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Is it better to get health insurance in the UK or Thailand for 6 months?

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Aug 1, 2022

4 years ago

George *********

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Ware is best for health insurance for 6 mth in Thailand is better to get it in uk or not thanks

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The discussion revolves around the best options for health insurance for a 6-month stay in Thailand. It's noted that if a visa requires health insurance, one may need to purchase it in Thailand; however, if no such requirement exists, obtaining insurance from the UK can be a viable option. Recommendations include Axa for both UK and Thai insurance, and Safetywing as a flexible month-to-month alternative.

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Paul *****************

Axa very good

4 years ago

Darren ********

Safetywing is always a good option - month by month, and can sign up for it after you arrive anywhere..

4 years ago

Terry ********

Thai insurance is never compulsory for a visa from the UK.

4 years ago

George *********

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ok thanks chaps

Brett **********

o-a visa

Terry ********

A personal friend obtained an OA from London with Nationwide travel insurance 2 years ago when they were at their strictest. I used the same to get a 90 day O visa.

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Brett **********

It depends. If you're getting a visa that requires health insurance you'll have to buy Thai. If not, you may find better value getting at home. For Thai based insurance misterprakan.com is a broker for all the main issuers

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