Health insurance - my travel insurance runs out soon, and as a general pattern I'm here in T four months a year.
I'll need some kind of health insurance, AXA quoted me 140,000B/year which seems excessive, even given advancing years.
They also provided the option of a minimum cover insurance for retirement visa purposes but with excessively large self-contributions per claim.
Dow anyone know a cost-effective solution for, err, someone a bit older that does not have large excesses per claim?
Thanks
TLDR : Answer Summary
An expat seeking cost-effective health insurance options in Thailand discussed their current situation where their travel insurance is about to expire. They found AXA's quote of 140,000 baht per year too high and were also offered a minimum coverage insurance for retirement visa purposes, which came with substantial excesses. Comments included suggestions for checking local comparison sites like Checkdi, considering international insurance from their home countries, and recommendations for AIA Insurance. A user shared their experience of obtaining a 3-month insurance plan for 9,500 baht, highlighting the potential for extensions at reasonable costs. Overall, various alternatives and insights into the health insurance landscape for retirees in Thailand were provided.
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