Government asks Tourism ministry to come up with some cheap travel insurance options to pull in more tourists

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Government asks Tourism ministry to come up with some cheap travel insurance options to pull in more tourists

 

Picture: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- The government is asking the tourism ministry and related agencies to come up with cheap travel insurance packages to increase tourism.

 

Daily News reported that government deputy Thanasak Patimaprakorn wants tourists visiting Thailand to have some local options for

accident insurance.

 

The government stated that they will not be paying any of the premiums themselves. Only in exceptional emergency circumstances can the government take on some of the costs.

 

That might be in political unrest or in cases where tourists get caught up in bombs where funds can be made available for tourists whose policies would not cover such eventualities.

 

Source: Daily News

 

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[YetAnother]

good, now the whole issue will get buried in govt ineffectiveness and inefficiency and we wont hear of it again (till next year)

[tonray]

I'm not sure tourists will be more attracted to Thailand with cheap travel insurance as it is already available globally. Only if it is made mandatory then will it be helpful.

[over it]

You've shot yourself in the foot, again. Travel insurance won't increase tourist traffic.

 

A good exchange rate, cheap whores, and no scams will. 

[NCC1701A]

30 minutes ago, over it said:

 

A good exchange rate, cheap whores, and no scams will. 

well, one out of three ain't bad...

[inThailand]

I hope they drop this brilliant idea before they cockit up and become the laughing stock of the world.

 

After they exclude the normal daily stuff here, they will only cover you from immigration to baggage claim. Welcome to Thailand and have a safe underinsured holiday!

Edited July 31, 2017 by inThailand
fat fingers

[jaltsc]

"The government is asking the tourism ministry and related agencies to come up with cheap travel insurance packages to increase tourism."

 

Why not just make the roads safer, crack down on rip off artists (e.g. Jet Ski operators), and discriminatory pricing for public parks and attractions. I'm sure that would be a lot more appealing than sending the message: "When you get seriously injured while vacationing in the LOS, you can now afford to be hospitalized."

 

Edited July 31, 2017 by jaltsc

[Dave67]

Because it not like you can get cheap shit insurance in Thailand at the moment

[Dave67]

1 hour ago, over it said:

You've shot yourself in the foot, again. Travel insurance won't increase tourist traffic.

 

A good exchange rate, cheap whores, and no scams will. 

Another occasion when I wished the "Like" feature was working

[Dave67]

"That might be in political unrest or in cases where tourists get caught up in bombs where funds can be made available for tourists whose policies would not cover such eventualities"

 

That statement will have tourists coming to Thailand in droves

Edited July 31, 2017 by Dave67

[ratcatcher]

"Government asks Tourism ministry to come up with some cheap  affordable    travel insurance options to pull in attract more tourists"

Cheap...........low quality, dubious, shoddy.

Pull in...........lure, entice, seduce, beguile.

 

Thailand, a "cheap" destination pulling in the punters?

[Dave67]

Just now, ratcatcher said:

"Government asks Tourism ministry to come up with some cheap  affordable    travel insurance options to pull in attract more tourists"

Cheap...........low quality, dubious, shoddy.

Pull in...........lure, entice, seduce, beguile.

 

Thailand, a "cheap" destination pulling in the punters?

You mean it's not going to be quality insurance?

[inThailand]

Can't wait to see the policy terms and costs? This should make for a popular post and lots of laughs. 

[Dave67]

5 minutes ago, inThailand said:

Can't wait to see the policy terms and costs? This should make for a popular post and lots of laughs. 

Agreed, what I find hilarious is their failure to see the irony of the statements they make.

 

 

Edited July 31, 2017 by Dave67

[lonewolf99]

Most tourists ( I always do) have holiday insurance - what is needed is the operators and businesses  to have proper insurance - Snorkeling trips, jet skis, ferry boats, coach companies, parascending operators, taxi companies, zip line rides, fair ground rides, parachute rides, car rental, motorbike rental.......have I covered everything that kills and maims tourists here  ? If I have not please add to the list..... 

[Thechook]

About 2 yrs ago they increased the arrival tax by 100 baht.  This was to be used to cover medical costs for tourists who found themselves in trouble what happened to that revenue raised from 30 million tourists?

[alant]

4 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

well, one out of three ain't bad...

like

[Adeeos]

Weeell as an alternative option, they might learn to treat tourist's as the guest's they are,, limit the possibilities of them getting ripped off by the numerous scammers, taxis, etc,,,, Quit making those that actually live here as expats, jump through hoops to stay legally,,, It's insane to require someone that's lived in the same place for 5-10+ years, to STILL report in every 90 days,,,, And investigate, "suspicious" Farlang deaths more than 5 minutes before declaring them suicides,,,, Just a thought,,,,, 

Edited July 31, 2017 by Adeeos

[chrisinth]

IMO it will take one tourist to be involved in a motorbike accident and find they are not covered on their 'cheap policy'.............

 

You do get what you pay for in this instance. Most of the time.

[realenglish1]

Do you really think people are going to make a decision in coming to Thailand because they have Bomb insurance Common Get real I can see it now 

 

"Hey honey I think we should go to Thailand rather than China and Japan I see the government is offering cheap Bomb accident insurance "

 

Who are these people who think up these schemes 

[malt25]

3 hours ago, Dave67 said:

Agreed, what I find hilarious is their failure to see the irony of the statements they make.

 

 

You think they understand irony ?

[malt25]

1 hour ago, alant said:

like

+ me.

[Cadbury]

6 minutes ago, malt25 said:

You think they understand irony ?

Might be a small chance if it was in the form of sitcom cartoon characters with explanatory notes in speech bubbles.

[wirat69]

3 hours ago, lonewolf99 said:

Snorkeling trips, jet skis, ferry boats, coach companies, parascending operators, taxi companies, zip line rides, fair ground rides, parachute rides, car rental, motorbike rental.......have I covered everything that kills and maims tourists here  ? If I have not please add to the list..... 

Full Moon parties, mooning on the beach at night, water at Koh Tao, ladyboys in Pattaya, balconies, Rice Whisky, character vetted taxi drivers, footpaths, mountain springs lakes and waterfalls, ocean at Pattaya....boom boom of over 65 years of age, cheap Viagra substitutes...... one page schedule insurance, six pages of exemptions!!!!

[Bill Miller]

Why not a governmental scheme for a non-profit catastrophic insurance coverage for all visiting foreigners?
Make it 90-day units and renew at every 90 days reporting.
That would at least make the reporting schedule sort of make sense.

[AlphMichaels]

Amazing idea.  They are so good.   Well thought out before announcing.  

[Juan B Tong]

Minister planning on forming a committee.

[Godang]

4 hours ago, Dave67 said:

Another occasion when I wished the "Like" feature was working

Yes I miss that feature too.

[quadperfect]

More proof that its dangerouse here in thailand for holiday makers.

So i guess they will say come to thailand and enjoy 7 days of insurance coverage for the price of 6.

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[saminoz]

5 hours ago, Dave67 said:

Another occasion when I wished the "Like" feature was working

What happened to the "Like" feature?