Category Archive For "Insurance"
Pacific Cross: Health Insurance for Expats Living in Thailand
Despite Thailand’s excellent and affordable healthcare, navigating it as a foreigner isn’t always easy. Pacific Cross offers a solution to this with their expat-focused plans: Premier Plus, Maxima Plus, and Ultima Plus, designed for flexible, visa-compliant coverage and peace of mind. As a long-standing, expat-friendly insurer in Thailand and across Asia, Pacific Cross specializes in …
Thaivivat: Health Insurance for Expats Living in Thailand
Living in Thailand comes with countless perks, from its rich culture and cuisine to its affordable lifestyle and tropical climate. But for many expats, accessing quality healthcare here can be a headache due to language barriers, unexpected medical costs, and unfamiliar local healthcare systems. That’s where Thaivivat Health Insurance steps in. As a trusted and …
AXA Thailand: Health Insurance for Expats Living in Thailand
AXA Thailand is among the top insurers providing health insurance for expats living in Thailand. Expats can choose from AXA EasyCare, which is tailored to comply with O-A, O-X, and LTR visas’ requirements, to the International Exclusive or SwitchCare that lend you regional, or even global, protection. Health insurance can be the crucial element to …
Everything You Need to Know about Thailand’s E-Visa
Since January 1, 2025, Thailand has started to offer an electronic visa (e-visa) application service for foreigners looking to visit the country. Tourists from around the world and those entering Thailand for various purposes may now apply for a visa permit at the convenience of their phones or personal devices. This change provides solutions to …
Food Poisoning vs Stomach Bug: What’s The Difference?
Most people interchange food poisoning and stomach bugs because they have similar symptoms, but the two are different from one another. Food poisoning is mainly caused by bacteria from contaminated food, while a stomach bug is caused by a virus. These two illnesses are common for travellers and expats in Thailand. In this Pacific Prime …
Food Poisoning First Aid Services in Thailand
Food poisoning is a common concern for expats and residents in Thailand, where the vibrant street food culture and tropical climate can sometimes lead to foodborne illnesses. That is why it’s important for travelers and expats to keep in mind first aid services like the 24/7 emergency hotline 1672. This guide provides essential information about …
A Guide to Food Poisoning Symptoms for Expats in Thailand
Notable symptoms of food poisoning, which is caused by accidental consumption of contaminated food or drinks, may include an upset stomach, diarrhea, and vomiting. All these symptoms could manifest within hours or weeks following the consumption and may include additional symptoms as well. Are you an expat looking to stay insured and protect yourself from …
Food Poisoning and Your Health Insurance in Thailand
As an expat in Thailand, it’s important to be on the lookout for what you eat, particularly street food. The hot climate also increases the likelihood of food poisoning as heat allows germs to grow. With health insurance, however, you can access quality medical care if you do get food poisoning. This Pacific Prime Thailand …
Japanese Encephalitis in Thailand
Although the overall risk of contracting Japanese Encephalitis in Thailand is generally low for visitors, because infection can be fatal and the long-term consequences of infection can be highly debilitating, expats and visitors alike should take all feasible precautions to protect themselves. Are you an expat in Thailand looking to safeguard yourself from the country’s …
Leptospirosis in Thailand
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that is spread through the urine of domesticated animals such as dogs, farm animals, and small rodents. The disease usually thrives in warmer climates with high annual rainfall, including Thailand. This Pacific Prime Thailand article will provide you with an overview of the causes of leptospirosis, the people most at …
