Category Archive For "Insurance"
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. …
Recent strides and setbacks to Thailand’s healthcare system that expats need to know
Thailand’s healthcare system has come a long way since the start of the decade. From successfully promoting medical tourism to the cutting-edge digitization of medical services, the Kingdom of Smiles is becoming internationally recognized for the medical services it provides. Recently, the Kingdom’s healthcare system ranked 6th in CEOWORLD magazine’s 2019 global Health Care Index, …
Types of insurance for your newborn
Any new parent knows that bringing a child into the world comes with many responsibilities. Diapers that constantly need changing, mouths that often need feeding, and not getting enough rest are some of the challenges that parents have to deal with. Aside from the long list of caregiving needs that your baby will require, another …
Private hospital treatment in Bangkok
Private hospitals in Thailand are thriving due to international attention and demand for excellent services, English-speaking staff, and affordable treatment costs. In the last decade, Bangkok has become one of the top destinations in the world for medical tourism which continues to grow. In this article by Pacific Prime Thailand, we will provide an overview …
6 motorbike safety tips
While motorbikes and scooters are Thailand’s most popular mode of transport, the two-wheeled vehicles aren’t necessarily the safest. Powered by a motor and free of pedals, almost anyone is capable of getting a motorbike going. But there is much more to riding one than accelerating, braking, and checking the side mirrors – especially when it …
