Nobody panic! Insurance not compulsory in Thailand yet

Nobody panic! Insurance not compulsory in Thailand yet

Following the news that Thailand is pushing for a compulsory travel insurance requirement, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in Sydney has clarified a few things.

TAT confirmed to Travel Weekly that compulsory travel insurance to Thailand is a long term plan with an aim to increase safety of the tourists, however it’s not in place yet, and could take years to be enforced.

“With reference to the recent widespread reports on compulsory travel insurance to Thailand, TAT Sydney confirms that this initiative is a long term plan,” they told TW.

“Before this can be enforced, there will be discussions among several government agencies, tourism operators and relevant stakeholders to come up with the best approach, also any legal amendments need to pass the cabinet’s approval.

“All these might take several years.”

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