs for packages that vary from 30 days to 1 year. The premiums range from 1,600-4,800 Baht for 30 days of coverage; from 2,880-8,640 Baht for 60 days; from 3,840 – 12,160 Baht for 90 days; from 7,680 – 23,040 Baht for 120 days, and from 14,400 – 43,200 Baht for one year.'

 

Are you as relaxed about what is required now?

well  ....    it's required upon entry.   so either get it or risk entry denial.     

[steven100]

3 minutes ago, greeneking said:

This is what I thought you would say.  You think it's obvious........

Take a look at this from today's Thaiger.

'Here’s an example of some of the costs for packages that vary from 30 days to 1 year. The premiums range from 1,600-4,800 Baht for 30 days of coverage; from 2,880-8,640 Baht for 60 days; from 3,840 – 12,160 Baht for 90 days; from 7,680 – 23,040 Baht for 120 days, and from 14,400 – 43,200 Baht for one year.'

 

Are you as relaxed about what is required now?

TAT announces compulsory medical insurance for foreign visitors.

 

I am sorry, but that's what is required. 

[Sheryl]

27 minutes ago, greeneking said:

Still not 100% clear.  If an 'alien' re-enters Thailand to continue their one year extension do they need this paper and to pay for this insurance?

 

Yes. Any foreigner entering requires a COE -- regardless of visa type --  for which insurance is one of the conditions.

 

Not that re-entry on an extension of stay is currently possible only if married to (or parent of) a Thai.

[elliss]

2 hours ago, mjnaus said:

I was expecting insanely high premiums; but I guess they're not too bad. Although, cheaper alternatives can definitely be found outside of Thailand's borders. 

     Insane ..

[rumak]

KA--CHING

[Chelseafan]

2 hours ago, mjnaus said:

I was expecting insanely high premiums; but I guess they're not too bad. Although, cheaper alternatives can definitely be found outside of Thailand's borders. 

 

Lets get this into persepctive, 6400 baht is £160 for a policy that covers upto $100,000.

My usual travel insurance is around 1000 baht or £25 for a policy that covers $1,800,000 medical expenses.

 

Insurance in Thailand is insanely expensive and a total rip-off.

 

[onebir]

3 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The OIC-endorsed COVID-19 insurance packages vary from 30 days to one year. The premium ranges from 1,600-4,800 Baht for 30 days of coverage; from 2,880-8,640 Baht for 60 days; from 3,840 – 12,160 Baht for 90 days; from 7,680 – 23,040 Baht for 120 days, and from 14,400 – 43,200 Baht for one year.

At leasr ~$40/m, for a very specific risk, cf Safetywing which is about the same for much broader coverage. Ripoff.

[asiasurfer]

What a load of bs. All I can say to this. 

[justmeagain]

Thailand,  but wait...there's more.

[holy cow cm]

And why is the regime so eager to feed the insurance companies? And who are the insurance companies feeding?  

 

 

[UB40]

I'm wondering how many families wish to make holidays in a crocks country. Its just insane, and worth to strike a lovely country from the holidays spot list.

[greeneking]

24 minutes ago, holy cow cm said:

And why is the regime so eager to feed the insurance companies? And who are the insurance companies feeding?  

 

 

The insurance companies and the hospitals have very nice arrangements which benefit each other, but not the population, and certainly not their foreign victims, oh so sorry, guests.

If the recent protests have the desired effect it is bodies like these that will have to change as well.

 

 

[holy cow cm]

28 minutes ago, UB40 said:

I'm wondering how many families wish to make holidays in a crocks country. Its just insane, and worth to strike a lovely country from the holidays spot list.

This is one of the reasons why the Thais are fed up with the regime and its clowns that support everything they do and watch over and see protesting to get them out and make a change. Corrupt, abusive, discriminating, racist and greedy. 

[Blumpie]

How is this good?  This is ridiculous.  I get my travel insurance with a company in my home country.  

I'm never going to Thailand again.  

[Walkabout]

If you do the forced quarantine and Thailand is Covid-19 free, why need a specific Covid-19 insurance?

Either they lie about the virus spread or it is proof that it is a money scam . . .  

[AlfHuy]

And after having purchased the Covid 19 insurance and landing at Suvarnabhumi, officer smiles and tells you.

