Category Archive For "Health"
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Food poisoning and your health insurance in Thailand
If you’re a newcomer to Thailand, you’ll likely find that the food here is very different from what you’re used to back home or in your previous location of residence. It may take a few months for your digestive system to adjust and get acclimated to Thai cuisine, during which time there can be an …
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N95 vs. surgical masks: What to wear when air pollution is bad
These days, wearing a mask has become a necessary precaution. It’s even more important when we’re facing COVID-19 and air pollution at the same time. As the pandemic continues, areas in Thailand continue to experience fluctuating air quality index (AQI) levels. Cities such as Bangkok and Chiang Mai have recently been exposed to poor air …
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Premarital checkup: What it is and why it matters
The venue, guest list, and outfits are some of the many decisions that couples have to make when planning a wedding. But one important aspect that often gets overlooked is ensuring that the couple is in good health. Premarital checkups, or premarital health screenings, should be an essential part of any family planning. However, not …
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How to safely visit the dentist during COVID-19
If you aren’t fond of going to the dentist, you have a good excuse to give your routine visit a miss this year. Many people are hesitant to return to the dentist as the pandemic continues, especially after the WHO’s statement suggesting not to. While check-ups and cleanings are essential to maintaining oral hygiene and …
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Tips to help you have a healthy pregnancy after 35
Trying to conceive can often be an exciting and joyful time in your life. However, if you’re over the age of 35, you may be worried that it’s too late for you to get pregnant. To top it off, these concerns only intensify if it’s your first time trying to get pregnant. While the biological …
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Five benefits of meditation for stress and anxiety
More people are increasingly turning to meditation for stress and anxiety relief. We are always so swamped with work and life events that stress has become a staple in our daily lives. Meditation trains your mind to focus inwards and redirects your thoughts. It brings you into a welcoming state of relaxation and tranquillity. However, …
How will the post-pandemic nightlife in Bangkok look like?
The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed the way we work, travel, study, and socialize. Online learning is getting more popular while working from home has become the new normal in certain industries. Imaginably, the nightlife scene worldwide was hugely affected as well. From Bangkok to Seoul, bars and nightclubs were closed due to the lockdown …
World Blood Donor Day 2020: Why should you donate blood
Every year on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day. The event is organized by the World Health Organization and, besides thanking blood donors, it is also a day to raise awareness about the global need for safe blood and how everyone can contribute. Blood transfusion can save lives, but many …
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Costs of healthcare in Thailand
If you’re an expatriate just arriving in Thailand to live, there are some basic pieces of information that you will no doubt want to keep in mind. Essential phrases, the spots where you can engage in your favorite pastimes, the location of your national consulate – all of these are items that new expats in …
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New Anti COVID-19 online platform
On May 17, 2020, the Royal Thai Government launched an online platform ‘Thai Chana’, following the approval of the second phase of easing restrictions across Thailand. The Thai Chana online platform aims to facilitate disease-control tracking of customers in shopping malls and retailers and help prevent a second wave of COVID-19. With the introduction of …
