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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 …
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Newly-launched golf quarantine in Thailand
Fancy a visit to Thailand during the COVID-19 era? If you’re a golfer too, then you’re in luck, as you won’t have to be confined to a 30 sqm room for quarantine. The Kingdom has recently announced a ‘golf quarantine’ program, allowing foreign arrivals to undergo quarantine and enjoy golfing at the same time! In …
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Thailand’s COVID-19 entry requirements
Thailand had largely been a COVID-19-free oasis, but a sharp rise in cases linked to a migrant worker cluster in a neighboring province to the capital has sparked fears of a second wave. Even though 2021 will see vaccine rollouts, the situation is grim and commercial flights remain banned. If you’d like to find out …
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Your guide to celebrating the holiday season in Bangkok
As the air gets cooler and decorative lights add warmth to Bangkok, it becomes evident that Christmas is just around the corner. During this time of year, an abundance of Christmas lights and installations adorn the city. You’ll find seasonal decorations of all shapes and sizes throughout the city’s landmarks, ranging from huge Christmas trees …
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Latest entry requirements and COVID-19 insurance for Thailand
Thailand’s foreign arrivals could be as low as 6.1 million in 2021, a mere 15% of its pre-COVID figures in 2019, according to the tourism authority’s worst-case scenario forecast. This massive drop is in part due to its approach in handling the health emergency: restricting entry to most foreigners in a bid to keep the …
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Coronavirus vaccine in Thailand: What you should know
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect daily life, travel plans, and the global economy at large, Thailand eagerly waits for the country to open up to international visitors. There’s currently no saying when that will be, though we do know it won’t be until a coronavirus vaccine is available. With that said, progress towards …
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Could Thailand be the next medical marijuana tourist destination?
Despite Thailand’s economy dropping to the lowest in five years, new rules surrounding medical cannabis could turn things around. Primarily due to COVID-19, the Land of Smiles has experienced significant economic damage, especially in its agriculture and tourism sectors. However, the future could be brighter thanks to the latest rules regarding the private growing and …
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Thailand to start welcoming medical tourists post-COVID-19
Thailand is likely to open its borders to medical tourists towards the end of July. Medical tourists, or tourists traveling for medical procedures, will be one of the first groups of international visitors able to enter the country since the international flight ban was imposed on April 4, 2020. Almost three months later, medical tourists …
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The launch of Pacific Prime Thailand’s 2019-2020 State of Health Insurance report
Each year, Pacific Prime Thailand launches a report highlighting the main changes and trends in the Thai, Asia Pacific, and global health insurance landscape. So, we are happy to announce that the 2019-2020 edition of the State of Health Insurance report is finally ready. When it comes to Thailand, you can expect to learn about …
