Getting travel insurance for a tourist trip to Thailand can be worth it if you can’t afford to lose the money you’ve already invested in the expenses, if you’re traveling to Thailand during the flood season, and if it’s likely you’ll need to delay, interrupt, or cancel your trip. Travel insurance in Thailand can reimburse…
Inbound travel insurance for travelers going to Thailand will provide them coverage for medical and travel emergencies and interruptions once they are inside Thailand. Inbound travel insurance doesn’t generally include coverage outside of the final destination unless it is added to your policy. As an international broker with over 20 years of experience and over…
Singapore has three parts to its tax system: a fiscal policy, a tax policy, and government operating revenue. Tax rates for expat individual income max at 22% for residents and 15% for non-residents. Property taxes for expats who own and occupy their property max at 23%. If you need to understand Singapore’s tax system and…
Expats working in Singapore will owe income taxes in the country. Tax rates and guidelines depend on whether you are a permanent resident or not. For non-residents, the tax rates vary depending on the type of work you complete in Singapore and whether or not the income is from rental properties. Are you working in…
The people of Thailand and expats working legally have access to universal health insurance coverage funded by general taxes or social security programs. This insurance covers most services at public hospitals and clinics. Expats must have a social security card in Thailand to be eligible. Are you hoping to move to Thailand? Or would you…
Employee benefits are a key part of a worker’s compensation and quality of life. Whether you’re looking to relocate to the city-state or are a working professional there, here’s everything to know about employee benefits in Singapore, from mandatory employee benefits to other popular benefits. Singapore is known for its competitive job market and its…
The best Singapore expat forums provide valuable information and help expats connect with one another. Some of the most popular are Singapore Expats Forum, Singapore Expats Facebook Group, New Singapore Expats Facebook Group, and Singapore Expat Women. Are you an expat moving to or already living in Singapore? If so, you may want to connect…
Small Businesses should include health insurance, a retirement plan, and paid time off in their employee benefits package. Employers should also be aware of the employee benefits that they must include, as required by law, such as workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance. Are you an employer ready to revise your employee benefits plan? Are you…
This guide is written for expats, digital nomads, and retirees who are trying to decide if Tanjong Pagar is the right neighborhood for them. Before moving to Singapore, you should consider how close Tanjong Pagar is to dining, entertainment, shops, education, healthcare, and transportation. To make it easy for you, Pacific Prime has compiled all…
This expat guide about Tiong Bahru, Singapore, will explain the plentiful housing, shopping, entertainment, educational, and healthcare options this neighborhood has to offer you. This centrally southern community in Singapore has charm and history worth your consideration. By the end of this article, you’ll have a much better understanding of the quaint appeal Tiong Bahru…
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