Private hospitals expect payment, and costs add up fast, so comprehensive travel insurance covering medical care, scooter accidents and repatriation is worth having.
What to know
Check that your policy covers motorbike riding (many exclude it without the right licence), keep your insurer’s emergency number handy, and read the exclusions before you travel. Not medical or financial advice.
This is general information, not professional advice. Verify specifics with official sources or a licensed professional before acting.
Frequently asked questions
Travel Insurance for Thailand?
Healthcare in Pattaya is good but private, so travel insurance is strongly advisable. Here is what to look for. Check that your policy covers motorbike riding (many exclude it without the right licence), keep your insurer’s emergency number handy, and read the exclusions before you travel. Not medical or financial advice.
What should I check first?
Check that your policy covers motorbike riding (many exclude it without the right licence), keep your insurer’s emergency number handy, and read the exclusions before you travel. Not medical or financial advice.