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Sawasdee Thailand: AXA unveils enhanced travel insurance for international visitors amid tourist boom

PHOTO: Sawasdee Thailand, AXA Thailand We are witnessing a remarkable resurgence of Thailand’s tourism industry in 2024. This revival is spearheaded by the influx of 34 million international visitors, achieving an 85% recovery to the pre-pandemic visitor levels of 2019. This revitalization significantly contributes to the expansion of the travel insurance sector, highlighted by the surge of ‘Sawasdee Thailand’, a travel insurance plan for international visitors by AXA Thailand General Insurance. Designed to bolster healthcare coverage and overall safety for foreign tourists, the plan provides up to 750,000 baht in medical expenses, ensuring travelers can explore Thailand with peace of…

Bali stabbing incident highlights often overlooked value of travel insurance

Bali stabbing incident highlights often overlooked value of travel insurance | Insurance Business Australia Travel Bali stabbing incident highlights often overlooked value of travel insurance Insurer leaves reminder – balance between adventure and safety Travel By Roxanne Libatique A recent incident involving two Australians in Bali underscores the critical importance of travel insurance – a cautionary tale you can share with your clients. A PerthNow report revealed that the individuals, who were subjected to a violent attack, faced severe physical injuries and were left with substantial medical bills, totalling at least $65,000 combined for necessary surgeries. This situation was compounded…