Category Archive For "Insurance"
7 ways to flood proof your home
Every year, flooding is a massive problem for Thailand – especially during the rainy season between July and October. With Typhoon Noru sweeping in from Vietnam and the Philippines this week, heavy rains have made the flooding problem worse. Houses that are low-lying, poorly built, or located in hard-hit areas are more vulnerable than others, …
4 best countries for dental tourism
What if you could fly to another country, stay in a nice hotel, get all your dental work done (at a top-notch facility), and partake in leisurely activities – all at a cheaper price than you’d expect to pay in your home country? Whether you need a general dental check-up or a major procedure like …
Presenting Pacific Prime’s latest edition of the State of Health Insurance Report 2021-2022
Whether you are an expat living in Thailand or an industry leader running a business in the country, it is a good idea to keep track of the changing health insurance trends to make informed decisions while securing health insurance for yourself or for your team. And the best way for you to get a …
Thai Mother’s Day ideas 2022
With Thai mother’s day (or Wan Mae) around the corner, families up and down Thailand will be looking for things to do to celebrate this important day. As a reminder, Thai mother’s day is celebrated on August 12th, and this year’s date falls on a Friday. It’s also Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s birthday on this …
Tourist fee for entering Thailand to be imposed starting from April (updated)
Dreaming of vacationing in the tropical paradise of Thailand? A heads up before you start your trip planning – a THB ฿ 300 tourism fee is expected to apply to all foreigners without exception, the fee also serves as insurance coverage of up to THB ฿ 500,000 per person in case of accidents and natural …
5 best workation destinations in 2022
Around the globe, people have embraced the freedom and flexibility that remote work has brought to them. This has led to an exciting new trend – workation, a portmanteau of work and vacation. The benefits of a workcation are plentiful, including the chance to explore beyond borders, appreciate new cultures, relax when needed, etc. To …
Unveiling Pacific Prime’s Cost of International Health Insurance Report 2021-2022
We are thrilled to announce our Cost of International Health Insurance Report 2021-2022! Now in its seventh edition, this annual report offers expert analyses on the key drivers shaping the health insurance industry. What’s more, we’ve compiled price data of the international private medical insurance (IPMI) premiums in 100 locations across the globe. Within this …
Cabinet to reduce Long Term Resident visa fee by 50%
Thailand’s Cabinet has revealed that they will halve the Long Term Resident visa fee in an effort to make the Land of Smiles more attractive to highly skilled foreigners. The Long Term Visa, which allows holders to stay in the country for 10 years, has dropped from THB ฿100,000 to THB ฿50,000. Visa requirement changes …
Ministry of Health advises a work from home policy in Thailand to prevent a COVID-19 upsurge after the Songkran Festival
COVID-19 cases are expected to surge after the countrywide celebrations for Songkran. For the first time since the pandemic, people were allowed to sprinkle water (in the traditional way) out in the streets. The government had also loosened travel restrictions for the biggest event and tourist attraction of the year. However, as festivities drew to …
Songkran 2022: What to expect for the Thai New Year
Songkran, also known as the Water Splashing Festival, is the most important holiday in Thailand. Its name literally means “to move” or “movement” in Thai. Songkran celebrates the sun moving from one zodiac position (Pisces) to another (Aries). Citywide water fights are what the holiday is known for, but it’s also the time to celebrate …
