
Living in Asia: Staying healthy
Community news, Staying healthy, Sweden, Thailand
Thailand Swedes’ health insurance campaign gains momentum
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“Is it the Swedish Government’s intention that its citizens will profit from the Thai government, here in Thailand, while Thai citizens who want to work in Sweden, for example with berries, are required to have health insurance taken in Thailand?” This cannot be the case, believes the new confederation ‘Svenskföreningars samorganisation i Thailand för ja…
Staying healthy, Traveling around
Aleenta Mind Balance Package
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Aleenta Phuket offers a uniquely tailored Wellness Package inclusive of 4 days nights stay in luxury accommodation, yoga, meditation, healing spa treatments and a healthy culinary program offered exclusively by Ayurah Wellness Center. Book your Wellness Package at AYURAH WELLNESS CENTRE and receive up to 40% off on luxury accommodation at Aleenta Phuket Resort &…
Staying healthy, Thailand
The Passage of Time – Optimizing your Expat life in Bangkok
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• •In Celebration of International Women’s Day, Bumrungrad Hospital and Wanderlust Magazine are excited to bring you a full day of entertaining and informative activities centered around the topic of Optimizing Your Expat Life in Bangkok. Enjoy a healthy and delicious boxed lunch and get to know women in various fields as we explore ways to…
Denmark, Healthcare, International relations, Staying healthy, Thailand
Danish ambassador meets Thai minister for public health
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Exploring possiblities for bilateral cooperation in the field of healthcare On the 25th of January 2017, Denmark’s Thailand Ambassador Uffe Wolffhechel met with Minister for Public Health, H.E. Clin. Prof. Emeritus Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn. The meeting focused on issues relating to diabetes and elderly care as the two countries have a common interest in these areas.…
Staying healthy, Thailand
The Best is yet to come: Staying Healthy during Retirement
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Contrary to what may be popular belief, retirement does not signal the decline in a vibrant and productive life, only to be replaced by wheelchairs and nursing homes. In fact, all it takes is just some commitment to strengthening your body and mind to make retirement the best chapter of life. Of course, there are…
Staying healthy, Thailand
Living in Bangkok 2016
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Bangkok welcomes hundreds of visitors and new residents every day, all undoubtedly hoping to get the most out of living in this unique and exciting city. When trying to make living in Bangkok an enjoyable endeavor, it’s important to keep in mind that Bangkok is an international city with residents from all corners of the…
Community news, Staying healthy, Sweden, Thailand
“It’s pay or die” – More Thai-Swedes joins battle for health care
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More Swedes unite in Thailand battling for national health insurance rights. Swedish expat organizations in Hua Hin and Phuket earlier this year send a letter to Swedish Minister for Health Care, Gabriel Wikström, pledging their discontent about the national health insurance not covering health services in Thailand. Now the newly founded association “Svenskar in Udon”…
Community news, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Staying healthy, Sweden, Thailand
Uninsured foreigners burdens Thai public hospitals
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Three public hospitals reports of million baht expenses from unpaid hospital bills by foreigners. ScandAsia have gotten insight in Vachira Hospital in Phuket’s outstanding balance on unpaid bills by foreigners and it counts almost 20 million baht negative in recent 8 years. Scandinavians forms 20 percent of this loss. Banglamoong Hospital in Pattaya and Patong…
Community news, Staying healthy, Sweden, Thailand
Swedes in Thailand are battling for health insurance
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Many Swedes living in Thailand have a hard time getting a proper health insurance. Cases and stories a different, but common is that they either deselect insurance or face unmanageable insurance costs as they’re nearing retirement. Now they want the Swedish Government to look into their case. Swedish laws demand that one needs to be…