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Introducing an online solution for short term visitors needing COVID-19 insurance for Thailand.  Luma Thailand Pass meets the government requirements for the Certificate of Entry to Thailand with overall coverage of 100,000 USD including cover for Covid-19. This plan has been approved by the Office of Insurance Thailand (OIC) and is ideal for short term… Read more: Insurance for COVID-19 – Online solution for short term visitors requiring insurance for Thailand

Three of the most common questions received from foreigners over the past few weeks are: When can I fly back to Thailand (mainly from retirees)? How can I get a certificate of health insurance to enter Thailand? Can spouses of Thai citizens fly back into Thailand?  On 14th June 2020, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs… Read more: Where to get a Certificate of Health Insurance to enter Thailand

So you’ve made the decision to retire in Thailand and want to know your options regarding medical insurance.  You’ll be pleased to know that Thailand offers extremely high standards of medical care and is equipped to deliver even the most complex procedures.  However, in order to access these quality health care services you’ll need private… Read more: Health insurance for retirees in Thailand

One of the most important things to know when seeking health insurance is how much it costs for a private room in a Thai private Hospital should you find yourself in need of overnight treatment or long term hospitalisation.   The information is important because it relates directly to the level of coverage a customer needs… Read more: How much does it cost to stay in a private hospital in Thailand?

We’ve seen a lot of advertising in Thailand recently through social media and other sources by companies advertising global insurance cover at substantially higher prices.  These companies justify higher premiums by saying they have plans with higher overall limits, that their products are somehow better suited to expats or that they have the largest or… Read more: Thailand local health insurance versus offshore health insurance