Pension system

  • ExpatsBritish expats uncovered in Thailand as UK probes pension fraud

    British expats uncovered in Thailand as UK probes pension fraud

    In a fresh twist for British expats soaking up the sun abroad, the cloak of UK banking secrecy is about to be lifted if there’s a whiff of state pension fraud. The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, currently being dissected in the House of Lords, is pegged to hit the legal books in early 2025. This new legislation will…

  • Thailand NewsFrozen in time: British expats losing out on pensions in Thailand

    Frozen in time: British expats losing out on pensions in Thailand

    Three British expats reveal their nightmare experiences of having their UK pension frozen, thanks to a government policy that leaves them with unadjusted savings, sparking widespread outrage. David McConkey believed he was heading for paradise when he retired to Bangkok in May this year. After 40 gruelling years as an electronics buyer, the 72 year old Scot was ready to…

  • Thailand NewsBritish granny’s pension nightmare in Thailand

    British granny’s pension nightmare in Thailand

    An 87 year old British woman regrets her move to Thailand to be closer to family, as she struggles to survive on a frozen UK state pension of just £300 (approximately 14,000 baht) a month. Christine Gloria Fox, who lives near Pattaya on Thailand’s east coast, laments her decision to relocate to what she describes as an expensive area where…

  • Retire in ThailandThe trend of early retirement in Thailand

    The trend of early retirement in Thailand

    As the global employment landscape persistently evolves, the subject of early retirement is progressively garnering attention in the digital television industry of Thailand. This trend is largely steered by a complex blend of economic circumstances, competition, and strategic business planning. In the year 2017, an encouraging resurgence was witnessed within the advertising section, displaying a 10% advancement in total advertisement…