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Sat, 02 Dec 2023 9:19 pm
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Post here for survey, questionnaire or poll for our expat members.
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ROBINSONS GIVEAWAY: Top 5 posters in February to win Robinsons Collections vouchers

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by Pal » Sat, 20 Jan 2024 10:11 am » in Announcement, Help & FAQ

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ROBINSONS GIVEAWAY: Top 5 posters in February to win Robinsons Collections vouchers worth up to $500!

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Nice!

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Frasers Hospitality

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by Pal » Mon, 01 Jan 2024 11:24 am » in Staying, Living in Singapore

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More than a hotel, our Gold Standard serviced residences feel just like home. Only better....

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Very nice

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Save more on international money transfers with Instarem

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Australian International School Singapore

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AIS has a long history of delivering a holistic, rounded education. What makes us truly unique is that we offer a...

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Canadian International School

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by Pal » Sat, 18 Aug 2018 10:25 pm » in Parenting, Family & Schools

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The Canadian International School (CIS) is a leading international school in Singapore. Founded in 1990, CIS has over...

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Bump for this thread 8-)

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Fri, 15 Jan 2021 6:08 pm
Stamford American International School

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by Pal » Thu, 02 Feb 2017 10:34 pm » in Staying, Living in Singapore

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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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SAIS International School .

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Sticky Thread gives you access to a direct channel to your most potential customers. Choose from relevant categories to have your stickies in....

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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
Singapore Street Directory

Last post by ecureilx « Thu, 10 Jul 2014 8:35 am
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by Pal » Mon, 12 May 2008 4:43 pm

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StreetDB - Singapore Street Directory
StreetDB.com is an interactive online Street Directory with mapping, driving directions and travel guides for...

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are these street maps still functional? i tried the link and sites but doesnt seem to take me anywhere... :???:

Street DB just worked for me.

it...

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Deposit USD into Bank of America account?

Last post by PNGMK « Wed, 02 Nov 2022 11:05 am
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by 18000rpm » Mon, 31 Oct 2022 1:15 pm

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Is there a way to deposit cash (USD or SGD) into a US Bank of America account without having to do a TT or wire and pay fees?

Thanks for any advice!

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If you have a local bank account then use WISE. Still got fees but very low.

I just tried WISE and for a $5000 transfer the total fee was $21...

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Last post by PNGMK
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 11:05 am
I made the mistake of signing up for "Trust Bank"

Last post by bro75 « Tue, 01 Nov 2022 1:20 pm
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by PNGMK » Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:45 pm
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Don't be me.

It's crap because they don't really care.

It's junk built by outsourced people.

It's the worst of the worst of fintech because it...

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I am ok to use it as a replacement for my NTUC OCBC card.

It is good to use for fairprice purchases and you can receive some vouchers and cashback.
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Tue, 01 Nov 2022 1:20 pm
Britain's rotating PM

Last post by Lisafuller « Sat, 29 Oct 2022 10:24 pm
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by Lisafuller » Sat, 29 Oct 2022 12:31 am

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Anyone have any thoughts on the whole English political situation? They've gone through three PMs in less than 90 days, and the outgoing one couldn't...

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Not looking good for the Conservatives, re opinion polls, which is perhaps why Boris bailed out the last minute.

He bailed out at the last minute...

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Last post by Lisafuller
Sat, 29 Oct 2022 10:24 pm
Looking for Polish language tutor

Last post by Lisafuller « Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:43 am
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by nicholas1339 » Sat, 23 Apr 2022 9:36 pm

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Hi all,

I have tried finding a Polish language tutor in Singapore but it appears there are none.

If anyone of you happens to be Polish and are...

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hi, are you still looking for a polish language tutor?

OP was last active two days after the post was made, so I doubt they will be coming back to...

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Last post by Lisafuller
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:43 am
Any Phuket recommendations?

Last post by Lisafuller « Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:56 am
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by Lisafuller » Sun, 18 Sep 2022 12:11 am
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Hi everyone, I’m headed off to Phuket this week for vacation. Wondering if anyone has any interesting recommendations? Will be staying in the patong...

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Before you check the price :)

Actually, it's around 7000 baht or $260 SGD per night. This is for a villa for two adults. I know price is relative,...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:56 am
Interpol red Notice for misappropriating $88k

Last post by Lisafuller « Mon, 24 Oct 2022 2:07 am
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by Wd40 » Sun, 25 Sep 2022 8:07 am
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Just came across this article:

I am kind of surprised $88k is not a lot right? It gets you Interpol lookout notice?

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I think the whole Conveyancing process of purchasing property is super inefficient in this day and age, just because it is used to solve a DVP...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 2:07 am
Why Men Cheat

Last post by Wd40 « Sat, 01 Oct 2022 8:00 pm
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by Curiosity » Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:25 pm
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To all men

This is a sensitive topic to talk about and yet not a foreign topic. But I do want know why men cheat on their partner (gf, wife,...

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I read somewhere that this is by design, biologically.
Men and women are created differently.
Men's instinct is to go and mate with as many women as...
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Last post by Wd40
Sat, 01 Oct 2022 8:00 pm
Dr. Chee Soon Juan

Last post by tiktok « Fri, 30 Sep 2022 4:52 pm
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by tiktok » Thu, 29 Sep 2022 1:37 pm
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This may not be of great interest on an expat forum, especially since he'd probably send most of us home if he got in power. But what an inspiring,...

