Healthcare in Thailand
Due to the increase in medical tourism in Thailand the medical facilities found in most area of the country can be compared to the ones found in western countries. Cost…
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How to Obtain a Retirement Visa in Thailand
STEP 1: OBTAIN A NON-IMMIGRANT VISA Requirements: Passport (at least one year remaining before expiration) You must be holding nationality or permanent residence of the country of application Proof of…
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Travel to Thailand
It is possible to enter Thailand by air, land, or sea from countries throughout the region and across the globe. Flying is the most convenient mode of transportation for traveling…
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The Practicalities of Moving to Bali
Some expatriates consider it paradise and, as they might say, thank the gods every day for their good fortune of being able to live in Bali. Others arrive with high…
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Why Retire to Asia?
The “old Asia” of violence and war is a thing of the past. I repeat: Asia is now the most beautiful, the most exciting, the most user friendly continent on…
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Minimizing Culture Shock When First Retiring in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is rapidly becoming a retirement haven where expats can stretch their nest egg to the max. The area is affordable, beautiful, and truly an exotic getaway for most…
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Furnishing Your Home on a Budget in Japan
Furnishing Your Apartment or Home Cheaply An alternative to buying new or used appliances for your home is to check out the Toshiba Techno Network company, which has a service…
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Living in Asia and the Pacific Islands
Geographically speaking, the Asia Pacific region covers an enormous land and sea mass; and from a socio-political point of view it incorporates an exceptionally diverse range of nations. However, perhaps…
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Living in Bali: An Expat’s Impressions
By Robin Sparks “I hardly know why I went to Bali. Perhaps it was to satisfy myself that other men had lied. For I was disillusioned. Months I had wandered…
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In Their Own Words: Expats Living in Bali – Part 2
“What about visas?” I ask him. “There are a number of different visas,” he says. “Some require you to leave the country every two months (like tourist visas) and there…
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