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5 most common travel insurance questions and answers
For all those planning to travel abroad, be it for five days or a few weeks, it’s essential to determine whether you’ll need travel insurance. Whether you decide to obtain one or not, it’s a good idea to consider all of the aspects of the travel insurance protection you can get from securing such a …
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Wellness Tourism trends to watch in 2019
New wellness tourism trends emerge almost constantly, yet 2018 has seen a tremendous increase in travelers seeking something more than an attractive destination to spend their holidays. With destinations such as Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia, among many others, which offer high quality medical and wellness services, clients from all over the world tend to choose …
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Does my insurance cover the measles vaccine in Thailand?
Recently, authorities in the Philippines have declared a mass outbreak of the highly contagious measles in the capital city Manila. The country has registered 5,120 cases for the whole of 2018, a six-time surge compared with 791 cases in 2017, with already 50 deaths from December to January. Likewise, Thailand has also been battling with …
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What should you know about backpacker insurance?
At some point in our lives, we all wanted to just wear a backpack, leave everything behind, and embark on a journey into the unknown. While being a backpacker can definitely widen your horizon and satisfy your wanderlust craving, these adventurous experiences can put you at a higher risk of accidents or even death than …
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The most bizarre travel insurance claims
The last thing we want to think about when we go on holiday is what could go wrong. However, it’s better to be safe than sorry, especially when unfortunate (sometimes even bizarre) situations can occur unexpectedly; potentially leaving you with a mountain of financial burden. In light of this, today’s article looks at some of …
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 …
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How does Thailand combat cervical cancer?
It is rather unthinkable that cervical cancer was the most common cancer for women in Thailand just twenty years ago. The country’s 30 years of the test-and-refer approach had failed to make a dent in the country’s death toll from the disease. Luckily, this has all changed in 2000 with the Safety, Acceptability, Feasibility and …
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 …
Maternity health insurance and Zika in Thailand
Anyone who lives in or travels to the Land of Smiles is likely aware that mosquitoes are present in seeming abundance all year long. Yes, they can be bothersome at times, but most of them don’t pose any significant health threats. There are, however, a number of harmful mosquitoes to watch out for, chief among …
