Published: June 28, 2013 at 6:04 PM from
UPI.com
BANGKOK, June 28 (UPI) -- Lawmakers in
Thailand say they want all foreign tourists to be required to purchase
travel and health insurance before arriving in their country.
Thailand's Public Health Ministry Wednesday proposed the measure
during a meeting with representatives from the Airports of Thailand,
Royal Thai Police and other government ministries, the Bangkok Post
reported.
The health ministry has suggested the cost of health insurance
coverage might be included in visa fees, Public Health Minister Pradit
Sinthawanarong said at the meeting.
Those visiting Thailand without
visas would be required to buy insurance at immigration checkpoints or
the fees could be added to the cost of airline tickets.
After the meeting, Pradit said all of those involved agreed to set up a subcommittee to work on the proposal.
The health ministry set up the meeting after Thailand's government
asked it to address concerns about the financial burden on the country's
state hospitals, which are required to provide foreigners with free
medical service, Pradit said.
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