Category Archive For "Expat Insurance"
5 best workation destinations in 2022
Around the globe, people have embraced the freedom and flexibility that remote work has brought to them. This has led to an exciting new trend – workation, a portmanteau of work and vacation. The benefits of a workcation are plentiful, including the chance to explore beyond borders, appreciate new cultures, relax when needed, etc. To …
Cabinet to reduce Long Term Resident visa fee by 50%
Thailand’s Cabinet has revealed that they will halve the Long Term Resident visa fee in an effort to make the Land of Smiles more attractive to highly skilled foreigners. The Long Term Visa, which allows holders to stay in the country for 10 years, has dropped from THB ฿100,000 to THB ฿50,000. Visa requirement changes …
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Ministry of Health advises a work from home policy in Thailand to prevent a COVID-19 upsurge after the Songkran Festival
COVID-19 cases are expected to surge after the countrywide celebrations for Songkran. For the first time since the pandemic, people were allowed to sprinkle water (in the traditional way) out in the streets. The government had also loosened travel restrictions for the biggest event and tourist attraction of the year. However, as festivities drew to …
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Songkran 2022: What to expect for the Thai New Year
Songkran, also known as the Water Splashing Festival, is the most important holiday in Thailand. Its name literally means “to move” or “movement” in Thai. Songkran celebrates the sun moving from one zodiac position (Pisces) to another (Aries). Citywide water fights are what the holiday is known for, but it’s also the time to celebrate …
New claims limitations for COVID-19 insurance in Thailand
Thailand’s insurance regulator, the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC), recently issued a new rule that puts restrictions on health insurance claims made by those infected with COVID-19. The new rule, which came into effect on February 15, 2022, is in line with the Ministry of Public Health’s guidelines for the care of people infected …
Special things to do in Bangkok this Valentine’s Day 2022
If you’re in Bangkok this coming Valentine’s Day 2022, you’re in for a treat! Across the capital, you’ll find many romantic restaurants and places to visit, from dining in exclusive 5-star hotels like Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok to exploring Benjakitti’s newest wetland park. So whether you’re looking to celebrate the day of love with your …
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Thailand’s Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension and the updated Sandbox program
As of January 11, 2022, visitors planning a trip to Thailand can now travel to another approved destination in Southern Thailand via the extended Sandbox program. Previously, visitors could only do so via the “Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension” program. However, Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has relaxed entry measures for international arrivals. So …
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A guide to Phuket’s Sandbox scheme: All you need to know
As of July 1st, 2021, Phuket began welcoming back (without the need to quarantine) tourists and expats that have been vaccinated against COVID-19. The milestone came after months of preparation, from introducing effective health measures and vaccinating the local population to ensuring a robust system to seamlessly guide visitors from immigration from Phuket International Airport …
What to do if you test positive for COVID-19 in Thailand
If you’re an expat living in Thailand, you’ll probably know by now that there are certified Antigen Test Kits (ATKs) available at your nearest clinic, pharmacy, and public/private hospital. They are also known as lateral flow tests and the price for a test kit begins at THB ฿49. Needless to say, having an ATK close …
Your guide to COVID-19, insurance, and retirement visas in Thailand
Now that there are new rules for entering Thailand, with mandatory quarantine slashed from 14 days to only 1 day, many expats in the country are planning a trip back to their home country. But some elderly expats on retirement visas have been concerned and confused regarding the insurance requirements. In this Pacific Prime Thailand …
