A World Kindness Day: Spread kindness, prevent illness – Get your 10% discount
With World Kindness Day just two days away on November 13, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how empathy and care can make a real impact, not just in our relationships but in our health, too. This day is all about creating a more compassionate, understanding world, an opportunity to connect the themes of kindness and health prevention. For expats in Thailand, showing kindness to yourself and others by taking proactive steps in health can make a difference in both your well-being and the community around you.
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted – Aesop
Health as an act of kindness
Good health is a gift to those around you. By keeping yourself healthy, you reduce the chance of spreading illnesses and can actively contribute to a healthier community. In Thailand, where pollution, tropical diseases, and food safety concerns present unique challenges, taking steps to stay healthy benefits everyone. Expats, who may not have the same immunity to local diseases as locals, play an essential role by ensuring they don’t bring potential health risks into the communities they live in.
Practising self-care and making choices that protect your health can go a long way towards preventing illness. For instance, maintaining a nutritious diet, exercising regularly, and keeping up with routine check-ups demonstrate respect not only for yourself but for the well-being of others.
Understanding Thailand’s unique health risks
Living in Thailand as an expat brings health considerations that might be unfamiliar to you, such as the high humidity, tropical diseases like dengue fever, and seasonal air pollution, particularly in cities like Bangkok and Chiang Mai. These factors contribute to an increased risk of respiratory illnesses, skin conditions, and food- and water-borne diseases.
Protecting yourself against these risks is also a way of showing kindness to the people you interact with daily. When you take precautions to avoid getting sick, you’re less likely to pass on infections to friends, colleagues, or community members, particularly vulnerable groups like children and the elderly.
Simple acts of kindness: Hygiene and preventative care
Preventive measures, such as practising good hand hygiene and staying on top of vaccinations, are simple yet impactful acts of kindness. Vaccinations, for example, protect not only you but also those around you by reducing the spread of preventable diseases. In a country like Thailand, where healthcare might differ from what expats are used to, staying vaccinated against common illnesses can make a big difference.
Having access to preventive care and vaccines can sometimes be costly. Health insurance, like Cigna’s expat plans, often covers these essentials, ensuring you and those around you stay protected without unexpected expenses.
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Prioritise mental wellness and manage stress
Adjusting to life in a new country can be challenging, especially when adapting to new surroundings, customs, and sometimes even a language barrier. The stress of adjusting, managing work, and maintaining family routines can affect both physical and mental well-being.
To stay balanced, engage in stress-relieving activities like exercise, mindfulness practices, or family outings, and maintain open communication within the family to ease the transition. Building a supportive network and setting aside time for self-care are also essential steps in managing stress and promoting mental wellness for the whole family.
Showing kindness to others by staying informed
Awareness about local health risks is another way to prevent illness. In Thailand, expats should be mindful of risks like air pollution, seasonal illnesses, and the potential for mosquito-borne diseases. Check local health updates, use air purifiers during high-pollution months, and protect against mosquito bites during the rainy season.
Taking these precautions not only helps protect your family but also ensures that you are not inadvertently putting others at risk. Health insurance tailored for expats can support these preventive efforts, making it easier to access information, treatments, and preventive services without financial strain.
Spread kindness through health protection today
World Kindness Day is a reminder that health is a gift that extends beyond oneself. Having a comprehensive health insurance plan means you can be proactive with routine health checks, stay covered in case of illness, and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing you’re protected in a foreign country. Here’s what Cigna offers for expats:
Cigna offers health plans for expats in Thailand that are crafted to your unique needs, from preventive care to mental health support. Here’s how each plan empowers you to stay proactive and kind to yourself:
Silver Plan: Essential coverage that takes care of core needs, including hospital and emergency care. It’s ideal if you’re looking for robust protection without overwhelming extras.
Gold Plan: Comprehensive outpatient benefits and maternity care, making it a great choice for families and those who want added flexibility in healthcare options.
Platinum Plan: Designed for those who want complete security, this plan provides unlimited annual coverage and extensive wellness benefits, including mental health support and preventive services for a well-rounded approach to health.
With Cigna’s plans, you’ll be ready to face any health-related challenges, whether for routine care or unexpected emergencies, without the worry of high out-of-pocket costs. This World Kindness Day, consider the impact of staying healthy, not just for you but for everyone around you.
Limited time offer: Promotion ends at the end of November 2024
Get 10% off your expat plan for the lifetime of your policy!
T&Cs apply*
Kindness begins with taking care of yourself and the world around you, and with the right health insurance, you can do both effortlessly.
*Cigna Healthcare reserves the right to amend or withdraw a promotion at any time without notice. This promotion ends on November 30th, 2024. This 10% discount will apply for the lifetime of the policy and is only eligible to new Cigna Global Individual customers. The discount may only be applied by a sales agent and cannot be applied in conjunction with any other offer, except the 10% discount given to policies paid annually in full. If you choose to pay your policy annually in full, your 10% discount will be applied after the 10% annual discount has been applied. Only Cigna Global Individual Policies are eligible for the 10% discount. A minimum purchase value of $2000 for policies based in Europe is applicable. Policies based in the rest of the world require a minimum purchase value of $3000 to be eligible.
