Thai government bans expats from political protests


The Thai government has declared that it believes foreign workers are being recruited by the pro-Taksin Shinawatra United Front for Democracy (UDD) opposition or Red Shirts. Red Shirt rallies represent large anti-government protests and as such Suthep Thaugsuban, the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of security affairs, has taken the unprecedented ...

Top tips for homesick expats


The recent Expat Mood Monitor from Halifax International has delved into the psyches of British expats to reveal what they miss most and how best to cope with the longing. Relocating to another country can be a daunting experience for some but can also be filled with the thoughts of things ...

British expat in Dubai swimming first


32-year-old British athlete Jamie Atherton has achieved the feat of becoming the first swimmer to go around the famed Palm Jumeirah. Atherton, who works as an account manager with the AME Info group, finished the charity swim in just under five-and-a-half hours and did so as a tribute to his close ...

Dubai expats honour Remembrance Day


A somber ceremony on Remembrance Day saw the British expat community observe two minutes silence last week. Around 200 expats attended the Poppy Day ceremony which was held at the residential gardens of the British Embassy compound. Also in attendance were troupes of local scouts, brownies and girl guides from across ...

Aussie expats giving up on Britain


Stricter UK visa regulations and continued economic gloom are the reasons being attributed to increasing numbers of Australian expats leaving the Old Dart and returning home. This represents a change from the traditional reason most from down under end up heading home, the miserable British weather. However, weather related and economic sunshine ...

Canada names Michael J Fox as their most influential expat


Michael J.Fox, celebrated actor and world-renowned fighter against Parkinson’s disease has been declared at Canada’s most influential expat. Fox, a native of Edmonton, took top honour in a contest organised by the Canadian Expat Association. Fox beat off competition of other short-listed candidates which included ice-hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, rock icon ...
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