The Expat Edge

Thailand's Offshore Income Tax: What Expats Must Know in 2026

Thailand's Offshore Income Tax: What Expats Must Know in 2026

Published on: 17/05/2026

Thailand now taxes all offshore income remitted after 180+ days of residency. Your pension, dividends, and SIPP drawdowns may be taxable. Here's what to do.

A 45% Rate Hike Probability: What the Warsh Fed Means for Expat Portfolios

A 45% Rate Hike Probability: What the Warsh Fed Means for Expat Portfolios

Published on: 17/05/2026

Markets shifted from 1% to 45% rate hike probability in one week. Here's what the Warsh era means for expat currency exposure, duration, and pension income.

EU Pipeline Gas Ban June 17: What European Expats Must Do With EUR Assets

EU Pipeline Gas Ban June 17: What European Expats Must Do With EUR Assets

Published on: 17/05/2026

Russian pipeline gas is banned in the EU from June 17. Eastern European energy prices will rise first. Here's what this means for your EUR pension and savings.

UK Gilt Yields at 5%: The DB Pension Window British Expats Must Act On

UK Gilt Yields at 5%: The DB Pension Window British Expats Must Act On

Published on: 16/05/2026

UK 10-year gilts hit 5%, the highest since 2008. Q1 GDP has likely peaked. Here is why British expats must review their DB pension transfers now.

COSCO's Hormuz Run: How the Blockade Is Splitting Into Two Markets and What Expats Must Do

COSCO's Hormuz Run: How the Blockade Is Splitting Into Two Markets and What Expats Must Do

Published on: 16/05/2026

A Chinese COSCO supertanker just transited Hormuz without US interdiction. Here is what the oil market bifurcation means for expat costs and portfolios across Southeast Asia.

The Johor-Singapore SEZ Wants Indonesia: What the Trilateral Hub Means for Expats in the Region

The Johor-Singapore SEZ Wants Indonesia: What the Trilateral Hub Means for Expats in the Region

Published on: 16/05/2026

Singapore's Trade Minister just proposed expanding the JS-SEZ to include Indonesia. Here is what a trilateral supply chain hub means for expat professionals, property, and tax planning in 2026.