Category Archive For "Insurance"
How should you plan for pregnancy in Thailand?
Having a baby is a huge decision in life, especially if you want to give birth in a foreign country such as Thailand. You will need to spend way more time searching for useful information online and offline, such as which private hospital is the best to give birth while struggling with cultural and language …
Cavity filling types: Get to know your options
Cavities are one of the last things you want to have when you visit the dentist. These pesky holes in your teeth are one of the consequences of poor oral health. It can be both painful and inconvenient, and can end up costing quite a bit of money if you don’t have dental insurance. Especially …
The sources of air pollution in Bangkok
Since 2017, Pacific Prime Thailand has been keeping close tabs on the ever-growing air pollution crisis that has burdened the lives of many people living and visiting Thailand. Our previous articles have touched on many aspects of the crisis including: The health harmful health effects of air pollution. The growing problem of air pollution in …
Healthy new year’s resolutions for 2020 that actually work
Ever get that weird anxious feeling about not knowing what you should be doing as the new year begins? Setting healthy new year’s resolutions for 2020 can be a great way to give yourself a sense of purpose, alleviate work-related burnouts, and reduce stress as we all enter a new decade. In this article by …
Hospitals in Thailand to be color-tagged based on treatment price
The works of labeling three hundred of Thailand’s hospitals based on the medicine and services prices by the Internal Trade department are finished. The government is using a color system to categorize the medical facilities, ranging from green as the hospitals with the most affordable price range, to yellow where prices are acceptable and red …
The global drug price disparity
According to an article by the Bangkok Post, there are huge differences that exist in medicine prices globally. Medbelle, a UK-based startup produced a comparative index across 50 countries revealing the differences in the cost of some of the most widely recognized and indispensable medications. The finding reveals Thailand as having some of the cheapest …
Tips for expats visiting hospitals in Thailand
As an expat living in Thailand, you’re going to have to visit a local hospital sooner or later. Whether you become ill, get in an accident, or are having a baby, a trip to a hospital in Thailand is inevitable if you stay in the country long-term. While it might be disappointing to get sick …
Introducing our 2019 Cost of International Health Insurance in Thailand Report
Pacific Prime’s Cost of International Health Insurance in Thailand Report is back! In our latest edition, the complimentary report provides a comprehensive look at the average cost of international health insurance in 2019. Covering individuals, families, and businesses in 100 locations, the report offers insight into the cost of health insurance in Thailand and across …
The 3 best places to retire in Southeast Asia
Retirement is an exciting milestone to reach. However, for many people aged 50 and above, it can come as a worrisome prospect. Understandably, the subject of retirement can be a scary one for those that haven’t put much thought into what to expect, want, or need when they retire. One thing is for sure, planning …
Haze alert: The emerging haze problem in Southern Thailand
Imagine waking up in an apocalyptic future where the sky is forever grey and the air is filled with smoky dust. While the situation is not quite as bad, health problems associated with haze exposure have started to emerge in southern Thailand after it was recently hit by the ongoing haze carried over from Indonesia. …
