Category Archive For "Insurance"
Accessing Telemedicine in Thailand: Benefits and Effective Tips for Expats
Telemedicine in Thailand is revolutionizing the accessibility of healthcare services, offering more efficiency and convenience for medical institutions. From urban Bangkok to remote rural areas, telemedicine services remove geographical barriers, ensuring accessible professional medical services. In the current information age, big data is having a significant impact on people’s lives in just about every way. …
Bangkok: Thailand’s Most Affordable Expat City
From experiencing unique cultures to moving abroad for a more affordable lifestyle, there are plenty of reasons expats travel around the world and visit various countries. No matter the reasons, the cost of living has to be one of the most considered factors when choosing where to stay. In light of the data collected from …
Got Your Car Stolen in Thailand? Here’s How to Recover It
Getting yourself on the wrong end of a car theft can be a demoralizing experience, especially in Thailand where recovering or claiming compensation might seem a daunting task. But don’t fret! You can get yourself out of this unfortunate ordeal just fine if you know the right steps. This is why car insurance in Thailand …
Surrogate Coverage Under Health Insurance in Thailand on Standby
By the third quarter of 2024, surrogacy may receive a significant boost as a result of its incorporation into the country’s health insurance scheme, which would increase the likelihood of struggling couples having a child of their own. The Health Service Support Department, the Office of Insurance Commission, and insurance providers aim to provide comprehensive …
Caisse des Français de l’Étranger: Everything You Need to Know in 2024
The Caisse des Français de l’Étranger (CFE) program has been evolving for nearly half a century to safeguard the health of French nationals residing abroad. As 2024 begins, the French Legislature has implemented various changes to ensure the program remains resilient in this ever-changing world. The key changes in this year’s policy are the increase …
Premarital Checkup: What It Is and Why It Matters
The venue, guest list, and outfits are some of the many decisions that couples must make when planning a wedding. But one important aspect that many people overlook is ensuring that they are clinically healthy. And a health checkup before marriage can do just that. Premarital checkups, or premarital health screenings, should be an essential …
Rabies Outbreaks in Thailand
Due to Thailand’s Buddhist culture in the society and locals’ mentality and customer behaviors, rabies remains a serious health concern in the Kingdom. Despite the wide availability of vaccines and the government’s pledge to eliminate the disease, it is still found in many places in recent years. Pets are loyal companions to humans. However, without …
Japanese Encephalitis in Thailand
Although the overall risk of contracting Japanese Encephalitis in Thailand is generally low for visitors, because infection can be fatal and the long-term consequences of infection can be highly debilitating, expats and visitors alike should take all feasible precautions to protect themselves. In this Pacific Prime Thailand article, we give an overview of the Japanese …
Top 13 Diseases and Medical Conditions in Thailand that Expats Should Be Aware Of
We have identified Dengue fever, malaria, chikungunya, HIV, Hepatitis A and B, Zika, typhoid fever, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, leptospirosis, food poisoning, respiratory illnesses, and COVID-19 as the top 13 diseases in Thailand that expats need to be extra careful about. The allure of Land of Smiles lies in its beautiful scenery, rich culture, warm climate, …
Coronavirus Outbreak: A Short Guide and Update for Expats in Thailand
The COVID-19 pandemic took Thailand by storm, leaving many stricken with worry as they did everything they could to avoid contracting the disease. A lot of expats in Thailand remained stuck in the country due to border lockdowns. As the world came to grasp the severity of the virus, proper precautions and restrictions took place …
