Paiboon Eksaengsri, president of the Private Hospitals Association (PHA), revealed that many private hospitals are considering leaving the Social Security Fund (SSF), a Thai national health insurance scheme that provides health coverage for employees in the private sector. Foreign expats working in Thailand are required to register to the SSF. This Pacific Prime Thailand article …

Paiboon Eksaengsri, president of the Private Hospitals Association (PHA), revealed that many private hospitals are considering leaving the Social Security Fund (SSF), a Thai national health insurance scheme that provides health coverage for employees in the private sector. Foreign expats working in Thailand are required to register to the SSF. This Pacific Prime Thailand article …

A talk is ongoing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand, about the implementation of electronic travel authorization (ETA) for visa-exempt travelers. This means you might need to apply for an online authorization before entering the Land of Smiles. This Pacific Prime Thailand article has compiled all you need to know about this system, what …

Thailand is set to enhance its maternity leave policy, extending the leave period from 90 days to 98 days. This move is part of a broader initiative by the Ministry of Labour to improve benefits for Social Security Fund members, aiming to better support working mothers and their families. In this Pacific Prime Thailand article, …

Paiboon Eksaengsri, president of the Private Hospitals Association (PHA), revealed that many private hospitals are considering leaving the Social Security Fund (SSF), a Thai national health insurance scheme that provides health coverage for employees in the private sector. Foreign expats working in Thailand are required to register to the SSF. This Pacific Prime Thailand article …

As global travel resumes and health concerns shift from COVID-19 to other emerging diseases, Thailand finds itself facing a new challenge: the spread of monkeypox (Mpox). The recent detection of the more dangerous Clade 1b strain in the country has raised alarms among health experts and travelers alike.  This Pacific Prime Thailand article provides a …

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 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 …

As global travel resumes and health concerns shift from COVID-19 to other emerging diseases, Thailand finds itself facing a new challenge: the spread of monkeypox (Mpox). The recent detection of the more dangerous Clade 1b strain in the country has raised alarms among health experts and travelers alike.  This Pacific Prime Thailand article provides a …

The Asia Pacific region saw an alarming spike of HIV infections among young people aged 15-24 years old, with up to 47% of total new infections surfacing within this group. This sparked serious concerns and prompted various other countries to further invest in prevention and intervention methods. This Pacific Prime Thailand article will delve into …

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 …

Paiboon Eksaengsri, president of the Private Hospitals Association (PHA), revealed that many private hospitals are considering leaving the Social Security Fund (SSF), a Thai national health insurance scheme that provides health coverage for employees in the private sector. Foreign expats working in Thailand are required to register to the SSF. This Pacific Prime Thailand article …

Thailand is set to enhance its maternity leave policy, extending the leave period from 90 days to 98 days. This move is part of a broader initiative by the Ministry of Labour to improve benefits for Social Security Fund members, aiming to better support working mothers and their families. In this Pacific Prime Thailand article, …

The marriage equality bill, also known as the Thailand same sex marriage bill, legalizes same sex marriage in Thailand. These new changes push companies to be more progressive and inclusive with their policies and employee benefits. Wondering what sort of influence the new bill will have on the workplace? In this article, we will explore …

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 …