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Singapore Money Changers
Singapore Money Changers
I love cash! When in Singapore its handy to have cash at all times. I’ve found that most places in Singapore do accept credit cards. However If you don’t have…
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Thailand
Thailand
The Kingdom of Thailand, otherwise known as the Land of 1000 Smiles, is the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, after Indonesia. It also ranks second in Southeast Asia…
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Marrying in Thailand
Marrying in Thailand
Due to the beauty of the country many foreigners come to Thailand to get married, either with somebody from their own country or with a Thai national. Here are the…
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Tourist Visa
If you are planning a short holiday in Thailand you may not require a Thailand visa if you are citizen of one of the approximately 40 nations that qualify for a Thai visa waiver or Thai…
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Thai Permanent Residency
Obtaining status as a Permanent Resident (PR) in Thailand has many advantages. It allows you to live permanently in Thailand, with no requirement to apply for an extension of stay. You…
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Work Permit
To legally work in Thailand, a foreigner must apply for a work permit. A work permit is a legal document that states a foreigner’s position, current occupation, or job description and…
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Tax Law
Whilst not being sophisticated law, the income tax laws in Thailand are quite encompassing, and prescribe that the following earnings are subject to tax in Thailand:
All earnings…
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Jobs foreigners are not allowed to do in Thailand
Jobs foreigners are not allowed to do in Thailand
There is a decree made in 1979 which prohibits Foreigners to work 39 occupations. Some of these prohibited jobs were modified or…
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Where to Go
There are five regions of Thailand: North, Northeast, East, Central, and South, which are divided into 75+1 provinces, each geographically distinct from the others; each Thailand…
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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 to…
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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…
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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 for treatment is…
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Not One but Two Small Businesses for This Expat Trio
Linda and Hellmut Pedersen and their expat venture in Panama called Chiriqui Mini Storage is a going concern between Boquete and David and has been for several years. However, now…
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Medical Tourism for Expats and Retirees in Latin America
Definition of Medical Tourism
Medical tourism refers to people traveling abroad to obtain medical treatment. In the past, this usually referred to those who traveled from…
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Discover The Hidden Gem of The Bahamas
Escape the crowds and enjoy a place of your own for vacation in the paradise of Long Island, Bahamas, the best-kept secret.
Looking to escape the hotel/resort experience and have a…
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The 7 Secrets to Being a Successful Expat in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
The 7 Secrets to Being a Successful Expat in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Have you ever marvelled at the lives of successful expats living abroad? Perhaps a few of your Facebook…
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Nicaragua
History
Nicaragua’s history is a rich one-storied with various periods of political unrest and turbulence.
On his fourth voyage in 1502, Christopher Columbus was the first known…
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Buying Property in Nicaragua
Before getting into the steps of buying real estate in Nicaragua, we would like to repeat a very old but very valuable advice: Rent first before buying. And if possible come to stay in…
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Living with the Nicas
You moved to Nicaragua, settled into your new home and already know your neighbourhood, nearest stores, the best movie theaters, the most beautiful places to spend the weekend.
Now…
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Finding Work, Work Permits and Umbrella Companies in Nicaragua
If you think it will be easy to find work in Nicaragua, think again. People are paid very low wages for labor. Construction workers, gardeners, maids earn less in a whole day than is…
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