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COVID-19: Thailand makes face masks voluntary
Walking down the streets of Bangkok or elsewhere in the country, you’ll still see many people wearing face masks – but nearly all of them have been doing so by choice. The latest development is that face masks are now voluntary for most settings. In this Pacific Prime Thailand article, we’ll give you the low …
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What is Thailand’s new data protection law?
Over the past couple of years, the proliferation of data protection laws has accelerated around the world and Thailand is no exception. The country’s first law on personal data protection, having been postponed twice since 2019 due to COVID-19, finally came into force on June 1st – despite the private sector making last-minute efforts to …
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Marijuana in Thailand: The latest on the country’s cannabis laws
The Land of Smiles has more to smile about as Thailand makes significant changes to its cannabis laws. Thailand is the first country in Asia to decriminalize marijuana, starting 9th June 2022. Through a unanimous vote, the Narcotics Control Board approved the Ministry of Public Health’s draft announcement to delist cannabis as a controlled drug …
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7 ways to celebrate Pride Month 2022 in Bangkok
The month of June is recognized as Pride Month across the world, where people from the LGBTQ+ community come together to celebrate their freedom. In June 1969, the gay community in New York, USA, fought against police oppression and inspired former President Bill Clinton to declare June as “Gay & Lesbian Pride Month”. However, In …
Unveiling Pacific Prime’s Cost of International Health Insurance Report 2021-2022
We are thrilled to announce our Cost of International Health Insurance Report 2021-2022! Now in its seventh edition, this annual report offers expert analyses on the key drivers shaping the health insurance industry. What’s more, we’ve compiled price data of the international private medical insurance (IPMI) premiums in 100 locations across the globe. Within this …
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COVID-19: Thailand opens up its borders by suspending ‘the Test & Go’ scheme (updated May 2022)
After two years of requiring travelers to apply for a ‘Certificate of Entry’ or ‘Thailand Pass’, the Land of Smiles is easing its border restrictions by the day. Starting June 1st, 2022, Thailand Pass and entry requirements for international travelers will be simplified. Foreign nationals are still required to apply for the Thailand Pass but …
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Thailand’s quarantine-free travel arrangements (updated May 2022)
Since Thailand shut its borders in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been inundated with questions similar to this one from clients and prospective clients alike: “When will Thailand reopen to travelers without having to quarantine?” So much so that we’ve been keeping a close eye on the fluctuating situation, so readers and clients …
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Ministry of Health advises a work from home policy in Thailand to prevent a COVID-19 upsurge after the Songkran Festival
COVID-19 cases are expected to surge after the countrywide celebrations for Songkran. For the first time since the pandemic, people were allowed to sprinkle water (in the traditional way) out in the streets. The government had also loosened travel restrictions for the biggest event and tourist attraction of the year. However, as festivities drew to …
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Songkran 2022: What to expect for the Thai New Year
Songkran, also known as the Water Splashing Festival, is the most important holiday in Thailand. Its name literally means “to move” or “movement” in Thai. Songkran celebrates the sun moving from one zodiac position (Pisces) to another (Aries). Citywide water fights are what the holiday is known for, but it’s also the time to celebrate …
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Thailand to decide whether to increase the minimum daily wage
Thailand’s minimum daily wage could increase if the Labor Ministry approves of it, according to the Nation Thailand. If the request is approved, the minimum wage in Thailand will jump from THB ฿336 to THB ฿492 flat. The significant increase occurs only two years following the previous rise, and could be the first flat minimum …
