Malaysians driving to Thailand urged to get third-party insurance

Malaysian Consul-General in Songkhla Ahmad Fahmi Ahmad Sarkawi said such insurance is crucial if a Malaysian driver is found to have caused an accident resulting in injury or death, potentially requiring substantial compensation.

"Usually, apart from the penalty imposed on the offender, there is also an element where Malaysians need to pay compensation to the injured victim or the deceased's family as a result of the accident.

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