The people of Thailand and expats working legally have access to universal health insurance coverage funded by general taxes or social security programs. This insurance covers most services at public hospitals and clinics. Expats must have a social security card in Thailand to be eligible. Are you hoping to move to Thailand? Or would you …

Most Americans’ standard health insurance plan doesn’t cover them abroad, so visiting or moving to Thailand means they’ll need an insurance plan for that. International Health Insurance plans have a range of options, and working with an insurance broker lets them compare multiple options at once. Are you planning your next vacation to Thailand or …

Thailand does not accept US Medicare health insurance. This has little to do with Thailand and more to do with the United States. Medicare itself will not provide coverage outside of the US and its territories, so tourists and expats should secure insurance elsewhere before entering Thailand. There are a few exceptions to Medicare’s rule …

Health insurance is mandatory in Thailand for expats who are applying for a Retirement Visa, a Long Stay Visa, a Long-Term Resident visa, and a Thailand Elite Card. Health insurance can be secured through a local Thai insurance company or a foreign insurance company. In this article, we will make it clear when expats are …

Expats in Thailand will want to secure top health insurance for the duration of their stay abroad. Most expats prefer private health insurance, and there are state-of-the-art private hospitals for expats in cities like Chiang Mai and Bangkok. Long-stay expats are required to have health insurance. There is much to learn about what types of …