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No way local will give him a chance to lead government.

Those old enough will not forget what he did to Mr Chiam See Tong.
May be new citizen will...
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Last post by tiktok
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 4:52 pm
Expat family with special needs teenager

Last post by jalanjalan « Fri, 30 Sep 2022 11:55 am
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by heloise.campbell » Fri, 30 Sep 2022 8:04 am

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Are there any services for expats in Singapore who require assistance and support for a special needs teenager or young adult?

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You could try contacting MINDS (Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore) and APSN (Association for Persons with Special Needs). They...

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Last post by jalanjalan
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 11:55 am
Working remotely while waiting for LTVP

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Fri, 30 Sep 2022 5:33 am
[Health Insurance] For new approved PR

Last post by malcontent « Fri, 30 Sep 2022 1:25 am
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by NN05 » Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:10 am

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Dear all expats,

I have just been approved PR 3 months ago and it's now time to renew my health insurance policy with Great Eastern which I have...

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You can’t trust an insurance salesperson because they have every incentive to sell you all kinds of nonsense that you don’t need.

Priorities should...

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Last post by malcontent
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 1:25 am
Why women cheat

Last post by Lisafuller « Thu, 29 Sep 2022 1:04 am
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by PNGMK » Fri, 16 Sep 2022 4:11 pm
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To all women

This is a sensitive topic to talk about and yet not a foreign topic. But I do want know why women cheat on their partner (bf, husband,...

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Haven't you heard, 43 is the new 23? So, yes I am young in heart. I know cheating is common nowadays, for men and women. It just that, in my circle,...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 1:04 am
Britain turning into a submerging market

Last post by malcontent « Wed, 28 Sep 2022 1:33 pm
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by Wd40 » Sun, 25 Sep 2022 6:25 pm

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Liz Truss's govt cut taxes for the rich at a time when inflation is double digits. Pound sank 3% in one day and UK GILTs yields rose by 50bps. UK is...

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Looks like mostly media hype. Trickle down economics is not as bad as socialists make it out to be.

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Last post by malcontent
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 1:33 pm
Phone zombies

Last post by Lisafuller « Tue, 27 Sep 2022 8:59 pm
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by tiktok » Tue, 20 Sep 2022 12:05 pm
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Does anyone else think that people in Singapore are unhealthily obsessed with their phones? Everywhere you go, people have their noses buried into...

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Personally I don't see anything wrong with it. Especially, when it is publicly posted on their website. Don't nightclubs that also serve food and...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Tue, 27 Sep 2022 8:59 pm
What are you all doing when restrictions are lifted?

Last post by Lisafuller « Tue, 27 Sep 2022 2:04 am
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by Lisafuller » Sun, 24 Apr 2022 11:43 pm
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2 days to the 26th… what are you all looking to get up to when the time comes? I’m looking forward to taking full advantage of the no pax limit,...

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2 days to the 26th… what are you all looking to get up to when the time comes? I’m looking forward to taking full advantage of the no pax limit,...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Tue, 27 Sep 2022 2:04 am
Cancelling P.R. when you have HDB property

Last post by Titan70 « Mon, 26 Sep 2022 6:49 pm
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by Titan70 » Mon, 26 Sep 2022 3:50 pm

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I consider my situation unique and I don't know if anyone has had to do this and if they did, if they would still frequent this board.

I am a PR...

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Thank you Jalan

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Last post by Titan70
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 6:49 pm
Landlady refused to let tenant move in after getting the deposit and rent to other ppl, then refused to return the depos

Last post by Titan70 « Mon, 26 Sep 2022 4:27 pm
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by WilliamYang1 » Fri, 15 Jul 2022 7:23 pm

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Where can get cheap legal aid?

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I think it's better to report to the police.
already reported. They said it's civil case and suggest me to find an lawyer. But l couldn't afford an...

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Last post by Titan70
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 4:27 pm
Mask or no mask

Last post by Lisafuller « Mon, 26 Sep 2022 2:49 am
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by Lisafuller » Wed, 24 Aug 2022 8:37 pm
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Now that masks are soon to be optional, I’m wondering what you all are planning on doing. Personally, I’ve gotten in the habit of making faces behind...

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Mask poking your eye? That’s never happened to me LOL. For me, it’s nice to be able to get from point a to B without my whole face becoming sweaty...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 2:49 am
Granting entry to new EP holders

Last post by malcontent « Thu, 15 Sep 2022 7:12 pm
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by kieranmartin6223 » Thu, 15 Sep 2022 6:12 pm

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Hi all,

Does anyone have a sense based on government comments or the like of when they'll start granting entry to new EP holders again?

Our plans...

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Hiroo Onoda, the war ended long ago… come on back!

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Thu, 15 Sep 2022 7:12 pm
Impact of expat life on kids

Last post by malcontent « Mon, 05 Sep 2022 10:29 pm
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by Wd40 » Sat, 03 Sep 2022 9:30 pm

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I have this question especially for long term expats who have lived here for more than 10 years and who have kids who dont identify any other place...

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This is also a question that we are wrestling with. My wife and I are PRs but our daughter is not due to multiple rejections. I am not sure where she...

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Mon, 05 Sep 2022 10:29 pm

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