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Jan 28, 2026
3 months ago
Philip ******
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Hi all, I’m a 50 year old Canadian and I am looking for health insurance . Better to get it in Canada or Bangkok?

I’m coming in a week for about 2 months. TYI 👍

Edit: going with Blue Cross, about $150. mo

all inclusive, and max coverage. I wonder if I’ll miss the 2 feet of snow

In Toronto. ⛄️…Not!
14 comments
Apr 23, 2025
a year ago
Michelle *********
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Hello all... as a matter of interest... are you keeping your life insurance PLUS your medical whilst your in Thailand
13 comments
Mar 23, 2025
a year ago
Matt ************
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I moved to Nakon Ratchasima last year and kept my US health insurance (62 yo male in good health). However, the insurance is $750 USD a month. Is it advisable to cancel that insurance, get local insurance, and just get travel insurance for my twice yearly trips to the US to see the grandkids? I plan to just do 10 day trips to the US. Thank you.
35 comments
Feb 27, 2025
a year ago
James *********
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Medical vs travel insurance question for maximum 5 month stay.

I have just secured a 5 year DTV and arrive in Thailand next week. I plan on staying around 4-5 months before heading back to Europe for 2-4 weeks. Then back to Thailand and repeat this process.

Question, can I get travel insurance for the trip of 5 months, then do this again before I return for another 5 months or so stay, or do I need to purchase 12 months medical insurance.

I’m from the UK.

Thanks
27 comments
Feb 7, 2025
a year ago
Tang *****
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Is there any requirement for any type of insurance? If so any recommendations.
4 comments
Apr 25, 2024
2 years ago
Charlie ******
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Hi everyone please tell me the best health insurance company that foreigners can get

If I get sick staying the hospital 🏥 with medical cover ???I hear the really bad stories that couldn't pay the medical bill .

Even you cover with conventional insurance company .
20 comments
Feb 23, 2024
2 years ago
Hi.I am already in Thailand and i have AXA insurance 90 days finish at 26/2 .They told me because i am 67 don't extend more. I try to find other agency maybe have a solution. If anyone knows something please inform me. Thank you
14 comments
Oct 30, 2023
3 years ago
Julie ******
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Can someone tell me approximately how much it costs for health insurance per year to live in Thailand on a retirement visa? Thanks.
82 comments
Jun 27, 2023
3 years ago
Sharon *******
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I'm very disappointed today. I've been learning about the visa process for awhie but I joined recently and have been enjoying all the information that is posted. I would love to retire in Thailand but it's not to be. I've left it too late. Today I was told that it will cost me over $900US/mo to buy the insurance I need because of my age. I've had other similar quotes although that's the highest so far so I think it's time to accept the fact that I will just have to visit when I can but not actually move there.

So the lesson here is don't put off the things you want to do. If you do, you may find you've left it too late.
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