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    5 ways retirees in Thailand lose money (and how to stop it)

    Retiring in Thailand can be affordable and enjoyable, but many retirees lose money due to common mistakes. High living costs, scams, and unexpected expenses can quickly drain savings. There are five ways that retirees in Thailand can lose money and...

  • Phuket now has a world class shopping hub

    Phuket now has a world class shopping hub

    by Tim Newton The population of Thailand is around 70 million people. I think most of them were at the opening night of the new Central Floresta on September 10. As far as openings go this must have put a smile on the Central owners and management involved in bringing this new shopping experience to fruition – it was a…

  • Hello Bangkok Christian College – It’s the 21st century

    Hello Bangkok Christian College – It’s the 21st century

    PHOTO: Bangkok Christian College In a sign that the Thai education system still has a way to go, the Bangkok Christian College has been forced to backtrack on using the phrase “sexual deviation” to describe transgenders and other shades of the GLBT spectrum. But the college insists it will still host a controversial seminar in Bangkok as planned. The seminar,…