Missing home

5 tips for dealing with homesickness as a teacher in Thailand

Experiencing homesickness or culture shock can be a challenging and uncomfortable experience. It can leave you feeling isolated and lonely, struggling to connect with others, particularly if you encounter a language barrier.


Why are annual health check-ups essential?

Do you only see your doctor when you are sick? If so, you might want to change that.

From early detection to monitoring chronic diseases, annual health check-ups can help keep your health in check.


COVID-19 and telehealth

How expats can access treatment remotely in Thailand

Certain positive cases can access remote treatment via one of three telehealth apps.


International health insurance vs travel insurance

What are the major differences between the two?

Travel insurance offers financial protection from all the unexpected pitfalls of traveling. An international health insurance plan solely focuses on providing health coverage


What is the cost of health insurance in Thailand?

The cost of health insurance premiums have crept up and people’s needs have changed in Thailand.

If you want to top up your existing health insurance plan, you should learn about the average cost of health insurance and trends.


Traveling back into Thailand?

Here’s your guide to the COVID-19 insurance requirements

Alas, it’s not going to be as simple as packing your bags and booking your flights to Thailand. From getting a COVID-19 PCR test to securing COVID-19 insurance and more, expats will have to navigate a string of requirements before they’re allowed to return.


Testing positive

What actually happens when someone tests positive for COVID-19 in Thailand?

The system can be quite convoluted, but hopefully this step-by-step guide breaks it down for you.


Expats in Thailand: How to register for a COVID-19 vaccine

A summary of the current situation regarding vaccines for expats

Ever since Thailand’s mass vaccination drive began on June 7th, I’ve been inundated with calls and texts from my fellow expats in the country asking whether they can register for a COVID-19 vaccine.


Health insurance tips for young families

As a parent, you want to take care of your family in the best way possible. These health insurance tips can help you do just that.

The good news is that you don’t have to pay hefty out-of-pocket payments when you have the right family health insurance plan. So how do you choose the right one?


Celebrating Thai New Year

Alcohol and your health insurance

Besides being illegal and dangerous, anything that happens to you or other people while you’re operating a vehicle and under the influence will void your insurance. Being drunk while riding a motorbike or driving a car is a quick and easy way to lose coverage.


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