Category Archive For "News"
Overdue payment from foreigners in Thailand’s public medical sector
As with many other countries, healthcare in Thailand is divided into two sectors, namely a government-subsidized track and a privately-funded track. Thai citizens holding a universal coverage health card can receive free treatment and medical services at government hospitals. However, this system is not without drawbacks. Since its implementation in 2002, the Universal Coverage Scheme …
Our brand new GDPR and Employee Benefits guide is now released!
On the 28th of February, the National Legislative Assembly has endorsed the Thailand Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), which aims to reinforce the protection of personal information in the Land of Smiles. Although the new law has drawn several key concepts from the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), these two laws do have different …
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Thailand’s parliament passes new cybersecurity law
If you’ve read recent news headlines, you’ll likely have come across stories about Thailand’s new cybersecurity law that has bestowed state cyber agencies with sweeping powers to access internet user data. The Cybersecurity Act is the latest example of a wave of new laws passed in various Asian countries that further assert government control over …
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Long-stay visa and private health insurance in Thailand
With the trend of globalization, ‘international retirement migration’ has become a growing phenomenon. Meanwhile, thanks to its pristine beaches, delectable cuisines, friendly people, relatively low cost of living, and vibrant culture, Thailand has become of the most popular retirement choices among expatriates around the world. Previously, expats looking to stay in the Land of Smiles …
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Medical marijuana is now legal in Thailand
A few months ago, in the summer of 2018, the team at Pacific Prime Thailand were inspecting the impact of possible legalization of medical marijuana in Thailand. Just days before the new year, the Thai parliament voted to allow the use of cannabis for research and medical purposes, making Thailand the first country in South …
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Note: We have updated our Privacy Policy
Pacific Prime Thailand would like to inform you that as of mid-May we have launched our new and updated Privacy Policy, as required by new data and privacy regulations from the EU. Available on our website, this policy provides a deeper look into how we collect, use, and manage the data of our clients and …
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Pacific Prime releases new international private medical insurance inflation report
The 2018 version of Pacific Prime’s insurance inflation report has been released, and Thailand again features prominently as an area of focus in the Southeast Asia region. The International Private Medical Insurance Inflation – 2018 report is the fifth major installment of this industry-recognized white paper. It outlines the rate of premium inflation applied to …
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Pacific Prime launches Pacific Prime Thailand office and website!
We’ve got some exciting news from the Asia Pacific region’s top insurance brokerage today, as Pacific Prime announces their new offering for expats and those located in Thailand! The Pacific Prime Thailand website is now up, running, and fully functional, allowing people in the country – or even visiting the country – to obtain the …
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Looking at the average cost of health insurance in Thailand
We are pleased to announce that we have released our latest report. Titled: The Cost of International Health Insurance – 2017, this report, available now on our website, takes a detailed look at the current costs of medical insurance in 100 countries including Thailand. Here, we discuss the main findings from this report and how …
