Thailand makes medical insurance compulsory for foreigners

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The Thai government has moved to make health cover compulsory for all foreign visitors to Thailand. The Office of Insurance Commission confirmed the news late last week, clarifying that tourists and business travellers will be able to buy the compulsory covid-19 medical insurance online before their arrival in the country.  The new rules are being implemented by a consortium of 16 insurance firms, working in partnership with the Thai General Association (TGIA) and the Thai Life Assurance Association (TLAA). Yuthasak Supasorn, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, said, "A ...

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