The Russian ambassador called the lack of insurance the main mistake of Russians in Thailand.

When choosing a trip to Thailand, many Russian tourists try to save money and deliberately refuse to take out medical insurance for trips abroad. This was announced on December 10 by Russian Ambassador to the Kingdom Evgeny Tomikhin.

He noted that in the event of an accident, road accident or other unforeseen situations, hospitalization may be required, and the decision to cancel insurance may be a fatal mistake.

"Treatment is very expensive for foreigners in Thailand. Having an insurance policy can save you from many serious problems in the event of unforeseen circumstances," Tomikhin said. kp.ru .

The diplomat advised Russian citizens to take care of obtaining travel medical insurance in advance when traveling to Thailand, since its absence can lead to huge expenses, she said. "Газета.Ru ".

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At the same time, the bulk of bookings — almost 86% — are made within Russia.

In August, a study by the financial marketplace <url>, reviewed by Izvestia, showed that the share of travelers who took out insurance for a trip within the country in 2025 exceeded 50%. According to statistics, one in five insured tourists experiences an insured event during their trip, which underscores the importance of insurance coverage, the study says.

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