Bazle Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 TAT's updated information on the Test & Go rules is contained here:https://www.tatnews.org/2022/02/thailand-reopening-exemption-from-quarantine-test-go/?fbclid=IwAR3Aw4cfjk4gJnDncW7W0h5o30JcoK9oRQgHE6xSK0_BZnPuAzlVL2DSo1s and says: The health insurance coverage has also been reduced to no less than US$20,000. TAT recommends that travellers make sure to check the small print of any COVID-19 insurance policy before purchasing. Ultimately, the policy should cover the cost of treatment and other medical expenses associated with being infected with COVID-19, including in-patient hospitalisation, hospital isolation, hotel isolation, or related quarantine. Please could I ask your help on the meaning of "recommends" here. Does it mean that it is compulsory, or just nice, to have that coverage? And what other requirements might there be? For example, I'm thinking that health insurance with an excess of, say, £1m would be useless for most people (but very cheap! ???? ). TIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 It is just a suggestion and certainly is not mandatory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazle Posted March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 2 hours ago, ubonjoe said: It is just a suggestion and certainly is not mandatory. Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 So anyone know the difference in cost of policy say for one month between the $50000 and now $20000 requirement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopitiam Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Don't even hope. No one is offering the new US$20,000 minimum requirement. https://asq.in.th/thailand-covid-insurance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 7 hours ago, ubonjoe said: It is just a suggestion and certainly is not mandatory. And indeed, almost no policy -- and certainly none issued by a Thai company - will cover hotel isolation/quarantine. At most they will cover just the costsrelated to medications etc. Medical insurance covers only medically necessary treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 4 hours ago, stuarty said: So anyone know the difference in cost of policy say for one month between the $50000 and now $20000 requirement? The Thai companies have not started to offer this yet. Last time they reduced the insurance requirement (from 100k to 50K) it took months for the tgia companies to adjust - and there was very little change in premium. Most foreign insurance (including travel insrance) would cover far more than 20K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazle Posted March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 20 minutes ago, Sheryl said: Most foreign insurance (including travel insrance) would cover far more than 20K. Does this mean that UK travel insurance should be sufficient: I don't need any special insurance? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopitiam Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 46 minutes ago, Sheryl said: The Thai companies have not started to offer this yet. Last time they reduced the insurance requirement (from 100k to 50K) it took months for the tgia companies to adjust - and there was very little change in premium. Most foreign insurance (including travel insrance) would cover far more than 20K. The Thai companies are just dragging their feet. They already have prior experience with previous changes and lead time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 40 minutes ago, Bazle said: Does this mean that UK travel insurance should be sufficient: I don't need any special insurance? Yes as long as it includes COVID and you can get a statement to that effect. Many people have used foreign travel insurance policies to enter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazle Posted March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Sheryl said: Yes as long as it includes COVID and you can get a statement to that effect. Many people have used foreign travel insurance policies to enter. Thanks. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arminbkk Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 What exactly does one have to submit: the full travel insurance policy in English, or just policy schedule in English, even if it is travel insurance taken out in your non English home country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimamey Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 27 minutes ago, arminbkk said: What exactly does one have to submit: the full travel insurance policy in English, or just policy schedule in English, even if it is travel insurance taken out in your non English home country? I think so long as it shows the amount covered ($20,000 now) and that it covers Covid then it should be ok. I had the same problem and there were a couple of pages that covered both of these. I'll try to find the one I used and post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimamey Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 1 hour ago, arminbkk said: What exactly does one have to submit: the full travel insurance policy in English, or just policy schedule in English, even if it is travel insurance taken out in your non English home country? I hope this helps. Of course it depends on the company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arminbkk Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Hi Kimamey, Thanks for the reply. I see that you have taken out an insurance with a Thai insurer. I suppose it makes sense that the policy should mention the amount and Covid cover in English. I will enquire with my insurer about this. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arminbkk Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Well I enquired with my travel insurer and while it is possible to get an insurance certificate or statement, in English, with mention of sum insured and Covid cover, it will only be provided if at the time of the request, the travel advisory color code for Thailand, as set by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is green or yellow. If orange or red, no certificate is issued. And they need the start and end date of the trip. So a lot comes down to timing and chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiVisaCentre Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 On 3/1/2022 at 1:05 PM, Kopitiam said: Don't even hope. No one is offering the new US$20,000 minimum requirement. https://asq.in.th/thailand-covid-insurance We have updated the comparison tool. MSIG is the first provider to release/offer this type of policy. AXA, and Tune will follow shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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