{"id":11535,"date":"2023-08-31T01:52:50","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T17:52:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/?p=11535"},"modified":"2026-02-21T02:40:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T18:40:21","slug":"worth-it-getting-travel-insurance-to-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/worth-it-getting-travel-insurance-to-thailand.html","title":{"rendered":"Is It Worth Getting Travel Insurance When Visiting Thailand?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting travel insurance for a tourist trip to Thailand can be worth it if you can\u2019t afford to lose the money you\u2019ve already invested in the expenses, if you\u2019re traveling to Thailand during the flood season, and if it\u2019s likely you\u2019ll need to delay, interrupt, or cancel your trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel insurance in Thailand can reimburse you for expenses lost in each of these situations and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is for tourists leaning on the edge about whether or not it is worth the money to purchase travel insurance. We won\u2019t push you one direction or the other. The decision is entirely up to you, and we respect that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, our intent is to give you information about possible reasons that would make it worth it, depending on your unique circumstance, and then you can decide what your situation needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also be interested in reading our articles about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/travel-insurance-for-thailand-resident.html\">travel insurance for Thailand residents<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-travel-insurance-in-thailand.html\">best travel insurance and Thailand<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-73' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-73-new.css?v1.67' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-73-link CompareNowbutton\">\n  <div class=\"inserter-73-new\">\n    <div class=\"inserter-left-box\">\n        <h3>Kickstart Your Search for the Perfect Insurer<\/h3>        \n        <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n            <p>Compare over <br>50,000 Plans <br>from Top Insurers<\/p>\n            <button >Compare NOW<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/mobile.png\" alt=\" \" class=\"banner-img-mobile\">            \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n<style>\n\n.inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {right: -31%;}\n@media (max-width: 1199px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -20px;\n  }\n@media (max-width: 991px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -10px;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: auto;\n    width: 30%;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 512px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: 200px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Getting Travel Insurance When Touring Thailand Is Worth It<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may consider getting travel insurance for a tourism trip to Thailand worth it depending on factors such as how long you\u2019ll be there, how much you\u2019ve invested into the trip, and if it\u2019s likely you\u2019ll need to cancel. However, this is a subjective question only you can answer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11537 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/phang-nga-boat-tour-thailand.jpg\" alt=\"Phang-nga Boat Tour, Thailand\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/phang-nga-boat-tour-thailand.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/phang-nga-boat-tour-thailand-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/phang-nga-boat-tour-thailand-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/phang-nga-boat-tour-thailand-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/phang-nga-boat-tour-thailand-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll present to you several factors worth considering so that you can personally weigh whether or not travel insurance is worth it for any given tourist trip to Thailand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Travel insurance to Thailand may be worth it for you if:<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>You can\u2019t afford to lose the money you\u2019ve already invested<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trips usually come with non-refundable costs such as tours you\u2019ve planned, housing accommodations, and even flight and travel expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the money you\u2019ve spent on this trip would be a sufficiently significant loss that you can\u2019t fathom the idea of watching every penny being flushed down the drain without you stepping foot on your first plane, it is well worth considering getting travel insurance coverage.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>You plan to spend a significant amount of time in Thailand\u2019s remote areas.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thailand\u2019s remote areas like Nan, Koh Lanta, and Isan are usually under visited by tourists since they\u2019re more rural. You may be planning to visit or possibly live in a smaller Thailand village for a relatively significant amount of time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this is true, it means you\u2019ll have less access to well-equipped healthcare facilities, and you may not be anywhere near a hospital. In the event you have a serious health emergency, you may want travel insurance that covers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/questions\/what-is-the-definition-of-emergency-evacuation-and-repatriation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">emergency evacuation and repatriation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so you can be transported to the nearest medical hospital for treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/travel-insurance-and-short-term-health-insurance-for-expats\/#:~:text=Emergency%20medical%20cover,in%20your%20plan).\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">emergency medical coverage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll pay for everything out of pocket since your U.S. health insurance won\u2019t cover anything out of your home country. Flight and care expenses could rack up faster than you think.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn about the <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-thailand-private-hospitals-for-expats.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best private hospitals in Thailand for expats and tourists<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/asia\/thailand-health-insurance\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Prime\u2019s Thailand health insurance plans<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> here.<\/span><\/i><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>It is likely you\u2019ll need to change or cancel your trip plans.