Skift Take
No one ever wants anything to go wrong while traveling, but if it does, Thailand has you covered.
— Peden Doma Bhutia
Thailand on Monday announced the extension of its free insurance scheme for international tourists until the end of 2024. This initiative provides international tourists with medical coverage of up to THB 500,000 ($13,650) for accidents or natural disasters.
Earlier this year, the Thai government introduced the scheme with a budget of THB 50 million ($1.4 million) to cover medical expenses for tourists. The policy includes compensation of up to THB 1 million ($27,300) in the event of death, and up to THB 300,000 ($8,187) for…
