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Why is insurance necessary in Thailand?

Why is insurance necessary in Thailand?

With the increasing cases of accidents and incidents every year, the travel and health insurance are not just a must but a need for foreigners who want to travel to Thailand. Not only to protect yourself from the overpriced medical bills in case of anything happens, but also at the moment it is one of the requirements to have a travel insurance in order to get a visa and to enter Thailand. And with Phuket and Koh Samui is opened up again for tourists. These two provinces are the popular destination here in Thailand for summer because of the warm weather and the beautiful beaches but also the most common areas where tourists get injured or hurt from the beaches and diving. They are also the most strict provinces about COVID-19 regulations, so having travel insurance which covers it all could make your life easier getting in and help you save up in case of unexpected hospital visit. As a worldwide situation which COVID-19 is everywhere and nobody knows how long it’s going to last, travel insurance is a necessary and reasonable thing to have when you are traveling.

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Changing Lifestyle

Thailand is a paradise on earth for foreigners, but unexpected things can happen anytime, no matter how careful you are. And as the lifestyles of traveling have changed. More foreigners like to travel more luxury but also more adventurous. You might get injured when you are sightseeing on the motorcycle or get food poisoning from trying some unfamiliar food or get sick because of the tropical weather or even worse – getting COVID-19. That is when travel insurance comes in handy.

Rising medical costs

As we all know, medical costs aboard are pretty high. And in the era which COVID-19 is all around, one bill of a medical emergency can empty your bank account, so you might end up spending your savings, which takes a toll on the future plans. The travel insurance can help you save up. It provides people with a much-needed financial backup at times of medical emergencies. Accidents and getting sick are a part of living which we cannot planned or controlled but for sure we can prepare in case of it happens by getting a travel insurance as a financial support.

Although Thailand is generally a safe place to visit, things can still go wrong. Having the right insurance policy can help minimize the chances of getting into trouble while in the country.