My one-year old daughter stood at the edge of the pool, knees bent and hesitant. I stood below her, in the pool, ready to catch her. I turned to my wife to signal to her to watch Big M’s first jump. I turned back and reached out my hands to catch my daughter. But when … Read more
The adage “Prevention is better than cure” from Desiderius Erasmus, (1466 – 1536), is frequently heard some 500 years after the phrase was coined. Medical science and research focuses on anything and everything to do with the human body, and this has undoubtedly increased human lifespan. Prevention by vaccination, for example, for many deadly and … Read more
Dr. Krisana Nonguang tells ExpatDen what makes Thailand’s premiere dental hospital standout.
I actually caught COVID-19 myself recently. It started with a fever that I thought was just from the weather change. But after a couple of days, it didn’t go away. So I went to the hospital late at night. The nurse asked about my symptoms and had me take a COVID test. I wasn’t expecting it, but the result came back positive.
COVID-19 has brought a new normal to everyone in the world. One of these is staying in quarantine after travel. If you come to Thailand, you need to stay in an alternative state quarantine (ASQ) hotel for a certain amount of time before you are able to live in the country. In this article, we … Read more
The 2019 Novel Coronavirus is dominating the news in the region. A lot of expats and visitors are wondering what the actual situation is and what steps they can take. In this preliminary guide, we are going to give you an overview of important findings, news, research and how-tos that aims to serve as a … Read more
Since Covid-19 hit the whole world in 2020, insurance with Covid-19 coverage has become necessary in order to fly to many countries, including Thailand. However, this doesn’t mean that any Covid-19 insurance will work. You need to get it from an insurer that can issue you proof of insurance that passes the requirements from the … Read more
Key Takeaways On April 11th, Frances Watthanaya, of Wor. Watthana Gym, appeared on our monthly Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) in our Thailand Starter Kit Community Facebook group. About Frances Watthanaya Frances is a Canadian expat living in Northeast Thailand with her Thai husband, a professional Muay Thai fighter. Together they run Wor. Watthana Muay Thai Gym. Frances, … Read more
This guide shows you the different World Nomads’ insurance plans, what they cover you for, the exclusions, personal experiences, and how to get a quote.
If you missed our latest AMA—or Ask Me Anything—with insurance representative Madon Angelica Padilla, you can find a summary of the questions and answers on the Question and Answer section of Thailand Starter Kit. If you’d like to join the next AMA, there are a few ways to get in so you don’t miss your … Read more