Category Archive For "Expat Insurance"
Thailand Grants 60-Day Visa-Free Stay to 93 Countries Starting July 15th
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 …
Accessing Telemedicine in Thailand: Benefits and Effective Tips for Expats
Telemedicine in Thailand is revolutionizing the accessibility of healthcare services, offering more efficiency and convenience for medical institutions. From urban Bangkok to remote rural areas, telemedicine services remove geographical barriers, ensuring accessible professional medical services. In the current information age, big data is having a significant impact on people’s lives in just about every way. …
Got Your Car Stolen in Thailand? Here’s How to Recover It
Getting yourself on the wrong end of a car theft can be a demoralizing experience, especially in Thailand where recovering or claiming compensation might seem a daunting task. But don’t fret! You can get yourself out of this unfortunate ordeal just fine if you know the right steps. This is why car insurance in Thailand …
Caisse des Français de l’Étranger: Everything You Need to Know in 2024
The Caisse des Français de l’Étranger (CFE) program has been evolving for nearly half a century to safeguard the health of French nationals residing abroad. As 2024 begins, the French Legislature has implemented various changes to ensure the program remains resilient in this ever-changing world. The key changes in this year’s policy are the increase …
Coronavirus Outbreak: A Short Guide and Update for Expats in Thailand
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 …
Leptospirosis in Thailand
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, …
How to Open a Bank Account in Thailand in 2023
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 …
Overview of HIV in Thailand
HIV is probably one of the deadliest diseases one can get. It is not treatable even with modern drugs and technology. Even worse, it is necessary to take prescribed medication for life. If not, the disease progresses and drastically decreases life expectancy. Here’s what you need to know about HIV in Thailand. Currently, about 560,000 …
What is the Zika Virus?
The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus, and most people who are infected do not develop symptoms. However, those infected by the Zika virus are shown to have symptoms ranging from rashes, fevers, muscle and joint pain, malaise, headaches, and conjunctivitis, with an incubation period of 3-14 days. Although cases of the Zika virus have …
Cost of Living in Thailand
Loved by expats, Thailand offers everyone a high quality of life at an affordable price. While the expenses in urban areas like Bangkok and Phuket are higher than those of smaller cities in the northern or northeast regions, the average cost of living is still lower than other parts of the world. Ranking among the …