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Scand-Media Books is an online book store specialized in books related to people from Denmark, Sweden, Norway or Finland living in Asia. Some are related to the interesting history of these Nordic countries’ presence in Asia or the lives of individuals from Scandinavia and their achievements in Asia. Some are just useful as a Nordic citizen or simply as an expat living in any one of the Asian countries.

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Scandinavians in Siam This book is a “must” for any Scandinavian working or living in Thailand!The book was first produced in 1980 by the Scandinavian Society Siam to celebrate its 60 years anniversary. It was quickly sold out and so in 2000 the Scandinavian Society Siam decided to reproduce the old book extended with an image gallery of highlights from years in between. The book is also an excellent gift to customers and suppliers in Thailand as well as in Scandinavia.The book covers the early years of Scandinavian – Thai relationship including the “golden era” around the turn of the century during the reign of King Chulalongkorn. The extension part covers year by year from 1980 to 2000 the big and small developments in photos and extended captions of the Scandinavian community in Thailand.A4 size; 160 pages, Hard cover with dust jacket. Printed by Scand-Media Corp., Ltd.
In Memory of the Tsunami in Thailand This book was published by Scandinavian Society Siam in November 2006 – two years after the Tsunami – and distributed as a commemorative gift to its members.”In Memory of the Tsunami in Thailand” remains the only record of the efforts of the local Danes, Swedes, Norwegians and Finns living in Thailand at the time who in various ways got involved in the humanitarian work related to helping their fellow Scandinavians who were directly hit by the tragedy.Scandinavian Society Siam gave in 2010 a number of copies of this book to Scand-Media which we are pleased to be able to offer people with an interest in the recent history of Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland in Thailand.A4 size; 100 pages, Soft cover Printed by Scand-Media Corp., Ltd.
Thai-Danish Relations Through Four Centuries This booklet in both English and Thai language was produced along with an exhibition with the same name that opened on 8 February 2001 at the National Museum Bangkok to mark the State Visit by the Danish Royal Family.The exhibtion and this booklet was produced by Dr. Phil. Jesper Trier with assistance from Peder Joergensen, Sigurd Rambusch and Gregers Moller.A4 size, 44 pages, soft cover. Printed by Scand-Media Corp., Ltd.Please note: Only a few books left!
Hans Christian Andersen Introduction in Thai language This booklet is a Thai language introduction to the life and works of Hans Christian Andersen produced in 2005 as a catalog for an exhibition held at Siam Society to mark the occasion of the 200 Year Jubilee of Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday.Although the images from the exhibition are not there, the booklet is valuable as one of the few authorized sources of information in Thai language about Hans Christian Andersen.A4 size, 24 pages, soft cover. Printed by Scand-Media Corp., Ltd.Please note: Only a few books left!
Fra Limfjorden til Mekhong In 1962, Ruth Jorgensen travelled together with her husband and two babies to a Thailand that no longer exists. Ruth Jorgensen portrays the life of a missionary family in a primitive village where the only water was the reservoir that was filled in the rainy season and then held less and less. Electricity was ony for the few and then only 3-4 hours a day.The book is in Danish language. The price is excl. mailing. If purchased in Denmark, the postage will be only domestic.A5 size, 86 pages, soft cover.Price: 110 DKK / 600 THB
The Royal Siamese Gendarmerie and its Danish Officers The Royal Siamese Gendarmerie, Thailand’s provincial military police force was established in 1897 by the Danish Major Gustav Schau. In this book written in Danish language by one of its prominent officers, Major Erik Seidenfaden, tells the story of the Gendarmerie and portrays its many Danish officers.It took 50 years after it was written before it is now finally published, edited by Peder Jorgensen. Language: Danish.Oversized A5 size; 316 pages, Hard cover with dust jacket. Printed by Poul Kristensens Forlag
While we are looking for more books to offer here, maybe you are the owner of a book that you would like to put up for sale? Send us a description and a photo of the book and we can put it up for sale for you. We do not have an auction option, but you can name your price and add an email address if buyers want to bargain your price. Send your email to gregers@scandmedia.com