Discuss about life in Singapore. Ask about cost of living, housing, travel, etiquette & lifestyle. Share experience & advice with Singaporeans & expat staying in Singapore.
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Last post by Pal
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00 am
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Stamford American International School
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Pal » Thu, 02 Feb 2017 10:34 pm
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Stamford American International Singapore offers an holistic education for students from 2 months to 18 years of age, being the first and only school...
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Stamford American International School seems like an excellent choice for expat families in Singapore. I like that it offers multiple internationally...
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Last post by Raymond L Clay
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 5:00 pm
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joop » Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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Paint
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Steve1960 » Fri, 09 Jan 2015 10:25 pm
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So I can go into any number of hardware stores in the UK and buy 5 litres of white emulsion paint and it comes in a plastic can. I can use a little...
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Yea, maybe I should buy a plastic container there is very little chance of stopping the rust falling into the can when reopening. I also thought...
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Last post by Steve1960
Sat, 10 Jan 2015 5:25 pm
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Where to buy Hammock in Singapore?
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the_saint » Wed, 05 Nov 2008 1:25 pm
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Hi,
Does anyone know where to buy a hammock like this one in Singapore?
Basically what I need is a freestanding hammock chair.
Thanks for any...
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Amazon. Ebay.
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Wed, 07 Jan 2015 10:57 pm
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Client moving to Singapore
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Minty Bagley » Sat, 27 Dec 2014 7:57 pm
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Our executive director who is from Oregon has decided to move to Singapore to personally take care of the company. I have been in contact with him...
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Thanks for your replies. I have actually send him his options but prior to that I have talked to some colleagues who already met him and said that he...
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Last post by x9200
Fri, 02 Jan 2015 3:39 pm
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PHL Embassy BS?
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Dert42 » Thu, 18 Dec 2014 4:04 pm
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So my helper is supposed to be going home for Christmas on Monday.
Philippino helpers apparently need some special paperwork from the embassy to go...
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Probably a pain to get to.
This is the type of nonsense my fellow citizens have to deal with! And they wonder why a lot of Filipinos want to get a...
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Last post by Steve1960
Tue, 23 Dec 2014 2:05 pm
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At what point do you remain here, and sell your 'home', back
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JR8 » Mon, 15 Dec 2014 2:20 pm
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.... home'.
As I wrote just earlier on another (Banking) topic. ...
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Having just done my latest tax return, I'm going through similar thoughts,...
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Nice read JR8! My approach so far has been to spend only what we need, ensuring a reasonable and a gradually rising lifestyle and then set aside...
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Last post by Wd40
Sun, 21 Dec 2014 10:27 am
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Zoo at Christmas
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Steve1960 » Wed, 17 Dec 2014 11:52 am
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I may ahve asked this in a previous year but cannot find the post, in any event we didn't go.
However this year we are seriously considering going...
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Thanks for the feedback, I am just not sure how busy it will be Christmas week. Maybe we will try this weekend when the ex pats will be doing the...
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Last post by Steve1960
Wed, 17 Dec 2014 1:59 pm
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Bulk-buying beer and wine for Xmas
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JR8 » Sat, 13 Dec 2014 4:11 pm
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'Christmas is coming, and the goose is getting fat'*; but the wallet is getting thinner too :?
We've discussed buying the subject before, but...
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NTUC has 30 can crates for $66. (Not 24 cans) ($2.20/can)
You are right. Realised my mistake while walking through NTUC this afternoon.
Thanks.
D....
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Mon, 15 Dec 2014 9:05 pm
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Banking woes
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Steve1960 » Wed, 19 Nov 2014 12:20 pm
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I am extremely hacked off with OCBC today. They have just returned a cheque I tried to deposit advising they cannot process it as the name on the...
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Yes, then make might make best sense.
Having just done my latest tax return, I'm going through similar thoughts, plans... re: my home. Sell now, or...
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Last post by JR8
Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:52 pm
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Buying UK foods
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lesrob » Wed, 10 Dec 2014 3:29 pm
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I am coming to Singapore at Christmas from Jakarta where I am based. I want to buy weetabix (not weetbix - Australian) and also Birds instant...
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When in doubt in Singapore, hit Mark & Spencer's for UK comforts.
Actually I just came back from M&S at Wheelock Place and a bit pissed off with...
