Category Archive For "Insurance"
6 Ways Coronavirus Will Change the Way We Travel in the Future
Given that the COVID-19 virus has started to show signs of abating in some areas, the governments of some countries, such as Thailand and South Korea, have gradually eased their coronavirus restriction and lockdown measures. For example, during the Golden Week holiday, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines restored flights between Seoul and Jeju Island to …
Common outpatient treatments covered by an expat health insurance plan
Expats in Thailand may be wondering where to go for outpatient treatment if a health problem arises that doesn’t require them to stay overnight. There are indeed a number of medical institutions ranging from hospitals, centers, and clinics across the country that can offer a variety of medical services. But how do you go about …
How to maintain mental health during the Covid-19 outbreak
The Covid-19 outbreak is having a major impact on the lives of many people living in Thailand. Just about every industry is affected including finance, manufacturing, services, and tourism, leaving problems down the line for individuals and families. Expats, as well as their family members, are also feeling the effects with jobs and businesses affected, …
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 …