Land of Smiles - and mandatory travel insurance? Thailand’s proposed move for tourists stirs debate

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Thailand is proposing mandatory travel insurance for tourists as a means to alleviate pressure on its healthcare system. However, stakeholders warn that inadequate implementation might hinder tourism in a region already facing stiff competition.

Thailand is considering mandatory insurance for tourists to ease pressure on its healthcare system, but industry players caution that poor implementation could deter visitors in a competitive regional market.