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What are the new requirements for extending a Special Tourist Visa in Thailand regarding travel insurance coverage?

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Feb 25, 2022

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Special tourist visa extension. I'm trying to extend my visa, having arrived with 6months Axa travel insurance 50k USD coverage and now being told its a minimum 100k USD. Has the requirement changed? Any recommendation for insurer with 100k usd coverage for 3months?

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The inquiry is about the extension of a Special Tourist Visa (STV) in Thailand, specifically regarding a change in travel insurance requirements. The user mentions they arrived with a 50k USD coverage policy and have been informed that the minimum requirement is now 100k USD. They are seeking recommendations for insurers that can provide the necessary coverage for a 3-month extension.

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Thanks, I'm in contact with her now

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Jay Storey. This is the broker Michael is referring to. She is top professional.

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look like you only need covid cover. Try the broker Arawan Namak search the group for her contact I have used her services twice now.

No idea why they havent changed it with entry requirements now down to

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I naively used the insurer mentioned on the official thai websites expecting it to cover.

Any recommendations for alternative?

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