Category Archive For "Insurance"
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 …
Covering Thailand medical costs for the self-employed
Global citizens and freelance work: In 2018 these two things are paired together on a frequent basis. There are a couple of different factors that have led to this. First, the world is more globalized than ever before, and the planet’s workforce is now more mobile than at any other time in history. While the …
How group and individual health insurance plans differ
Did you know that health insurance plans can be split into two types of plan: individual or group? When looking for coverage it is highly likely that you will come across both options and this might leave you asking yourself: “Which is best for me?” Here, we take a look into how group and individual health …
Thai New Year celebrations: how alcohol consumption can impact your insurance
April is just around the corner, and with it comes Songkran. Held annually from the 13th to 15th of April, this year the Thai New Year holiday has been extended to a blissful five days! While many locals will leave Bangkok to visit family in the country, those who stay will find the streets buzzing …
Thailand insurance article roundup: Our top picks for 2017
With 2018 just around the corner, we’ve picked five top 2017 Thailand insurance articles from our Pacific Prime Thailand blog to provide a snapshot of the most important things you need to know about healthcare and health insurance in the Land of Smiles: 1. Exploring the different types of health insurance in Thailand Our first-ever …
Thailand universal healthcare in trouble? The implications for Thai locals and expats
For many years, the Thailand universal healthcare program was lauded for its pioneering and innovative nature. Many other countries in the Southeast Asia region, as well as elsewhere in the world, saw in Thailand an example of what could be done to address the healthcare needs of a country’s people, even when it is not …
Countries that won’t let you enter without travel insurance
There are a whole host of reasons why you should secure travel insurance when going abroad, the most obvious of which being to protect yourself from unforeseen medical emergency costs and travel mishaps. Before jetting off to your travel destination, it’s also important to be aware of the entry requirements of your destination country. Aside …
Protecting yourself with health insurance during Thai floods
When you live in a tropical climate, getting used to challenging weather comes with the territory. Asia itself suffers greatly from seemingly regular catastrophic weather events. In 2015, the region accounted for a whopping 159 of the total 353 world disaster events; claiming the lives of more than 18,000 people, and causing USD 37.7 billion …
What is an insurance broker, and how do I find a good one?
Here’s an important fact that many consumers don’t know: insurance brokers and intermediaries make up a significant majority of business in the insurance sector. Why is this important to know? Many are familiar with well-known insurance companies such as AXA, Bupa, and Cigna, but how much do you really know about brokerage services? Are they …
Retirement in Thailand: what you need to know about settling abroad
With the cost of care forever rising and many young families finding it tough to get by financially, many parents are now reconsidering their retirement plans. For some, extending their career past the retirement age might be a necessary path. Others are looking at downsizing and liquidating large assets in order to reduce their need …
