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A NEW proposal is calling for all visitors in Thailand to present their travel insurance as a compulsory procedure before entering the country.
Many hospitals have been forced to shoulder the burden of injured tourists who cannot afford to pay their medical bills.
“We need to push this through as soon as possible because the problem is becoming more serious,” Phakdeewanit said.
Bangkok Post reported the Office of the Insurance Commission will draft details on insurance policies and insurance distribution channels, including the installation of automatic vending machines at international airports and border checkpoints.
Thailand expects to welcome over 30 million tourists this year. So far, 14 million visitors have been recorded since Jan 1, contributing as much as US$20.5 billion in revenue.
It’s unclear at this point if the mandatory rule will compromise the country’s inbound visitor target.
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Source: travelwireasia.com