Do visitors to Thailand in April 2023 need to show proof of vaccination, take a COVID test, or have health insurance?

Lynette

@Lynnette ******

As far as Cancelled Flights, Missed Flights and Baggage, if arriving Thailand via any major Western Country (USA, UK, EU, AUS), then most Carriers are required by law to cover these losses. In addition, many Major Credit Card (MasterCard & Visa) have included insurance coverage for that too. As far as your broken leg, sure those things can happen. But a long shot, versus comparative high cost and limited coverage of Travel Insurance, and difficulty claiming.

@Ulrik ********

Yes, you are right about having to wait to be reimbursed. But, that's what Credit Cards are for. And, still FAR less expensive than the West. And, FYI, trying to get reimbursed from "Travel Insurance" is also extremely problematic -- far more difficult than your normal home health insurance.

@Robert ***********

assuming cancelled flight/missed flight/lost baggage is something you'd not want repaid for and you've got enough money for medical bills then no travel insurance may be an option. I reclaimed my £1500 flight costs when I broke my leg a week before my flight. Not everyone can afford to lose that sort of money. And recently had to pay over £3000 hospital bill for a family member pending insurance claim.

@Robert ***********

Local hospitals are cheap, international hospitals are not cheap at all. Have you ever been hospitalised at a local Thai hospital?

Maybe you are lucky that your home health insurance will cover parts of the emergency treatment. But you still have to pay out of own pocket, before you can be reimbursed in your home country.