Thailand has unveiled a comprehensive overhaul of its visa policies, aiming to significantly boost tourism and attract a wider range of international visitors. The new measures, which took effect on July 15, 2024, represent a major shift in the country’s approach to foreign travel and residency. One of the most notable changes is the expansion …

Thailand has unveiled a comprehensive overhaul of its visa policies, aiming to significantly boost tourism and attract a wider range of international visitors. The new measures, which took effect on July 15, 2024, represent a major shift in the country’s approach to foreign travel and residency. One of the most notable changes is the expansion …

Thailand has emerged as a top choice for LGBTQIA+ expats looking for acceptance, legal protections, vibrant communities, and a high quality of life. From an inclusive environment to a wide range of community and support networks, LGBTQIA+ expats are more than welcomed in the “Land of Smiles”. Wonder what makes Thailand a great destination for …

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. …

Thailand has unveiled a comprehensive overhaul of its visa policies, aiming to significantly boost tourism and attract a wider range of international visitors. The new measures, which took effect on July 15, 2024, represent a major shift in the country’s approach to foreign travel and residency. One of the most notable changes is the expansion …

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. …

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 …

Thailand frequently dominates the charts when it comes to places to travel. However, this time the Land of Smiles has bagged the top spot for having the world’s worst pension system – while Iceland is ranked as the best pension system in the world and Singapore ranked as the best pension system among countries and …

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 …

Creativity is not something that you can just switch on and off. In fact, some of our most creative ideas come when we’re not at our best. Have you ever had a spark of creativity while you were especially relaxed, a little tired, or even slightly intoxicated? You can thank neuroplasticity for that, which is …

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 …

A bacterial infection, leptospirosis, is spread through the urine of domesticated animals such as dogs, farm animals, and small rodents. A common disease affecting animal lovers and an occupational hazard to outdoor workers, the disease thrives in warm parts of the world, such as Southeast Asia.   During periods of heavy rain or floods in Thailand, …

Having a baby is one of life’s biggest decisions, and it’s probably one of the most expensive too. While Thailand is known for its affordable cost of living, the costs associated with maternity care vary from one hospital to another, starting from THB ฿99,000 (~USD $2,815) in private hospitals. From prenatal requirements to the type …

Couples can face serious life-changing illnesses ranging from Alzheimer’s, cancer, or other medical conditions. While the ill spouse can indeed feel depressed due to the severe medical condition they faced, the well spouse can support their partner in many ways. In this Pacific Prime Thailand blog post, we will be going through how to support …

To add to our list of achievements this year, Pacific Prime Thailand was honored with AXA’s Top Sales – International Broker Award 2024 on April 25th at the Intercontinental Thailand during the AXA Awards 2024 Ceremony. The event, titled “Journey to the Everest,” honored the accomplishments of top industry performers. Given Pacific Prime Thailand’s outstanding …

Staying healthy during the summer in Thailand could be a huge nuisance as there is potential for the temperature to rise and increase the risk of heat-related illnesses. Among those illnesses are dehydration and sunburn, which all culminates in heatstroke. In today’s blog post by Pacific Prime Thailand, we will be going over the notable …

Thailand has unveiled a comprehensive overhaul of its visa policies, aiming to significantly boost tourism and attract a wider range of international visitors. The new measures, which took effect on July 15, 2024, represent a major shift in the country’s approach to foreign travel and residency. One of the most notable changes is the expansion …

Bangkok — Thailand’s Senate has voted decisively to approve a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, positioning Thailand to become the first country in Southeast Asia to enact such a law. This landmark decision reflects Thailand’s reputation for acceptance and inclusivity, even as the nation has struggled for decades to pass marriage equality legislation. Historically, Thai society …

Expats working in Thailand may not fully appreciate how the country has developed over the years, but their very presence in the country is a testament to its growing international business sector. Companies in Thailand are aware of this and thus have made efforts to attract top international talent to help their businesses grow and …

While things in Thailand have seemingly returned to normal (the country even canceled the ‘Test & Go’ quarantine scheme and opened up the country), COVID-19 is very much still around. And for those suffering from long COVID-19 (aka long COVID), it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. The result? Employers can’t ignore the pandemic (just yet). …