Category Archive For "Expat Insurance"
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 …
5 health benefits of barre classes
A combination of ballet, mat pilates, and yoga, barre is a fitness style that has gained popularity over recent years. While the low-impact exercise may look fairly easy, it is much more demanding than it seems. By incorporating pulsing and other isometric contractions, barre makes your muscles burn and your body shake. It doesn’t matter …
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 …
Digital nomad health insurance: how to choose the right one
Some people value their freedom more than anything, and as such, they choose more of a freelance type of work for themselves. Traveling the world while making a living is the basic definition of what digital nomads do. This lifestyle is truly an amazing experience, often glorified by the younger generations, however, digital nomads must …
Cavity filling types: Get to know your options
Cavities are one of the last things you want to have when you visit the dentist. These pesky holes in your teeth are one of the consequences of poor oral health. It can be both painful and inconvenient, and can end up costing quite a bit of money if you don’t have dental insurance. Especially …
Healthy new year’s resolutions for 2020 that actually work
Ever get that weird anxious feeling about not knowing what you should be doing as the new year begins? Setting healthy new year’s resolutions for 2020 can be a great way to give yourself a sense of purpose, alleviate work-related burnouts, and reduce stress as we all enter a new decade. In this article by …
Hospitals in Thailand to be color-tagged based on treatment price
The works of labeling three hundred of Thailand’s hospitals based on the medicine and services prices by the Internal Trade department are finished. The government is using a color system to categorize the medical facilities, ranging from green as the hospitals with the most affordable price range, to yellow where prices are acceptable and red …
Tips for expats visiting hospitals in Thailand
As an expat living in Thailand, you’re going to have to visit a local hospital sooner or later. Whether you become ill, get in an accident, or are having a baby, a trip to a hospital in Thailand is inevitable if you stay in the country long-term. While it might be disappointing to get sick …
Introducing our 2019 Cost of International Health Insurance in Thailand Report
Pacific Prime’s Cost of International Health Insurance in Thailand Report is back! In our latest edition, the complimentary report provides a comprehensive look at the average cost of international health insurance in 2019. Covering individuals, families, and businesses in 100 locations, the report offers insight into the cost of health insurance in Thailand and across …
Private hospital treatment in Bangkok
Private hospitals in Thailand are thriving due to international attention and demand for excellent services, English-speaking staff, and affordable treatment costs. In the last decade, Bangkok has become one of the top destinations in the world for medical tourism which continues to grow. In this article by Pacific Prime Thailand, we will provide an overview …