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BANGKOK, (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.
