Travel Insurance for Expats Living in Thailand: What’s Actually Covered? (2025 Guide)
Travel Insurance for Expats Living in Thailand: What’s Actually Covered? (2025 Guide) Last updated: February 25, 2026 • Audience: Expats living in Thailand Travel insurance works very differently for expats than for short-term tourists. Many expats living in Thailand still buy travel insurance — but often misunderstand what it actually covers. Policies designed for tourists don’t always work the same way for long-term residents. Some expats assume travel insurance can replace health insurance. Others believe it covers all trips automatically. This guide explains what travel insurance really covers for expats living in Thailand , what it does not cover in 2025, and when it makes sense to use travel insurance versus health insurance. What’s inside this guide Why travel insurance is confusing for expats Is travel insurance designed for expats? What travel insurance usually covers Major coverage ga...