Category Archive For "Insurance"
Unveiling Pacific Prime’s Cost of International Health Insurance Report 2021-2022
We are thrilled to announce our Cost of International Health Insurance Report 2021-2022! Now in its seventh edition, this annual report offers expert analyses on the key drivers shaping the health insurance industry. What’s more, we’ve compiled price data of the international private medical insurance (IPMI) premiums in 100 locations across the globe. Within this …
Cabinet to reduce Long Term Resident visa fee by 50%
Thailand’s Cabinet has revealed that they will halve the Long Term Resident visa fee in an effort to make the Land of Smiles more attractive to highly skilled foreigners. The Long Term Visa, which allows holders to stay in the country for 10 years, has dropped from THB ฿100,000 to THB ฿50,000. Visa requirement changes …
How to open a bank account in Thailand in 2022
If you plan to come to Thailand to retire or even further your career here, opening up a Thai bank account is necessary. It will make life 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 …
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Ministry of Health advises a work from home policy in Thailand to prevent a COVID-19 upsurge after the Songkran Festival
COVID-19 cases are expected to surge after the countrywide celebrations for Songkran. For the first time since the pandemic, people were allowed to sprinkle water (in the traditional way) out in the streets. The government had also loosened travel restrictions for the biggest event and tourist attraction of the year. However, as festivities drew to …
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Songkran 2022: What to expect for the Thai New Year
Songkran, also known as the Water Splashing Festival, is the most important holiday in Thailand. Its name literally means “to move” or “movement” in Thai. Songkran celebrates the sun moving from one zodiac position (Pisces) to another (Aries). Citywide water fights are what the holiday is known for, but it’s also the time to celebrate …
The best neighborhoods for expats in Bangkok
With its large size and diversity, Bangkok has something to offer almost anyone. While Khao San Road is popular with the backpacker crowd, luxury travelers tend to prefer the Sukhumvit and Sathorn area. However, if you’re planning on staying in the Big Mango for longer, then you’re probably wondering: ‘Where to live in Bangkok?’. This …
New claims limitations for COVID-19 insurance in Thailand
Thailand’s insurance regulator, the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC), recently issued a new rule that puts restrictions on health insurance claims made by those infected with COVID-19. The new rule, which came into effect on February 15, 2022, is in line with the Ministry of Public Health’s guidelines for the care of people infected …
Special things to do in Bangkok this Valentine’s Day 2022
If you’re in Bangkok this coming Valentine’s Day 2022, you’re in for a treat! Across the capital, you’ll find many romantic restaurants and places to visit, from dining in exclusive 5-star hotels like Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok to exploring Benjakitti’s newest wetland park. So whether you’re looking to celebrate the day of love with your …
Tourist fee for entering Thailand to be imposed starting from April
Dreaming of vacationing in the tropical paradise of Thailand? A heads up before you start your trip planning – starting from April 2022, all foreign visitors will be charged a tourist fee for entering Thailand. In this article, Pacific Prime Thailand will keep you up to speed with this new travel requirement – what it …
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Thailand’s Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension and the updated Sandbox program
As of January 11, 2022, visitors planning a trip to Thailand can now travel to another approved destination in Southern Thailand via the extended Sandbox program. Previously, visitors could only do so via the “Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension” program. However, Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has relaxed entry measures for international arrivals. So …