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know your schedule and the surrounding factors that influence it best, such as your big business project coming up, the wedding of your sister in the spring, and your grandmother whose health is quickly declining. There are many reasons that a trip may need to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/travel-insurance-and-short-term-health-insurance-for-expats\/#:~:text=Delayed%20departure,scheduled%20departure%20time.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">be postponed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, interrupted, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/travel-insurance-and-short-term-health-insurance-for-expats\/#:~:text=Trip%20cancellation,a%20covered%20reason.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">completely canceled<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When considering if it\u2019s worth it to get travel insurance for this particular trip to Thailand, you should consider if it\u2019s not very likely or instead incredibly likely this trip will need to be rescheduled. If your life situation leans toward it being more likely, travel insurance may be well worth it for you.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>You\u2019re traveling to Thailand during a season more prone to natural disasters.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thailand is vulnerable to floods, tsunamis, storms, droughts, landslides, forest fires, cyclones, and epidemics. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/climateknowledgeportal.worldbank.org\/country\/thailand\/vulnerability#:~:text=Droughts%20and%20floods%20pose%20the%20greatest%20threat%20to%20the%20country.%20In%20addition%2C%20cyclones%20pose%20a%20minor%20risk%20to%20the%20northern%20portions%20of%20the%20country.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thailand\u2019s greatest natural disaster threat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, however, are droughts and floods. Every year the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-time-to-visit-thailand-destinations-and-seasons.html#:~:text=The%20Rainy%20Season%20In,heavy%20downpours%20and%20thunderstorms.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">monsoon season is from June to October<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re traveling to Thailand and one of these natural disasters have recently happened, are likely soon to happen, or happen while you&#8217;re on your trip, having travel insurance can help cover <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/travel-insurance-and-short-term-health-insurance-for-expats\/#:~:text=Trip%20cancellation,a%20covered%20reason.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trip cancellation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, trip interruption, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/travel-insurance-and-short-term-health-insurance-for-expats\/#:~:text=Personal%20belongings%20and,on%20your%20trip.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baggage and personal properties lost and damaged<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/travel-insurance-and-short-term-health-insurance-for-expats\/#:~:text=Travel%20documents,ID%20cards%2C%20etc.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lost passport<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read here about the <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-time-to-visit-thailand-destinations-and-seasons.html#:~:text=The%20absolute%20best%20time%20to,and%20unwind%20on%20the%20beaches.\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best times and seasons to visit Thailand<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>You\u2019re concerned about theft or lost property where you\u2019re traveling.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know your travel plans once in Thailand, and if you plan to spend your time in well-populated areas with large crowds, it is more likely there will be pick-pocketers waiting for a chance to swipe your wallet, IDs, and passport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this is a worry you have, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/travel-insurance-and-short-term-health-insurance-for-expats\/#:~:text=Travel%20documents,ID%20cards%2C%20etc.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">travel insurance covers lost and damaged travel documents.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Getting coverage for these may ease your concerns of being able to leave the country once your trip has come to an end.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>You have multiple flights, connections, train rides or other forms of transportation as you progress across your multiple destinations.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re traveling to Thailand from the United States or another western country, it is very likely you\u2019ll have multiple connecting flights to get there. If your itinerary is packed in tightly and you\u2019re worried about missing possible connections, travel insurance can cover you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you miss a connection, you can be reimbursed for the costs of booking a new flight or another form of transportation that is included in your selected policy. Missed connections can also be covered if they are the result of a natural disaster, such as a Thailand flood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this scenario, you can also be covered for delayed baggage that may have missed your connection. Some policies will reimburse you for costs of purchasing new clothing and basic toiletries during the time before your baggage can be returned to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn about the most common <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">transportation methods in Thailand<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019d like to learn about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/travel-insurance-and-short-term-health-insurance-for-expats\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Prime\u2019s travel insurance plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, visit our plan page to read more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why To Buy Travel Insurance Through A Brokerage<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brokerages are intermediaries that are hired by the insured to negotiate with insurance companies for policies and inclusions on the behalf of the insured. Buying travel insurance through a broker grants the insured access to compare multiple insurance companies and to receive unbiased advice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11538 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pattaya-city-shops-thailand.jpg\" alt=\"Pattaya City Shops, Thailand\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pattaya-city-shops-thailand.