Locals and tourists play with water as they celebrate the Songkran holiday which marks the Thai New Year in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2023. Photo by Reuters
In an effort to boost its reputation amid the current tourism boom, the Thai government has extended its free travel insurance coverage program for all foreign tourists until Dec. 31.
The campaign, which provides cash compensation to foreign tourists in cases of accidents, emergencies, and deaths, was set to expire on Aug. 31 after taking effect from Jan. 1, according to a statement by the government’s Department of Public Relations.
Under the policy, each case of death entitles the deceased’s family to 1 million baht…