Category Archive For "Insurance"
What to do if you can’t work while living as an expat
While living as an expat can be exciting, it also comes with its own challenges. The same can be said for life as a trailing partner, or the partner that follows. Depending on where you’re moving to and its visa restrictions, you might not be able to work while living there. Expat partners who find …
List of “Hospitels” for COVID-19 patients in Thailand
With the rising number of confirmed COVID-19 cases per day, it’s no wonder that hospital beds in Thailand are nearing capacity. In comes a new type of quarantine facility to offload the number of patients staying at hospitals. “Hospitels” are hotels transformed into field hospitals for patients with less severe symptoms. This leaves the intensive …
How to talk to your child about the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 is raging in Thailand. With a slower-than-expected vaccination program, cases and deaths on the rise, and pressure on the healthcare system, the country (particularly Bangkok and the areas surrounding it) is back on high alert. This is its deadliest wave since the start of the pandemic, and it’s only expected that fear and anxiety …
New COVID-19 vaccine registration method for expats in Thailand
Are you at the edge of your seat, waiting for your turn at inoculation? Sit tight for just a little bit longer. COVID-19 vaccine registration has been a hurdle for expats in Thailand. After the data leaks and sign-up problems galore on the old website, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) announced on July 8th, …
Thailand’s COVID-19 vaccination program and health insurance coverage
The national vaccination rollout for approximately 67 million Thais and 3 million expats is underway with millions already registered to receive their first jab within the next few weeks and months. The Thai government aims to vaccinate 70% of the population (50 million people) by the end of 2021. The mass vaccination campaign which began …
How to choose the right preschool and kindergarten for your child in Thailand
If you’re moving to Bangkok with your children, one thing you’re going to have to think about is where they’re going to go to school. As a parent, you want to make sure your little one goes to a preschool or kindergarten that is both good and safe. Luckily, the kind and caring nature of …
New COVID-19 insurance requirement for long-stay expats in Thailand
On June 15, 2021, deputy spokeswoman for the Thai government, Ms. Traisuree Taisaranakul, confirmed in principle that all foreign nationals applying for the non-immigrant O-A visa will be required to prove that they have insurance coverage of at least USD $100,000 (THB ฿3 million). This will likely be enforced once the Immigration Bureau has published …
Thailand postpones the PDPA enforcement: What it is and how to prepare your business for the PDPA
Businesses take note. Officially, Thailand postpones the PDPA or the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) to June 1, 2022. Considered as the first local law designed to govern data protection in the digital age, the PDPA was originally scheduled to come into effect on June 1, 2021. However, it created multiple challenges for both local …
Alternative State Quarantine hotels: Your guide to ASQ in Thailand
Are you coming to Thailand anytime soon? Whether you are entering the country as a tourist or an expat, you’re going to spend your first days back in ‘Alternative State Quarantine’ (ASQ) as per Thailand’s COVID-19 entry requirements. ASQ is essentially a Bangkok hotel room that comes with meals, scheduled COVID-19 tests, and a whole …
6 ways to avoid spreading misinformation
With the new wave of COVID-19 underway, there is news abound. People are anxiously glued to their screens for the latest news updates. Having said that, misinformation lies in every corner, ready to spread like wildfire. With it, trolls and conspiracy theorists carry the potential to sabotage the outbreak response. What’s more, misinformation might endanger …
