Tuesday, July 29, 2014

TAT launches travel insurance

In an apparent effort to boost tourism and counter the effects of the coup on travel insurance, Tourism Authority of Thailand has launched "Travel Shield" (travel insurance)

Online application forms offer two plans starting from 650 Baht.  

The insurance becomes effective when individuals pass the inbound immigration checkpoint.  
Trip cancellation or postponement prior to in country arrival is not covered. 
The insurance covers persons up to the age of 70.

"Travel Shield" (travel insurance) cost and benefits are in Thai Baht
 Plan 1 Maximum benefit 1,000,000 equals US$30,000 (approx  see exchange rate)
 Plan 2 Maximum benefit 2,000,000 equals US$60,000 (approx  see exchange rate)

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