Travel Insurance to Thailand in 2026: Everything You Need to Know (Including the New Mandatory Rule)
Big news if Thailand is on your bucket list: starting mid-2026, the Thai government will require every international visitor to show proof of travel insurance when applying for the ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization). Minimum coverage for medical care, emergency surgery and medical repatriation. No insurance = no entry. I’ll walk you through what to look for, which policies actually meet the rule, and how to avoid being that person who gets sent home from Bangkok airport.