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Last post by Barnsley
Fri, 12 Dec 2014 11:26 am
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Recommendations for designer cake bakers and photographers
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kbeng » Wed, 10 Dec 2014 8:35 pm
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Hi guys, I just joined a local firm and got relocated to the lion city recently.
Assigned to source for service providers for a major corporate...
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I don't know anyone but you really ought to call the American Association of Singapore and talk to either their General Manager or Events Manager....
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Last post by Strong Eagle
Thu, 11 Dec 2014 7:06 am
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Was this some form or scam, or just an 'awkward approach'.
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JR8 » Thu, 27 Nov 2014 8:23 pm
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Walking home today, mid-pm, I came out of the MRT and was ambling homewards. I was stopped half-way across a junction as the lights changed, and a...
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The market (rental) is desperate in some spots... and agents are being pushed to the wall or out of the business.
Good riddance.
The industry...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Wed, 10 Dec 2014 10:22 am
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UK EXPATS TO BE TAXED ?
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martincymru » Fri, 05 Dec 2014 4:24 pm
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Any truth in the rumour that UK govt is considering taxing UK expats on overseas earnings irrespective ?
If that's the case then would it be...
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George Osborne, the Chancellor, is reportedly preparing to announce that capital gains tax will be charged on British property sold by overseas...
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Last post by JR8
Mon, 08 Dec 2014 4:34 pm
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General stuff, tailor, food stores
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LivinginSG » Tue, 05 Aug 2014 3:03 pm
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Hi all
Just moved to SG
Can anyone recommend a good tailor as well as food stores (fresh produce, cheese, cured meats, etc...)?
Cheers
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You could shop around and see what they say, I have to wonder if some tailors are making out on the fabric being part of the overall deal.
Even...
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Last post by Brah
Sun, 07 Dec 2014 8:56 am
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Camping in East Coast Park
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bgd » Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:54 am
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Every morning I walk in East Coast Park. Every morning I see regular campers, same tents, same faces, same place. These are not visitors, they are...
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If you see something, do something !
they are not gonna get picked up and be locked up ..
Individuals and families facing housing difficulties...
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Last post by ecureilx
Thu, 04 Dec 2014 9:50 pm
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The first few days
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Miss Swan » Mon, 24 Nov 2014 4:34 am
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Some advice here would be great. With my husband leaving for Singapore in a month's time, we are actually quite lost as to where he can spend the...
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We're sticking with public transport, thank you very much! Ha..! It is an absolute pleasure to go by public transport once you've experienced...
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Last post by bgd
Thu, 27 Nov 2014 10:38 am
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Charity that collects?
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Addadude » Mon, 24 Nov 2014 5:45 pm
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Does anybody know of a charity that is willing to come to a donor's home to pick up stuff rather than require the donor to 'self-deliver?
I've...
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Charities have been used as garbage disposal by unscrupulous donors ... as bulk disposal costs money..
now few charities want to collect unless...
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Last post by ecureilx
Mon, 24 Nov 2014 10:11 pm
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Paid childcare leave
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Fortan » Fri, 28 Mar 2014 2:45 pm
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I am a little in doubt as how to understand the rules here in Singapore, when it comes to childcare leave.
I have been told by the company I work...
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I have been through this discussion recently due to our new arrival and as GM of our Singapore office I have been negotiating with HR on behalf of...
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Last post by Steve1960
Thu, 20 Nov 2014 11:44 am
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Hot Dog and Burger Buns
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nutnut » Wed, 19 Nov 2014 4:36 pm
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Hi all,
I am looking for decent priced hot dog and burger buns for an upcoming BBQ. Anyone have any idea where I can get around 80 of each fairly...
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Im sorted for sausages, they aren't cheap either
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Last post by nutnut
Wed, 19 Nov 2014 11:21 pm
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How to book a hotel in Singapore with best savings
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abbby » Mon, 17 Nov 2014 2:47 pm
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I found a hotel to book during the Dec holidays, i called up the hotel to check on the rates and there wasn't much of an offer because of the peak...
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sundaymorningstaple: it's no wonder..the rates all seem to be rather high.
steve1960: Will try Agoda...thanks.
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Last post by abbby
Tue, 18 Nov 2014 10:21 pm
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Back home drivers license
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The Ref » Sun, 16 Nov 2014 8:55 pm
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I have just seen that my Australian drivers license has expired around 6 months ago.
What is the general consensus on keeping the validity of the DL...
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Can't you just swap your Singapore License back for an Aussie license if you go back?
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Sun, 16 Nov 2014 10:51 pm
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