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The grandeur of Sukhothai
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 15/06/2023
» While the majority of visitors arriving in Sukhothai head straight to Sukhothai and Si Satchanalai Historical Parks, which were added to the list of the Unesco World Heritage Sites in 1999, this lower northern town itself provides a variety of local delights for those wanting to experience slow life, local wisdom and the splendour of nature.
Incentives offered to foreign filmmakers
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 10/06/2021
» The revenue from foreign film production in Thailand has doubled during the first four months of this year.
Luring guests off the beaten track
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 24/06/2019
» Tourism in second-tier provinces is in the spotlight as a key driver to generate income and jobs for rural communities, with promotional campaigns and tax perks on offer.
Free sightseeing bus
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 11/04/2019
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand has joined hands with Hua Hin/Cha-am Tourism Association and local partners in Hua Hin to introduce a free sightseeing bus.
UK pension liberalisation and how the changes affect expats
Spectrum, Published on 18/01/2015
» In his 2014 budget, the British Chancellor of the Exchequer announced the most significant pension liberalisation of the past century. The action by George Osborne affects all people with UK private pensions. It’s worth noting, however, that the UK state pension, funded by national insurance contributions and run by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), is unaffected, although these old-age pensions are also subject to a different reorganisation and revision of rules.
The business of living life as an expat
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 07/09/2014
» Expats living abroad are often surprised at the effort required to effectively manage their affairs. Those of us who have left our home countries have usually not emigrated in a single step, yet many resolve not to go back to live in their home country if they can help it.
The UK budget and the expat
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 06/04/2014
» The recently announced UK budget has raised a number of eyebrows. Initial responses are mixed, as there are perceived tax disadvantages and pension advantages, so what do the changes really mean for expats?
Is Fatca just for fat cats? US expats beware
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 23/03/2014
» The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (Fatca) will take effect on July 1. If you are a US expat what does that mean for you?