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Thailand to introduce long-term residency visas
After the COVID-19 pandemic battered its tourism-reliant economy, Thailand now looks to introduce a new visa and tax measures to attract ‘high-potential’ (essentially wealthy) foreigners to the country long-term, and has a target to attract one million new foreign residents over a five-year period. If you’re a foreigner keen to make the Land of Smiles …
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A guide to Thailand’s “Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension” program
As of August 16th, 2021, visitors planning a trip to Phuket can now apply to continue their travel to another approved destination in Southern Thailand through the “Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension” program. This can be incredibly enticing to any traveler or expat from abroad. So if you are planning a trip to Thailand via Phuket, …
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New COVID-19 vaccine registration method for expats in Thailand
Are you at the edge of your seat, waiting for your turn at inoculation? Sit tight for just a little bit longer. COVID-19 vaccine registration has been a hurdle for expats in Thailand. After the data leaks and sign-up problems galore on the old website, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) announced on July 8th, …
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A guide to Phuket’s “Sandbox” scheme: All you need to know
From July 1st, 2021, Phuket will officially begin welcoming back (without the need to quarantine) tourists and expats from low-risk countries that have been vaccinated against COVID-19. This milestone comes after months of preparation from introducing effective health and control measures to vaccinating the local population, and ensuring a robust system is in place to …
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COVID-19 in Thailand: French embassy launches vaccination campaign for its citizens
At the time of writing, the Thai government is handling the country’s mass COVID-19 vaccination campaign, and privately-administered vaccines aren’t available – though, there have been reports that private hospitals will get Moderna vaccines in October 2021. In any case, news has emerged that French expats in Thailand can already receive privately-administered vaccines courtesy of …
Thailand postpones the PDPA enforcement: What it is and how to prepare your business for the PDPA
Businesses take note. Officially, Thailand postpones the PDPA or the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) to June 1, 2022. Considered as the first local law designed to govern data protection in the digital age, the PDPA was originally scheduled to come into effect on June 1, 2021. However, it created multiple challenges for both local …
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COVID-19 vaccine tourism emerges in Thailand
COVID-19 vaccine tourism is a subset of medical tourism. Put simply, it is when people travel abroad to another country to get immunized against the novel coronavirus. Given that vaccination rollouts in Thailand have been extremely slow, coupled with the country’s third wave of the outbreak, some people are beginning to look elsewhere for a …
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The latest dine-in restrictions in Thailand
Although health authorities in Thailand said the recent wave of COVID-19 has peaked, a new set of restrictions were still imposed starting from 1st May to curb the spread of the virus. In this Pacific Prime Thailand article, we will explain the details of the latest dine-in restrictions. The recent wave of coronavirus cases Since …
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Introducing the Cost of International Health Insurance Report 2020-2021
The time has come for Pacific Prime’s Cost of International Health Insurance Report 2020-2021! Ranking 100 locations based on their average international private medical insurance (IPMI) premiums for both individuals and families, the report offers curious readers expert analysis about the key drivers shaping the cost of health insurance – both globally and regionally, including …
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Thai visa guide 2021: Types and requirements
There are a number of reasons why you’d make Thailand home: a study abroad program, a full-time job, retirement purposes, or even personal ones like being closer to family. What’s more, the warm and tropical weather, hot and spicy flavors, as well as friendly and welcoming locals are definitely strong pull factors! But whatever your …
