What insurance options are available for seniors traveling to Thailand?

Dec 8, 2021
3 years ago
Derek ***********
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Hi all

A friend of mine is hoping to return to Thailand from the uk he is 80 years old … and is concerned about getting insurance any ideas much appreciated 😎
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A user seeks advice on travel insurance for their 80-year-old friend returning to Thailand from the UK. The community suggests various providers, many highlighting the challenges of obtaining insurance for older travelers. Contacts for insurance agents and companies like Arawan Namak and options like Tune Protect are recommended. However, it is emphasized that securing adequate insurance is essential for entry into Thailand.
Bernard *********
Hi Linda maybe he can help me?
@Bernard ********
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thanks
Brian ********
Tell your friend to get a online quote from Ancient Travellers Insurance PLC.
Lisa ********************
@Arawan ******
Email:
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Maybe able to help
Richard *****
Just come dont worry
John *********
@Richard ****
I've been working 8 months straight. I'm not crying about a couple of hundred quid ;-) Maybe the strong will live. You want to hope the stupid do too.
Richard *****
@John ********
only 8 months ffs ive done 7 days a week for 20 months talk about stupid !! Look after the pennies the pounds look after thereselfs didnt you listen to your mum ?
John *********
@Richard ****
weird fkr aren't you?
Richard *****
@John ********
🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
John *********
@Sophie ********
Fingers crossed eh. Hope you have a nice time when you finally get free.
Sophie *********
@John ********
We'll see..
John *********
@Sophie ********
Indeed we will. For me, I have been working away from my family for 8 months. I am on a one year renewable visa so it's "only" the covid requirements I have to satisfy.
Sophie *********
@Richard ****
This is unhelpful advice. Adequate insurance is a necessary to enter Thailand. And the Embassy will check all passengers have it before issuing a visa. I have just flown in to BKK from London and it was a nightmare - and I had ALL of the right documents.
John *********
@Sophie ********
Can you tell us what problems you had? Most people have reported positive experiences
Sophie *********
@John ********
I found the whole process of uploading 12 documents for the visa a real onerous pain in the arse. There seemed to be some confusion about the PCR, RT and Fitness to Fly element of the PCR test and I knew that a friend had seen a woman without a Fit to Fly being denied entry to her flight so that didn't help. I couldn't scan my QR code and neither could my friend so that created more uncertainty. And I knew that Qatar had denied entry to others whose codes didn't scan. When I got to Heathrow to check in, I was told by Emirates that I couldn't stay in Thailand for over 45 days. This was incorrect. I could. I was told that my ASQ hotel was only an AQ hotel and therefore didn't meet the criteria. It did meet the criteria and I am there right now. I was asked for a receipt for my PCR even though I had the PCR certificate. I was meant to get two flights to BKK. However, the second plane also stopped at Phuket and I had to wait for other confused passengers who'd accidentally disembarked to get on again. Honestly, the whole frigging trip was a nightmare from start to finish. I'm now in quarantine in BKK til the 11th. I'm in recovery!
John *********
@Sophie ********
Sorry to hear that. I'm not the most organised of people and fortunately have a visa for Thailand but I have backed all my online documents with paper copies. Including receipts. So hopefully will have a better experience than yourself.
Sophie *********
@John ********
I had everything done too! No rejections nor resubmissions required in the application process. I had everything printed. Twice. That wasn't my problem. I'm just telling you what happened despite my excellent preparation and planning. Even Emirates didn't know in retrospect that I'd flown on three, as opposed to the two flights I actually booked. It's a shit-show.
Richard *****
@John ********
i had no problems at all ! Only having to pay for all the bullshit you got to have amd 4 what 🤔🤔🤔
Richard *******
Richard Roc, some of the country is a killing off covid. No pun intended. 😏😏
Richard *****
@Richard ******
dont even know what covid is !!! The strong will live
John *********
@Richard ****
To get home :-) Sometimes you just got to do what you gotta do.
Richard *****
@John ********
whos worried about getting home ???
Richard *****
@Sophie ********
so have i 3 days ago and no one even looked or asked about insurance ffs more bullshit and money spend for nothing
Jon *****
@Richard ****
My insurance was thoroughly checked
John *********
@Richard ****
They took the insurance into account when they issued the Thai pass. Yes, there is probably an element of money being made but no different from UK
Richard *****
@John ********
ffs they let boat loads in and pay them
John *********
@Richard ****
Not very bright are you Richard? But then again nor are the great majority of working class Tories. Here's a handy hint. It's past the days of the White Raj. You want in to another people's country, you follow their fkg rules. Like 'em or not ;-)
Richard *****
@John ********
well im here now so no worries just keep paying
Xaynaly **************
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James ********
@Xaynaly *************
he is age 80... You are wanting to sell him a LUMA policy ? Max age to issue is 74....???
Xaynaly **************
@James *******
You are talking about Luma Thailand Pass by Tune Protect while luma also provides MSIG as a broker. If you would like more information about luma services and products please contact
@Luma ******************
Michael *********
Stay away from AXA, they wont give you a refund if you need to cancel the policy. Tune do give refunds if you need to cancel anytime. With AXA you can only move dates.
Ian *********
ARAWAN NAMAK or ROBERT JACKSON might be able to help on here and facebook
Philip **********
Extremely difficult to get insurance for someone over 80 in Thailand. Have him shop around in the UK.
Linda ***********
PM me his or your name & email address and will send to our broker of many years. He will email travel insurance options covering Covid for age 80 & over. Very easy and all done online.
Andy *******
Contact
@Arawan ******
, great agent
Michael ********
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