AIA (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Life and health insurer offering individual health and hospital cover.
Also offers
Thailand
Statutory social insuranceHow health coverage works
In Thailand, basic health cover is provided by a statutory social insurance system.
Residents are covered by the Universal Coverage Scheme, the Social Security Scheme for private employees and the Civil Servant Medical Benefit Scheme. Private health insurance supplements these for private hospital access.
Basic coverage is provided by the public system. Social Security Office Thailand
Private health insurance
Bangkok Life Assurance (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Thai life insurer with health and hospital income products.
Also offers
Krungthai-AXA Life (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Life insurer offering health insurance plans in Thailand.
Also offers
Muang Thai Life Assurance (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Thai life insurer offering health and hospitalization plans.
Also offers
Thai Life Insurance (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Thai life insurer offering health and critical illness coverage.
Also offers
Key facts
| Official source | Social Security Office Thailand |
|---|---|
| Insurers listed | AIA, Bangkok Life Assurance, Krungthai-AXA Life, Muang Thai Life Assurance, Thai Life Insurance |
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Frequently asked questions
How does health insurance work in Thailand?
Residents are covered by the Universal Coverage Scheme, the Social Security Scheme for private employees and the Civil Servant Medical Benefit Scheme. Private health insurance supplements these for private hospital access.
Is private health insurance mandatory in Thailand?
No. In Thailand, basic cover comes from a statutory social insurance system. Private health insurance is optional and usually complements it.
Which health insurers can I look at in Thailand?
Well-known insurers listed for Thailand, in alphabetical order: AIA, Bangkok Life Assurance, Krungthai-AXA Life, Muang Thai Life Assurance, Thai Life Insurance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation.
Where can I find official information on health cover in Thailand?
Social Security Office Thailand: https://www.sso.go.th