Category Archive For "Insurance"
New claims limitations for COVID-19 insurance in Thailand
Thailand’s insurance regulator, the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC), recently issued a new rule that puts restrictions on health insurance claims made by those infected with COVID-19. The new rule, which came into effect on February 15, 2022, is in line with the Ministry of Public Health’s guidelines for the care of people infected …
Special things to do in Bangkok this Valentine’s Day 2022
If you’re in Bangkok this coming Valentine’s Day 2022, you’re in for a treat! Across the capital, you’ll find many romantic restaurants and places to visit, from dining in exclusive 5-star hotels like Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok to exploring Benjakitti’s newest wetland park. So whether you’re looking to celebrate the day of love with your …
Thailand’s Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension and the updated Sandbox program
As of January 11, 2022, visitors planning a trip to Thailand can now travel to another approved destination in Southern Thailand via the extended Sandbox program. Previously, visitors could only do so via the “Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension” program. However, Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has relaxed entry measures for international arrivals. So …
A guide to Phuket’s Sandbox scheme: All you need to know
As of July 1st, 2021, Phuket began welcoming back (without the need to quarantine) tourists and expats that have been vaccinated against COVID-19. The milestone came after months of preparation, from introducing effective health measures and vaccinating the local population to ensuring a robust system to seamlessly guide visitors from immigration from Phuket International Airport …
What to do if you test positive for COVID-19 in Thailand
If you’re an expat living in Thailand, you’ll probably know by now that there are certified Antigen Test Kits (ATKs) available at your nearest clinic, pharmacy, and public/private hospital. They are also known as lateral flow tests and the price for a test kit begins at THB ฿49. Needless to say, having an ATK close …
Your guide to COVID-19, insurance, and retirement visas in Thailand
Now that there are new rules for entering Thailand, with mandatory quarantine slashed from 14 days to only 1 day, many expats in the country are planning a trip back to their home country. But some elderly expats on retirement visas have been concerned and confused regarding the insurance requirements. In this Pacific Prime Thailand …
How to avoid the obesity pandemic in Thailand
Thailand is world-renowned for its mouth-watering regional delicacies and five main flavors, including salty, sweet, sour, bitter, and spicy. For centuries, the combination of all five flavors has brought happiness to people’s lives (and their stomachs). However, with a population that has grown over 15 times in the last two centuries and a society heavily …
What an expat should know before buying property in Thailand
Looking to secure a home in the Land of Smiles? Over the past decade, people from across the globe have found homes in tropical Thailand. Whether it’s the ever-popular luxury apartments in Bangkok or gorgeous villas in Phuket, there’s a host of properties for every taste. Now that Thailand is looking to introduce new long-term …
Why should expats secure COVID-19 insurance for Thailand?
Before the COVID-19 era, Thailand was a getaway destination for expats. Savings and disposable cash (when exchanged) were worth a lot more than at home. Daily costs such as food and travel were seen as incredibly affordable. However, times have changed considerably with medical inflation and inflated costs of living. Furthermore, expensive hospital bills are …
COVID-19 in Thailand: How to ease your financial burden
The sad reality of the pandemic is that people fear not just the virus itself, but also the cost of getting treated. While the Thai government announced that hospitals shouldn’t bill patients for COVID-19 treatment, many private hospitals still require patients to pay a security deposit (sometimes this can be as high as THB 1,000,000) …
