Thailand Travel Shield for travel insurance for foreign tourists
Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Miss Warawan Vejchasat, Deputy Secretary-General for the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC), Mrs. Nualphan Lamsam Managing Director and President Company Management Officer Muang Thai Insurance Public Company Limited Mr. Keerati Panichewa, Chief Executive Officer Krung Thai Panich Insurance Public Company Limited Mr. Chotipat Pichanond, Chairman of the Executive Committee South East Insurance Public Company Limited jointly announced and signed a memorandum of cooperation on travel insurance for foreign tourists (Thailand Travel Shield) at the TAT Building.
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โครงการการประกันภัยการเดินทางสำหรับนักท่องเที่ยวชาวต่างประเทศ (Thailand Travel Shield)
Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of TAT, said that TAT has supported the creation of the Thailand Travel Shield for travel insurance for foreign tourists, which has been operating since July 2014, which will be completed for 5 years. This year marks an important starting point to help drive the implementation of tourism safety policies into practice. By cooperating with the company Muang Thai Insurance Public Company Limited, Krungthai Panich Insurance Public Company Limited and South East Insurance Public Company Limited, jointly offer a fair travel insurance plan with fast and convenient service standards. Including being diverse and suitable for foreign tourists at all levels In order to create an impression and create safety confidence for foreign tourists traveling in Thailand. TAT will fully support public relations. Via the website of TAT and the network of TAT offices, including offices in 42 offices and 29 international offices
Mr. Bodin Chiaapiboon, Deputy Managing Director of Muang Thai Insurance Public Company Limited, said that the cooperation of public and private sectors this time It is a matter that greatly benefits tourism and insurance. The 3 non-life insurance companies are private sectors that Thai people know. And has an international reputation Have expertise in insurance business for a long time Recognizing the importance of the tourism industry, which is the country's economic pillar. Therefore has joined hands with TAT to carry out the Thailand Travel Shield program for foreign tourists to build confidence for foreign tourists traveling to Thailand. By working together for a long time And having foreign tourists to respond and interested in purchasing Thailand Travel Shield insurance continuously By requiring foreign tourists See the benefits and importance of insurance In order to reduce the risk and mitigate loss or damage in an unexpected event That can happen at any time It also helps reduce the burden of the government.
Mr. Kirati Panichewa, Chief Executive Officer of Krungthai Panich Insurance Public Company Limited
Said the travel insurance program for foreign tourists is Will help ease the burden of risks that may occur to tourists in many ways on the other side, which is considered to promote a good image for the country when we help tourists with impressions From the statistics of tourist information in 2018, with foreign tourists With over 38 million tourists visiting Thailand, of which 54% are tourists from Asia, such as China, Malaysia, Korea and Japan, which will have some European and American tourists. About 10 million people (Foreign Individual Tourism: FIT) is the target of 100,000 policies (1% penetration). Visitors can purchase insurance for Thailand Travel Shield is easily accessible via online channels at www.thailandtravelshield.tourismthailand.org which supports 2 languages, English and Chinese
There are many convenient payment channels, including AliPay Union Pay Debit Card, then the system will send the policy to the customer via email. Therefore, when tourists buy the insurance plan The insurance policy will be effective immediately after passing the immigration process. (Immigration), then it is the duty of each insurance company to help each other to provide services and help tourists. In order to get the most convenience and speedy until tourists return, the project is a joint design of a coverage plan that takes into account the benefits that tourists should receive. To be consistent and comprehensive with risks or risks that may occur, such as accidents, illness, cancellation of travel or other matters In addition, there are 24-hour emergency assistance services (Tel. +66 2342 3255) that can communicate up to 40 languages. There are over 300 hospitals and network hospitals nationwide. That can access the service without having to reserve for medical expenses in advance So that tourists can get the most convenience And believe that if this project has good feedback, it will result in our country having a reputation and a better economy
Mr. Chotipat Pichanon, Executive Chairman of the Southeast Insurance Public Company Limited or added that With the intention of the three companies that want foreign tourists to feel confident in all activities of tourism in Thailand Therefore jointly developed travel insurance plans for foreign tourists to be diverse, cost-effective and suitable for tourists of all levels With international service standards, there is also a 24-hour Travel Assistance Service such as emergency medical transfer to a hospital when tourists are seriously injured or serious illnesses. Or in case of death There is a service sent back to the country of domicile. With this cooperation Considered a new dimension, in the first dimension is the signing of cooperation between TAT and 3 insurance companies In order to make this Thailand Travel Shield project happen, the second dimension is insurance products developed on the online platform. Tourists can buy and receive policy immediately and the third dimension is collaboration. Will promote and create confidence for foreign tourists traveling in Thailand As well as creating a good image to the country