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Any cyclists out there? We can now provide bicycle insurance for those that are interested Bicycle insurance Cover for your own bike, third-party liability, personal accidents and medical...

Thai Widows & Expats are pleased to advise that we are once again able to deal with British passport renewals (and 1st time British passports) The current turnround time is in excess of 12 weeks, so it is recommended that renewals be applied for at least 6 months before expiry (or extension)...

One of the major insurers, with whom Thai Widows and Expats deal for motor and house insurance. MSIG, are now offering something a little extra on their 3 year home insurance policies Well worth considering, but does not cover removal of Mothers in Law! Emergency Home Assistance Service free...

For the benefit of members and guests looking in. Upon the death of a British subject here in Thailand, there are no longer any Bereavement benefits for either his wife or children. These stopped almost 4 years ago. Many British expats here still believe their widows will receive a lump sum...

WILLS AND PROBATE Transfer on death account (TOD) This information may be useful for our US members who may not be aware of these accounts. In most caseswhere money is held in Thai or UK banks, and that money is "willed" to a wife/partner or child, it is necessary to obtain probate (or the...

Whilst many of us have a good occupational pension, some will have in addition a small pension/annuity, which perhaps comes from some distant investment or employment. The income from these pensions is often so small that after bank transfer charges there is very little left. From April...

It has generally been assumed that when we depart, our widows would be entitled to a widows pension from former UK employers of around 50% of our pension. In some cases this is reduced where the age difference is more than 10 years This recently has proven not to be the case with several...

We have been asked to assist a foreigner, who will be married later this year to a girl from the Tha Tum area north of Surin. His parents will be attending and he would like someone to attend the wedding who could instantly translate the Thai ceremony to his parents and foreign friends and also...

UK PENSIONS ACT 2014 The single-tier state pension has now passed into law. (14th May 2014) From April 2016, the flat-rate state pension will be set above the basic level of means-tested support, currently £148.40 per week The new State Pension will be a regular payment from the...

Every individual's case is different - that is where the one to one advice becomes important. 1. You don't need a Will at all if you are content to rely on the rules of intestacy in the countries that your assets are domiciled. 2. Anyone can write their own Will - there are simple templates...