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Compulsory Pensions and Excellent Healthcare Citizens and Permanent Residents working in Singapore have to pay into the Central Provident Fund (CPF) which is the Social Security system. Strictly speaking Singapore does…

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Driving in Singapore

Driving in Singapore Do I Drive on the Right or the Left? Ok, now, where do I park! Being behind the wheel of a car in a foreign country can…

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Foreign Business Act

In general, a foreigner is permitted to wholly own a business in Thailand, unless the specific activity of that business is restricted under the FBA or another law. Definitions: Alien…

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Asia

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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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 province contains unique cultural,…

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Asia

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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Asia

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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Brewery and Micro Breweries

Singapore does not even rate in the top 50 countries for beer consumption per capita, according to the 2011 Food and Lifestyle Report from the Kirin Institute. Yet do not…

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Finance

Corporate Tax – benchmarked to attract business and multinationals

Singapore is pro-business Singapore is a leading example of a country that maintains low corporate income tax rates. It also introduces various tax incentives to attract and keep business and multinational…

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Proper Table Manners in Singapore

Proper Table Manners in Singapore Food is a very important aspect in Singapore life. The residents of Singapore and the visitors to the area are able to enjoy some wonderful…