Under the Thailand Traveller Safety scheme, the medical coverage will be applicable from January 1st to August 31.
Thailand has announced a new medical coverage scheme. Credit: Canva
In a bid to revive its tourism industry after the pandemic, Thailand has announced a new scheme, the Thailand Traveller Safety scheme, offering medical coverage of up to USD 14,000 (500,000 baht) for foreign visitors. This move aims to ease concerns about potential medical expenses and attract more tourists to the beautiful Southeast Asian nation. The government’s scheme will also pay compensation up to 1 million THB in case of death.
The scheme is applicable to all international travellers. Credit: Canva
According to minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, the funds for the scheme will be taken from the Ministry of tourism and Sports’s budget for emergency expenses. These funds will go towards compensating foreign tourists on a case-to-case basis, and will apply if…
