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Swiss retire and move to Thailand

Voters this weekend rejected plans to cut occupational benefits to make up for an ageing population. Swiss pensioners are already feeling the pinch and opting to spend their twilight years in Thailand, where the cost of living is much lower. (SF/swissinfo.ch)

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