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pattaya-city-shops-thailand-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pattaya-city-shops-thailand-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pattaya-city-shops-thailand-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pattaya-city-shops-thailand-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pattaya-city-shops-thailand-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When buying travel insurance, you can choose to purchase from insurance companies through an agent, or you can purchase from a brokerage who works in the middle to simplify the process for the insured.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/pp-profile\/about\/\"><b>Pacific Prime<\/b><\/a><b> is an international brokerage who helps customers land phenomenal travel insurance and health insurance plans around the globe. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because we aren\u2019t tied to any one insurer, we provide impartial advice about several different insurance routes you could pursue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We want to make you happy, and as a brokerage, we have access to many top insurers that help us make it happen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Some benefits to purchasing travel insurance through a brokerage like Pacific Prime are:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We offer comprehensive advice about a wide array of insurance companies and policies for you to choose from<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We offer free insurance advice and planning that is unbiased and without any pressure to commit to anything<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have over 20 years of relationships with the top insurers around the globe and can use these relationships for your benefit. This includes exclusive knowledge of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/short-term\/travel-quote\/#april\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">local providers in Thailand<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We go above and beyond just securing you a policy as we also provide assistance when you file claims and enter the renewal process<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are familiar with a variety of insurance needs, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/travel-insurance-and-short-term-health-insurance-for-expats\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">travel insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/corporate\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">corporate insurance needs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions about the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/insurance-brokers-vs-agents-differences.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">differences between an insurance agent and an insurance broker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and\/or why working with us could serve you well, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">please reach out and give us a call<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will answer your questions without any pressure to team with us. We sincerely want to help!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is travel insurance good for?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel insurance is good to have when you\u2019re traveling internationally because it provides protection and financial reimbursement for situations such as medical emergencies, trip delays or cancellations, lost luggage and belongings, and personal liability for insurance claims filed against you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should I buy travel insurance through an insurance agent or broker?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you buy travel insurance through an insurance agent, the agent\u2019s financial advice will be biased to benefit the insurance company they work for. For this and other reasons, you should buy travel insurance through a broker who is hired by you and loyal to your needs over any one specific agency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-72' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-72-new.css?v1.47' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-72-link CompareNowbutton\">\n        <div class=\"inserter-72-new\">\n            <h3>Start by Comparing <br>Insurance Plans Online<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/desktop.png\" alt=\" \">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n                <p>Browse and Compare 50,000+ <br>International Health Plans<\/p>\n                <button>Compare NOW<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/a><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion: Try Our Free Insurance Quote Generator<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we\u2019ve talked through a couple different scenarios that may make buying travel insurance worth it as a tourist heading to Thailand, perhaps you\u2019re ready to learn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/15-tips-to-get-cheap-travel-insurance-for-thailand-travelers.html\">how to buy travel insurance<\/a>. If so, check out our linked article that\u2019ll lay out those simple steps for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If you\u2019re still unsure about whether or not travel insurance is worth it, we get it!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a tough decision, and one you don\u2019t want to make quickly and end up regretting later (either because you buy it and waste your money or because you don\u2019t and then end up paying thousands of dollars out of pocket for emergency healthcare services halfway around the world).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If you\u2019re still on the edge, we have another resource we know you\u2019ll find helpful. It\u2019s our <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/short-term\/travel-quote\/#april\"><b>free insurance quote generator<\/b><\/a><b>!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All you have to do is select a travel insurance company, plug in some simple information about yourself, such as where you\u2019re going, your age, what type of coverage you\u2019re considering getting, and boom!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve got several quotes from different companies with varying premiums costs and insurance coverage inclusions that you can sort through to get an idea of how much coverage might cost you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions at all after reading this article or doing more of your own research, please reach out to our travel insurance experts. If you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">send us a message<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we are more than happy to give you sound, unbiased advice.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting travel insurance for a tourist trip to Thailand can be worth it if you can\u2019t afford to lose the money you\u2019ve already invested in the expenses, if you\u2019re traveling to Thailand during the flood season, and if it\u2019s likely you\u2019ll need to delay, interrupt, or cancel your trip. 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