The world nowadays has enhanced awareness of the importance of health and self-care. As we enter 2024, the wellness industry continues to evolve and bring forth new trends that shape our approach to health and well-being. By keeping a close eye on shifts throughout the coming year, individuals can position themselves to benefit from promising …

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 …

Due to Thailand’s Buddhist culture in the society and locals’ mentality and customer behaviors, rabies remains a serious health concern in the Kingdom. Despite the wide availability of vaccines and the government’s pledge to eliminate the disease, it is still found in many places in recent years. Pets are loyal companions to humans. However, without …

Although the overall risk of contracting Japanese Encephalitis in Thailand is generally low for visitors, because infection can be fatal and the long-term consequences of infection can be highly debilitating, expats and visitors alike should take all feasible precautions to protect themselves. In this Pacific Prime Thailand article, we give an overview of the Japanese …

The COVID-19 pandemic took Thailand by storm, leaving many stricken with worry as they did everything they could to avoid contracting the disease. A lot of expats in Thailand remained stuck in the country due to border lockdowns. As the world came to grasp the severity of the virus, proper precautions and restrictions took place …

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, …

If you plan to come to Thailand to retire or even further your career here, opening up a Thai bank account will make it a lot easier for you to manage your retirement funds from abroad or receive your salary if you get paid in Thai baht. The good news is that finding the right …

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 …

The world nowadays has enhanced awareness of the importance of health and self-care. As we enter 2024, the wellness industry continues to evolve and bring forth new trends that shape our approach to health and well-being. By keeping a close eye on shifts throughout the coming year, individuals can position themselves to benefit from promising …

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 …

If you’ve been paying attention to the trends among healthcare systems, you may be familiar with the impact of Thailand’s medical tourism. But what exactly is medical tourism? The short answer is that it’s a cost-effective way of seeking quality medical care and treatments in a foreign country. Since COVID-19, people from outside of Thailand …

Thailand’s minimum daily wage is set to increase by this year’s end, according to Labor Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn. Still, the daily wage in some areas and for certain occupations wouldn’t reach THB ฿400 (approximately USD $11) as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has promised due to inflation. While the spike in minimum wage may seem promising, …

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). …

When the world switched to remote working for much of 2020, employees in Thailand could work from the office. But the third wave of the outbreak in April 2021 and a sluggish vaccination rollout put the country back at square 1. For months now, many employers and employees in the Kingdom have been navigating the …