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Is health insurance required for expats living in Thailand?

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Feb 7, 2025
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Tang *****
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Is there any requirement for any type of insurance? If so any recommendations.
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There is no legal requirement for health insurance for expats in Thailand, but it is highly recommended to have good coverage due to the high cost of medical bills and the common occurrence of accidents. If you are in good health or not engaging in risky activities, insurance may be less critical, but aiming for a minimum coverage of around $500,000 is advised for those considering their options.
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Not a requirement, but to have good coverage, aim for a minimum of 500k usd when looking at your options.
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Abdulghani ******
No, you don’t have to have insurance and not recommended unless you are unhealthy or planning to take on very risky sports like high speed motorcycle rides.
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Wannikea *********
No, but it's a smart move
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Anonymous ******************
No requirement but make sure you've a good insurance. Accidents here are very common and hospitals bills could raise pretty quickly.
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