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What are the options and requirements for health insurance in Thailand for expats?
Health InsuranceExpats in ThailandRetirement VisaTourist VisaInsurance ProvidersInternational Coverage
Aug 27, 2025
8 months ago
James ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERI need information about health insurance in Thailand.
TLDR : Answer Summary
This discussion highlights the importance of obtaining health insurance while in Thailand, particularly for expats on retirement or tourist visas. One commenter mentioned difficulties in getting coverage after age 70, emphasizing the need for age considerations in insurance policies. Several suggestions included seeking local insurance companies that provide coverage for international residents and sharing personal experiences with policy costs.
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James ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERI remember now why I stopped asking for advice on Facebook.
Most people here are genuinely helpful.
Thanks to all of you. 🙏🏼
To the tiny brained morons here that ruin it for everyone. FU 🖕🏼
Most people here are genuinely helpful.
Thanks to all of you. 🙏🏼
To the tiny brained morons here that ruin it for everyone. FU 🖕🏼
Kathy ************
As for States health insurance you have to find a company that covers international. I just inquired with my insurance provider.
Jon *******
Bring 💰 💵 cash
Jim ************
Michael *******
I'm on a retired visa. Just arrived. Went to the bank for health insurance. I'm 77 sorry she said no insurance after 70.
Ian **********
@Michael ******
there are insurers that will insure you with exclusions if you have any pre-existing medical conditions and/or claim waiting periods relating to certain old age ailments. Suggest you try an insurance broker.James ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Michael ******
Sorry to hear that. I'm on the right side of seventyTore ********
@Michael ******
AIA give you insurance up to 75 and renewal up to 99. Contact @Tabby **************
👍Michael *******
@Tore *******
I think I will have to get some from back home . No good to me tore at 77 . Anyway good luck if you find some .Richard *******************
@Tore *******
did you read, he's 77? So no new policy possible with AIA I guess.Reply to
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Leonard *******
@Michael ******
So what do you do after 70Reply to
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Paul *********
It's really very necessary to have it . If it's for a holiday cover , I got one years cover from alliance for £718
James ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Paul ********
No, I'm retiring there.Reply to
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Iain ********
Michael **********
Buy it
James ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Michael *********
Moron, You're too fcuking dumb to be allowed access to the internet.Dave *********
@James **********
speaking of which, have you tried placing your post text into this thing called “AI” or “Google”?Daniel ********
@Dave ********
Right? The irony of his comment.Keith *******
@Dave ********
What the Fuc* are you talking about?Reply to
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Keith *******
@Michael *********
Idiot, no constructive advice keep your gob shutReply to
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Ant ***********
Are you on a retirement Visa or tourist Visa ?
James ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ant **********
Tourist for now Retiring soonReply to
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Ash ******
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