EKTA
Gold
2k$36.48 AUD
Compare travel insurance for Thailand
Medical, cancellation and luggage cover for Australian travellers.
Medical, cancellation and luggage cover for Australian travellers. No reciprocal agreement. Private hospitals in Bangkok and Phuket are excellent but expect payment upfront or a direct guarantee from your insurer.
7 insurance options for Thailand, compared
Klook
Travel insurance
Set at quote
Fast Cover Best value
Standard Saver
9k$19 AUD
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InsureandGo
Gold
5k$21.40 AUD
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Cover-More Most popular
Comprehensive Plus
15k$23.10 AUD
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Allianz Travel
Comprehensive
11k$25.80 AUD
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Southern Cross Travel Insurance Lowest excess
International Comprehensive
7k$27.50 AUD
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Prices are indicative, shown in AUD and refreshed from provider APIs where available. Always confirm the final price on the provider's site - it is the price that applies. We may earn a commission if you buy through our links, which never changes what you pay. Partners are listed before providers who pay us nothing, as our terms set out; sorting by price ignores all of that and orders on the number alone. How we make money.
Compared side by side
| Insurer | Policy | Medical | Cancellation | Excess | From (AUD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKTA Partner | Gold | US$150,000 | Not included | $0 | $36.48 |
| Klook Partner | Travel insurance | Limit set at quote | Included | Set at quote | Set at quote |
| Fast Cover | Standard Saver | Unlimited | $25,000 | $200 | $19 |
| InsureandGo | Gold | Unlimited | $20,000 | $200 | $21.40 |
| Cover-More | Comprehensive Plus | Unlimited | Unlimited | $200 | $23.10 |
| Allianz Travel | Comprehensive | Unlimited | Unlimited | $250 | $25.80 |
| Southern Cross Travel Insurance | International Comprehensive | Unlimited | Unlimited | $100 | $27.50 |
A row that reads Get a quote is priced per destination and per traveller rather than sold at a set premium, so its price and its cover limits are shown on the insurer's own quote for Thailand instead of here. Whichever row you follow, the Product Disclosure Statement for the policy you buy is the document that decides a claim - not this table.
Health risks and cover in Thailand
Vaccinations for Thailand
Hepatitis A and typhoid commonly recommended. Rabies is present. Japanese encephalitis for long rural stays.
Can you take your medication to Thailand?
Some medications, including certain codeine and ADHD drugs, are controlled. Carry a doctor's letter and original packaging.
Health and safety risks in Thailand
- Dengue fever year-round
- Road trauma - Thailand has one of the world's highest road death rates
- Food and water-borne illness
- Methanol in cheap spirits and bucket drinks
- Jellyfish on Gulf beaches
More Thailand essentials
Thailand visa and entry rules
Passport, visa, arrival cards and customs rules for Australian passport holders.
Flights to Thailand
Search fares from Australia, then sort the rest of the trip.
Thailand eSIM plans
Instant data, no physical SIM required.
Thailand money and cards
Cards, cash and FX fees for Australian travellers.
Thailand airport transfers
Trains, buses, private transfers and taxis compared.
Driving in Thailand
International Driving Permit rules and car hire for Australians.
Thailand travel essentials
Adapters, plugs, tap water, tipping and health basics.
Things to do in Thailand
Attractions, tours and passes worth booking ahead.
Further reading: Travel insurance for Australians: what Medicare actually covers overseas
How these comparisons are made
Policies are compared on the numbers that decide real claims: overseas medical cover, cancellation cover and excess, with the pricing basis stated under every table. Jamie has personally taken out policies with insurers recommended on this site. Premiums shown are indicative for the stated traveller and trip; the PDS for the specific policy is the binding document and the reason every page says to read it. Read the full editorial policy.
Thailand travel insurance FAQs
Can I ride a scooter in Thailand on my Australian licence?
Only with a motorcycle class on your Australian licence plus a 1949 Geneva Convention International Driving Permit obtained in Australia. Without both you're riding illegally, and virtually every Australian travel insurance policy will decline a resulting claim.
Planning Thailand?
We will send you the Thailand guide as it grows - what to book before you go, which eSIM and travel card are worth it there, and what things actually cost in Australian dollars.