My friend, we are 2020 and now, you need an insurance policy for Covid 20.

That's 50,000baht (cash please).

[RichCor]

2 minutes ago, AlfHuy said:

And after having purchased the Covid 19 insurance and landing at Suvarnabhumi, officer smiles and tells you.

My friend, we are 2020 and now, you need an insurance policy for Covid 20.

That's 50,000baht (cash please).

Me: Do you offer a Comprehensive Insurance package that protects me from the entire year 2020?

 

//I've read about alterative timelines, I just never thought I'd be stuck living in one.

[Petey11]

Pretty sure my annual policy covers this allready plus other medical. The only change I found was they will not cover cancellation i.e. flights, accommodation etc due to corona virus situations

[ThailandRyan]

As usual another hair brained scheme to make money for the Land of simians.  Who do they really think will buy overpriced insurance that gives only the people who own the insurance stocks in there portfolio true piece of mind.  Winner for them looser for the buyer.  Caveat emptor.

[daveAustin]

6 hours ago, tso310 said:

These are the full terms and conditions from the website.

 

Terms & conditions

1. The above rates are included VAT 7% and Stamp Duty 0.4%.
2. All benefits are available to the Insured age 1 - 99 years old (Current year - the year the Insured was born) on the date that applied the application.
3. This policy does not have waiting period.
4. This policy is not cover any benefits for pre-existing conditions (Cover for COVID-19 only).
5. This plan covers Loss of life caused by Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and Medical Expenses from Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic incurred in Thailand Only.
6. This insurance policy does not cover loss or damage due to illness caused by Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic (complications thereof) that existed prior the period of cover.
7. All terms and conditions subject to COVID -19 Insurance Policy for Inbound Travellers of the company.
8. Additional Limitation:
   1. - Limitation for medical expenses from Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic only.
   1. - Room and board for inpatient must not exceed single standard room cost.
   1. - This limitation does not apply to hospitalization in an I.C.U. according to the medical necessity.
9. Important Exclusions:
   1. This insurance does not cover
      1. - Treatment which is not considered a modern medicine, including alternative medicine.
      1. - Medicine Treatment or investigation not related to medical expenses from Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
10. Our website uses cookies to arrange your personal detail and to improve website performance.

So basically this <deleted> gives you peace of mind that should you die outside of ICU you are covered... maybe. What a pathetic brain dead waste of space.

[PatOngo]

Would be nice to imagine every country had a reciprocal agreement for Thai visitors! ????

[Mops59]

Crazy requirements. A lot of people have insurance already in their home country including travel insurance. Incoming tourists have to spend money big time before even entering.the country. And even more to be allowed to travel around. Who wants this?

[scorecard]

5 hours ago, Blumpie said:

How is this good?  This is ridiculous.  I get my travel insurance with a company in my home country.  

I'm never going to Thailand again.  

Bye, take your rubbish out as you leave and don't lock the cat in the house, thanks.

[RichardColeman]

Not even going to worry about it yet, Way I see it is that these are mad requirements for return during covid times , and will in all likelihood disappear or be changed when covid is behind us. Thailand is driven by tourism, once a they see people will not come and pay for this outside of covid it will be gone.

 

 

 

[Grumpy John]

10 hours ago, Justgrazing said:

 

No mention of being able to exercise the right to seek insurance with a company of your choice from your homeland .. this is basically a coup to benefit Thai Insurance companies only .. " arm up your back buy it from us " ..

 

if there's any doubt that they are exploiting this whole C V situation then this should remove it .. 

Two words containing 7 letters three of which are F .. 

 

Can I buy a vowel?  ????

[Blumpie]

1 minute ago, Grumpy John said:

Can I buy a vowel?  ????

Forget that, I'll solve the puzzle!

[Grumpy John]

Everyone needs to take a deep breath and relax.  It no different to any other scheme/scam that the muppets come up with here.  It's about money.  It's always about money.  And if you have insurance already that covers the Wuhan China virus you will be OK.  I am just wondering if there was this much excitement on the forum about the departure tax they levy on everyone leaving the country?  800 baht added to your ticket price. And the arrival tax they planned to charge everyone with...have they snuck that in yet?   Scamland wants your money.  Decide to come and you will pay!