Thailand to make health insurance mandatory for expats

Expats living in Thailand will have to compulsorily arrange health insurance, according to new proposals from the government. Once it comes into effect, foreigners with the one-year Non-immigrant Visa "O-A" (Long Stay)  will be required to have Thai insurance policies covering their entire stay in Thailand with minimum Bt40,000 out-patient medical bill coverage and minimum Bt400,000 in-patient medical bill coverage.  Those already having overseas insurance policies that meet the minimum requirement would be exempted from subscribing to Thai insurance policies. They will be able to app...