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Thailand introduces mandatory health insurance for tourists due to unpaid hospital bills and pressure on hospitals
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Thailand introduces mandatory health insurance for tourists due to unpaid hospital bills and pressure on hospitals

Find out what Thailand’s announcement on mandatory health insurance for foreign tourists brings, why the authorities want to reduce unpaid hospital bills and how the new rules could affect travel, healthcare and the tourism sector. We provide an overview of the proposed model, possible costs, industry reactions and open questions of implementation at the country’s borders.

06.05.2026
The season of algae, jellyfish and closed beaches is increasingly changing seaside holiday planning and accommodation choice
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The season of algae, jellyfish and closed beaches is increasingly changing seaside holiday planning and accommodation choice

Find out why water quality, algae and jellyfish occurrences, temporary bathing bans, local apps and accommodation conditions are increasingly checked before booking a seaside holiday. We bring an overview of risks that can change travel plans, but also practical ways to prepare, find alternative activities and avoid unnecessary disappointment on the coast.

03.05.2026
Why medical tourism is changing accommodation choices: hotels next to hospitals are becoming more important than attractions
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Why medical tourism is changing accommodation choices: hotels next to hospitals are becoming more important than attractions

Find out why more and more travelers choose accommodation next to hospitals and clinics, rather than near tourist attractions, because of examinations, operations, therapies, or recovery. We provide an overview of the key reasons, from safety and privacy to transport, escort, insurance, and the risks that medical tourism brings to patients, healthcare facilities, and the accommodation industry around the world.

01.05.2026

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