Category Archive For "Health"
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The 5 most common golf injuries and ways to prevent them
Whether you’re an avid golfer or have just started to get into the swing of it, it’s no secret that Thailand is a golfer’s paradise – so much so that there’s even a golf quarantine in Thailand. Golf is a sport that is well-respected in the Land of Smiles, which is reflected in the overall …
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How to maintain relationships in self-isolation
While the COVID-19 situation is getting better in many countries (due to the successful rollout of vaccines), cases and hospitalization are rapidly increasing in Thailand. The country’s dark red zone, which includes its capital, Bangkok, and surrounding provinces, is under semi-lockdown with a number of restrictions on gathering. As such, locals and expats find themselves …
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5 ways to celebrate International Women’s Day in Thailand
Happy International Women’s Day from Pacific Prime Thailand! We are incredibly excited to celebrate this important day along with every woman in Thailand, and also raise awareness about women’s health concerns and more. In this article, we offer businesses and HR leaders in Thailand 5 ways to commemorate International Women’s Day – be it with …
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How to safely visit the dentist during COVID-19
If you aren’t fond of going to the dentist, you have a good excuse to give your routine visit a miss this year. Many people are hesitant to return to the dentist as the pandemic continues, especially after the WHO’s statement suggesting not to. While check-ups and cleanings are essential to maintaining oral hygiene and …
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Tips to help you have a healthy pregnancy after 35
Trying to conceive can often be an exciting and joyful time in your life. However, if you’re over the age of 35, you may be worried that it’s too late for you to get pregnant. To top it off, these concerns only intensify if it’s your first time trying to get pregnant. While the biological …
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Five benefits of meditation for stress and anxiety
More people are increasingly turning to meditation for stress and anxiety relief. We are always so swamped with work and life events that stress has become a staple in our daily lives. Meditation trains your mind to focus inwards and redirects your thoughts. It brings you into a welcoming state of relaxation and tranquillity. However, …
How will the post-pandemic nightlife in Bangkok look like?
The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed the way we work, travel, study, and socialize. Online learning is getting more popular while working from home has become the new normal in certain industries. Imaginably, the nightlife scene worldwide was hugely affected as well. From Bangkok to Seoul, bars and nightclubs were closed due to the lockdown …
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Costs of healthcare in Thailand
If you’re an expatriate just arriving in Thailand to live, there are some basic pieces of information that you will no doubt want to keep in mind. Essential phrases, the spots where you can engage in your favorite pastimes, the location of your national consulate – all of these are items that new expats in …
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New Anti COVID-19 online platform
On May 17, 2020, the Royal Thai Government launched an online platform ‘Thai Chana’, following the approval of the second phase of easing restrictions across Thailand. The Thai Chana online platform aims to facilitate disease-control tracking of customers in shopping malls and retailers and help prevent a second wave of COVID-19. With the introduction of …
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Quarantine nutrition tips: stop overeating and stay healthy!
As countries around the world, including Thailand, are taking stronger measures to contain the spread of COVID-19, self-quarantine and the temporary closing of businesses may affect normal eating practices. Good nutrition is deemed crucial for maintaining good health, especially now when a strong immune system might need to fight the virus. Stress, feeling of confinement …
