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    There are plenty of reasons to be happy about having the chance to experience Thailand up close. After all, Thailand is a culture trove like few others on earth. To add to that, friendly and easygoing people and mouth-watering Thai cuisines make the Land of Smiles one of the top destinations for digital nomads.

     

    All that being said, you should not forget about securing sufficient health insurance before you hop on the plane. For one thing, sufficient health insurance coverage is a requirement under the Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa program. And though the quality of Thailand’s public healthcare services is commendable, expats can only access it by paying for it. Language is another reason why public healthcare is not always the preferred choice for expats in Thailand.

     

    What all that means is that, oftentimes, private healthcare is the best option for expats in Thailand, including digital nomads. Depending on your plans and situation, you should secure either a long-stay visa insurance plan or an international health insurance plan for your stay in Thailand. Our friends at Pacific Prime Thailand have shared with us their insights, which we’ll share with you here.

    1. Long-stay visa insurance

    This option is for you if you plan on making Thailand your home for a long time. Long-stay visa (LSV) plans will cover you while in Thailand. If you need to be out of Thailand for brief periods, you will need to secure travel insurance to cover potential medical and repatriation expenses while out of Thailand.

     

    The main benefit of LSV plans vis-à-vis international health insurance (IHI) plans is that they often cost less for a similar level of protection. The downside, of course, is that every time you go on a trip, you need to make sure the travel insurance you secure is sufficient for your brief time outside Thailand. In addition, the medical coverage of travel insurance plans are often not as comprehensive as what you get under an IHI plan, and the time limit of coverage means you cannot receive long-term treatment outside of Thailand, even if such treatment is beneficial from a medical standpoint.

    2. International health insurance

    If Thailand is only one of the countries you want to explore in the coming years, or you are not sure about your plans at the moment, then you should definitely consider securing an IHI plan.

     

    Not only will you be covered wherever you may be (but bear in mind particular countries may be excluded under your plan), the fact that your health plan gives you worldwide coverage also implies that you will have a more comprehensive coverage and wider treatment options even during brief trips outside your country of residence. There is also no need to undergo the underwriting process again, provided your plan has a lifetime renewal guarantee and you keep renewing your coverage. All in all, IHI plans are the “once-and-for-all” option that are also more expensive.

     

    You will still need travel insurance for brief trips abroad though, because these plans also protect you against property loss in accidents, theft, lost luggage or passport, and the like. Needless to say, whichever type of health insurance you decide to go for, you should carefully understand the terms and conditions of the plans on your shortlist, including those related to pre-existing conditions, renewal guarantees, waiting periods, etc.

    Looking for a health insurance plan that meets your needs as a digital nomad?

    Whether you’ve decided on securing a long-stay visa insurance or an international health insurance plan, look no further because Pacific Prime Thailand is your ideal partner! With more than 20 years of experience, Pacific Prime is well-positioned to apply their expertise and experience in health insurance to provide unbiased advice that only a leading global brokerage can.

     

    So, get in touch with Pacific Prime Thailand to discuss your needs, or for a free plan comparison today!

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    On Wednesday, February 8th, H.E. Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, will be the keynote speaker on “The Environment and Thailand’s Tourism Business ” at the SKAL International Bangkok first Business Luncheon Talk of the year 2023. The event will take place from 11:30am-2:00pm at the Chartrium Residences Sathon, Narathivas 24.

     

    Mr. Silpa-archa will be discussing the importance of sustainable development and conservation efforts in Thailand in relations to Thailand’s Tourism. He will also be discussing the role of the private sector in these efforts and how they can work together to achieve a more sustainable future.

     

    “We are honored to have Mr. Silpa-archa speak at our first Business Luncheon event in the year 2023,” said James Thurlby, the President of SKAL International Bangkok. “His insights and expertise on sustainable development and conservation will be invaluable to our members and public.”

     

    The event will start with a networking cocktails reception at 11.30am, followed by a 3-course western set lunch including wine, beer and coffee.

    Price for members at 950 baht per person. 

    Price for non-members at 1,590 baht per person. 

    Public are most welcome to come along.

    For more information on the event or to RSVP, please email to [email protected]

    For membership application, please email to [email protected]

    Or visit website :  www.skalbangkok.com

     

    About SKAL International Bangkok:

    SKAL International Bangkok is a global organization of travel and tourism professionals who come together to network, exchange ideas, promote the industry that benefits Thailand’s Tourism and public. The organization hosts monthly events featuring keynote speakers on a variety of topics related to travel and tourism at leading hotels in Bangkok allowing leaders and executives from various companies to see wonderful services of Bangkok’s hospitality. 

    Skål International today has approximately 13,000 members in 318 Clubs throughout 96 nations headquartered at the General Secretariat in Torremolinos, Spain. For more information, please visit www.skal.org

    For Skal International Bangkok please visit: 

    www.skalbangkok.com

     

    About the speaker:

    Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa graduated a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Collage London, United Kingdom and a Master of Business Administration majoring Finance from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, United States of America. He is leader of Chartthaipattana Party. Mr. Varawut dreams to work for the nation and continue the aspirations of his late father, Banharn Silpa-archa, the 21st Prime Minister of Thailand. Since 10 July 2019, he serves as Minister of Natural Resources and Environment in the second cabinet of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha. Mr. Varawut works to improve environmental work in Thailand. His main goal is to free Thailand of plastic waste, which will bring Thailand into a new stage in environmental protection. He also was Deputy Minister of Transportation in 2008. He is now 49 years old.

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