Category Archive For "Expat Insurance"
Introducing our new health insurance exclusions infographic
When it comes to insurance, many people are confused about what is and isn’t covered in their plan. At Pacific Prime Thailand, our goal is to help our readers understand the insurance solutions that are available to them. Before you choose a health insurance plan, you want to make sure that your needs are being …
Latest update: mandatory insurance for long-stay foreigners
If you are of retirement age or looking to spend the rest of your years in a country that offers the satisfaction of living an easy and comfortable life, then look no further! Thailand is increasingly becoming one of the world’s top retirement destinations, and for good reasons too. We all desire to put our …
What is the ‘Thailand Travel Shield’ scheme?
Since the turn of the century, Thailand has suffered a multitude of events that have shaped the country as a whole. For example, 2003 saw the SARS outbreak spreading to all corners of Southeast Asia, and the following year saw the Boxing Day Tsunami take away thousands of lives. The global recession hit in 2007 …
How to compare maternity insurance plans?
Thinking of expanding your family in Thailand? Congratulations! However, as an expat couple living abroad, you must take into consideration a couple of things before you even start trying to conceive. You probably already know the importance of having expat health insurance in Thailand, and that you also need a separate maternity insurance policy to …
Thailand dental insurance: Tips for finding the perfect plan
It’s officially the holiday season! Many of our readers are no doubt attending a variety of Christmas soirées with family and friends, as well as munching on delectable desserts like candy canes, gingerbread men, yule logs, and sticky toffee pudding. While you enjoy this holiday season’s celebrations with an array of sweets and treats, remember …
Travel insurance that covers your adventurous life
Thailand’s one of the best places in the world to go for any type of vacation: there are plenty of luxurious resorts in the country, but there is also something for thrill-seekers in the Land of Smiles. Those who seek adventurous experiences are usually also those who put themselves at a higher risk of an …
What can we tell from the trend of increasing global insurance premiums?
That the cost of health insurance has been on the rise steadily for years is something you may already know. However, it might not be easy for you to read between the numbers and identify trend patterns as well as contributing factors, especially if you aren’t very familiar with the details of insurance landscapes in …
Do you need health insurance before going to Thailand?
Yes. As a matter of fact, it’s generally a good idea to have health insurance in Thailand or whether you are visiting a foreign country for a few days only or planning to stay there longer. Costs of medical services abroad can be high, and the last thing you want to do is to worry …
The top types of expat insurance solutions you’ll need in Thailand
Whether you’re in the Land of Smiles on holiday, for work, to start a business, or to retire, there is a range of expat insurance solutions that you might want to consider. Living in Thailand can be fairly easy and affordable. However, one tiny mishap can become expensive quickly – whether it’s replacing lost travel …
Do British expats need health insurance in Thailand?
Many people from the United Kingdom seem to have an affinity for Thailand. Not only does Thailand play temporary host to over 800,000 UK tourists each year (accounting for over 5% of the country’s total arrivals), but tens of thousands of Brits have decided that the Land of Smiles provides the lifestyle that they are …
