Nytimes iconNytimesOct 22, 2026

Help! Why Won’t Travel Insurance Pay for My $17,500 Broken Leg?

An American tourist had emergency surgery in Thailand after tripping and falling at an ice cream counter. Good thing he bought insurance — or so it seemed.

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