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Which school option should you consider for your expat kid in Thailand?
Expat kids in Thailand must adapt to an entirely new culture while they’re still in their formative years. While this can no doubt be an enriching and eye-opening experience, it can also be a tremendously confusing and stressful one for them. That being said, international schools in the Kingdom make the transition a lot easier, …
Homeschooling in Thailand: Tips and tricks for beginners
Whether you’ve gotten a taste for homeschooling during the COVID-19 lockdown or are considering an alternative educational route, there are some things you need to know to get started. Even though remote learning has been an alternative form of education for some time, it has recently become more accessible than ever. As schools throughout Thailand …
5 ways to stay active when you’re working from home
Do you sit for hours on end, working on the computer? If so, then chances are you know the ‘office syndrome’ feeling all too well. The pain and soreness in the spine or muscle can be frustrating to deal with, not to mention potentially harmful to your health and wellbeing in the long run. For …
Thailand maternity insurance: Can you purchase it if you’re already pregnant?
There is so much planning to do in life – which school you want to go to, what job you want, your wedding, your professional and household projects, social gatherings, vacations, annual budget, and retirement plan. With so many things that need to be planned in our lives, both large and small, it’s understandable if …
Vaccinations for Thailand: An up-to-date list of all essential inoculations
Brimming with welcoming people, rich culture, pristine beaches, and vibrant cuisine, it can be hard to think of Thailand as a place where you may be exposed to diseases. While most foreigners who travel to or live in the Land of Smiles do not encounter any problems (and if they do, it’s usually food poisoning …
Important questions to ask about teacher’s health insurance in Thailand
For years, one of the best ways for foreigners to find work in Thailand was to teach. From the various education centers throughout the country to the prestigious international schools, it is not uncommon to meet more than a few foreign teachers when living in the country. In fact, in 2020 the Education Ministry estimated …
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Personal income tax in Thailand: pay less with a health insurance plan
Attention all expatriates that work and pay taxes in Thailand. Did you know that with the purchase of a health insurance plan for the current tax period, you can reduce your taxable income? Policyholders in the Land of Smiles can expect to reduce their taxable income by up to THB ฿ 25,000. That’s no small …
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Everything You Need to Know About The Travel Bubble in Thailand
The novel coronavirus has resulted in an unprecedented crisis to the global economy, with the unemployment rate skyrocketing and oil prices crashing down. The tourism industry is arguably one of the hardest-hit by the COVID-19 outbreak as travel restrictions bring a complete halt to international trips. Earlier this year, some countries started to launch “travel …
Thailand Plus: New COVID-19 tracking app for tourists
Thailand has been largely successful these past few months in eliminating the coronavirus (COVID-19), until recently when 6 individuals illegally entered the country from Myanmar to avoid the 14-day quarantine. So far, authorities have successfully tracked the individuals and have been testing locals vigorously that were in the same vicinity as the infected individuals. This …
Where to get a health or cancer screening in Thailand
Looking for cancer screening packages? Want to receive compassionate care, at great value and affordable prices? Thailand has it all! In this article by Pacific Prime Thailand, we look specifically at a few cancer screenings offered by top medical hospitals. Many of the country’s top medical facilities are based across several cities and provinces including …
