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New Guidelines Announced for Safer School Trips in Thailand
Following the school bus fire that saw multiple casualties, supervisory bodies of private and public schools in Thailand have announced new guidelines to ensure better safety for school trips. These include vehicle inspection, parents’ presence, and limited trip distance for example. School trips are a great learning experience, but we also understand parents’ concern for …
Premarital Checkup: What It Is and Why It Matters
The venue, guest list, and outfits are some of the many decisions that couples must make when planning a wedding. But one important aspect that many people overlook is ensuring that they are clinically healthy. And a health checkup before marriage can do just that. Premarital checkups, or premarital health screenings, should be an essential …
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, …
The Cost of Maternity Care in Thailand’s Private Hospitals
Having a baby is one of life’s biggest decisions, and it’s probably one of the most expensive too. While Thailand is known for its affordable cost of living, the costs associated with maternity care vary from one hospital to another, starting from THB ฿99,000 (~USD $2,815) in private hospitals. From prenatal requirements to the type …
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 …
An Expat’s Guide to Getting Married in Thailand
Getting married is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and getting married in Thailand as an expat would be an extraordinary moment. With its natural beauty and colorful cultures, even if you tie the knot in busy Bangkok, Thailand will give you an unforgettable experience. But getting married in a foreign country can also be confusing for an …
How Thailand resolves labor shortages in the tourism and service industry
With the world finally recovering from 3 years of ravages from COVID-19, and flights of tourists finally returning to the skies, these should be happy times in Thailand. However, the acute labor shortages in the tourism and service industry have worried even the Land of Smiles. In this Pacific Prime Thailand article, we’ll look at …
Great places for Christmas dinner in Bangkok in 2022
2022 is almost over now. As we look back on the year, we can breathe a collective sigh of relief – the pandemic is nearing its end (hopefully), and the conflict in Europe did not escalate into a clash between the major powers. Whatever each of us may have experienced on a personal level this …
What is a guaranteed renewable insurance policy?
If you’re planning to meet with your insurer, agent, or broker, to discuss your health insurance plans, the term ‘guaranteed renewable insurance policy’ will definitely come up. If you’re confused by what this means, why it matters to you, and whether you should get a plan that has guaranteed renewability, you’ve come to the right …
How to stay healthy during pregnancy
When you see those two lines on your pregnancy test, it is an exciting yet overwhelming feeling as your world is about to be turned upside down. While there will still be many more months before you get to meet your bundle of joy, and there may be a lot of things to figure out, …
