What about people coming to live in Thailand?

last updated 24th November 2009

What about people coming to live in Thailand who want to be covered by health insurance while they are here. What is the best, most cost-effective way for them to do this? Should they purchase travel insurance in their own country first and then purchase the lower cost local coverage after they get here?

If what they are concerned about is having good quality medical coverage while they are living in Thailand, there is no reason for them to purchase travel insurance before coming here. The simplest, most cost-effective way for them to provide the coverage they need is to purchase the insurance in Thailand before they get here. Then, they can have their coverage start on the day they are scheduled to arrive here.

We have assisted many ex-pats in this regard. It is a very simple process that can be handled by e-mail or by airmail. Payment can be made by credit card. Those wanting this coverage should allow about a month for processing, but we can get the coverage for them almost instantly, if necessary, if they e-mail their application. In addition to completing and signing a very simple health insurance application, a photocopy of the I.D. portion of their passport is also required.

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