Category Archive For "Insurance"
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Personal income tax in Thailand: pay less with a health insurance plan
Attention all expatriates that work and pay taxes in Thailand. Did you know that with the purchase of a health insurance plan for the current tax period, you can reduce your taxable income? Policyholders in the Land of Smiles can expect to reduce their taxable income by up to THB ฿ 25,000. That’s no small …
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Everything You Need to Know About The Travel Bubble in Thailand
The novel coronavirus has resulted in an unprecedented crisis to the global economy, with the unemployment rate skyrocketing and oil prices crashing down. The tourism industry is arguably one of the hardest-hit by the COVID-19 outbreak as travel restrictions bring a complete halt to international trips. Earlier this year, some countries started to launch “travel …
Thailand Plus: New COVID-19 tracking app for tourists
Thailand has been largely successful these past few months in eliminating the coronavirus (COVID-19), until recently when 6 individuals illegally entered the country from Myanmar to avoid the 14-day quarantine. So far, authorities have successfully tracked the individuals and have been testing locals vigorously that were in the same vicinity as the infected individuals. This …
Where to get a health or cancer screening in Thailand
Looking for cancer screening packages? Want to receive compassionate care, at great value and affordable prices? Thailand has it all! In this article by Pacific Prime Thailand, we look specifically at a few cancer screenings offered by top medical hospitals. Many of the country’s top medical facilities are based across several cities and provinces including …
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How insurance companies use big data
Insurtech is a portmanteau of “insurance” and “technology” – the latest buzzword in the insurance sector, as companies begin to harness the role of digital technology such as big data to offer more innovative products and services. Although insurtech in the Land of Smiles is still in its infancy stage, insurers are keenly monitoring trends …
Tips for expats: cost of living in Bangkok
Thinking about calling the Land of Smiles home? Maybe you fell in love with the country while on vacation or have the opportunity to live in Thailand’s capital city of Bangkok for work. Whether you’re moving as a working professional, entrepreneur, or family, you’re going to want to have an idea of how much you’ll …
Maternity insurance and the cost of maternity care in Thailand
If you’re looking to give birth in Thailand, obtaining a comprehensive maternity insurance plan is key to offset the extensive costs associated with maternity care. While the cost of public hospital care is generally a lot cheaper than what’s charged in private facilities, many expats feel discouraged to seek care in public facilities due to …
An expat’s guide to vaccinations in Thailand
Are you moving to Bangkok’s central business district? Perhaps vaccinations aren’t at the forefront of your mind. Or are you planning to live in rural areas? In which case, you’ll probably be looking into vaccinations. Nevertheless, while the vaccines you’ll need depends on where you’re located, as well as the activities you’ll be doing, vaccinations …
5 top tips on how to find the best health insurance in Thailand
Whether you’re a newly arrived expat or have lived in Thailand for a number of years, chances are you’re eventually going to need to see the doctor. While the cost of care in Thailand is generally affordable to most foreigners, medical expenses can still be quite high. This is especially true for major procedures like …
How to select health insurance in Thailand
Anyone hunting for health coverage will want to find a plan that suits them best. With so many policies to choose from, however, selecting the best plan on your own is no easy feat. This, coupled with the fact that there’s no such thing as a one-version-fits-all plan, all goes to show the pivotal role …
