Category Archive For "Insurance"
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 …
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 …
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 …
How insurance companies use big data
Insurtech is a portmanteau of “insurance” and “technology” – the latest buzzword in the insurance sector, as companies begin to harness the role of digital technology such as big data to offer more innovative products and services. Although insurtech in the Land of Smiles is still in its infancy stage, insurers are keenly monitoring trends …
An expat’s guide to vaccinations in Thailand
Are you moving to Bangkok’s central business district? Perhaps vaccinations aren’t at the forefront of your mind. Or are you planning to live in rural areas? In which case, you’ll probably be looking into vaccinations. Nevertheless, while the vaccines you’ll need depends on where you’re located, as well as the activities you’ll be doing, vaccinations …
5 top tips on how to find the best health insurance in Thailand
Whether you’re a newly arrived expat or have lived in Thailand for a number of years, chances are you’re eventually going to need to see the doctor. While the cost of care in Thailand is generally affordable to most foreigners, medical expenses can still be quite high. This is especially true for major procedures like …
