What’s up in Bangkok?
I don’t think it is only me who has become a bit lazy when it comes to visiting restaurants that are not exactly in my own area. If you live …
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Take Eat Easy in Soi Yenakat 19
Dear readers, I am excited to introduce you to a recently opened restaurant in Soi Yenakat 19, Sathorn. Yenakat has emerged as quite a culinary street area a string of …
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The Childhood organization founded by Queen Silvia of Sweden
H.M. Queen Silvia of Sweden founded World Childhood Foundation in 1999. Childhood’s vision is that all children should have a childhood free from sexual abuse and exploitation. Every child should …
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In memory of Colin Hastings, September 11th 1950-April 29th 2024
It is with a heavy heart that I remember Colin Hastings. A dear friend and a mentor when it comes to writing. I can’t believe that he has left us. …
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Bangkok spoils your toilet fantasies
In 2015 my friend Photographer Daniel Herron and I was out doing an interview together. After finishing, we were quite pleased and happy with what we had put together and …
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Sex and the City – also in Bangkok?
Since I’m back with my column “Agneta’s world”, I feel a bit like Carrie Bradshaw, (played by Sarah Jessica Parker) the columnist in the cult Serie “Sex and the City”, …
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Easter Sunday in Bangkok 2024
On Easter Sunday March 31st, the Danish and Swedish pastors invited their communities to a joint service at Ruam Rudee soi 4, at the Danish newly acquired townhouse. To be …
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Swedish School Association Bangkok
As a Swedish parent, how much weight do you place on preserving your child’s Swedish heritage? This question sparks considerable debate. In the 1970s, the Swedish School Organization Bangkok was …
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The Savior and The Saved
A warning to all “farang” men, keep your zip closed and your credit card in your own safe. Meet the Norwegian man Steinar Naglestad, a savior in real life. And …
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Playing with the scammers
I have been a Facebook member for years and I have always enjoyed it and still do. It has brought me long lost friends back, it has reminded me about …
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SWEA Bangkok Annual meeting 2024
On February 8th 2024, SWEA Bangkok’s Annual meeting took place at the Swedish Ambassador’s residence. There were 16 SWEOR that took part in the meeting, since the membership has decreased …
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Bangkok’s new Shopping mall EMSPHERE is about everything, amazing, beautiful,crazy,dazzling, you name it!
Bangkok is known for all fabulous shopping malls. They seem to pop up like mushrooms, one after the other. After the Icon Siam, which is huge and very impressing, I …
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Now we are talking flowers!
Thailand has always been known for its very rich flora with many, many beautiful flowers. But there are only very few specialties flower shops. Therefore, you have the fantastic Pak …
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Chef Nilas at Villa Franzén
Chef Nilas Corneliussen, Swedish/Danish (mother Danish/father Swedish). Came to Thailand to do Thai boxing, was forced to stop due to an injury. Studied economy at The University of Bangkok. Was …
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Meet the New Swedish Ambassador to Thailand
ScandAsia had the pleasure to welcome H.E. Anna Hammargren, the new Swedish Ambassador to Thailand, on 23. October 2023. A tall, distinguished woman with long hair and engaging eyes. Anna …
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SWEA Bangkok goes Mexican!
On Friday the 29th of September, SWEA Bangkok organised a Mexican evening at restaurant Mexicano, hotel Rembrandt. Almost 60 persons joined the evening since not only SWEA members with partners …
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The Little Vikings by Clair and Kent
Every now and then, one bumps into the word Viking. The Vikings never seem to stop impressing us. Here I will introduce you to another kind of Vikings, the siblings …
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Who is the woman behind the most controversial adult doll, Barbie?
I was only 6 years old when I first received a Barbie doll. This doll was completely different from all my other dolls. She was, in my eyes, absolutely beautiful. …
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SWEOR, the female Vikings!
Have you ever heard about SWEA? If not, I will give you an introduction to this quite unique, huge women organization. A SWEA, can be described as a female Viking. …
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SWEDEN 500 years, Gothenburg 400 years and King Carl the XVI Gustav 50 years on the throne!
This year it’s already 500 years since Gustav Vasa saved the Swedes from the tyrannical Danes. Gustav Vasa is probably the King we know the most about. He formed Sweden …
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Olof and Marie back in Bangkok
Let me introduce to you our Swedish priest Olof Olsson and his wife Marie. For many of the Swedes residing in Thailand since a long time, their faces are familiar. …
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A kickoff worship service at the Swedish residence!
Today, 21st of May, ambassador Jon Åström Gröndahl opened the door to his beautiful residence for the Swedes and friends. The residence is not so easy to find and it’s …
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Welcome to The Social, National Day Celebration organized by the Thai Nordic Association!
On the 19th of May, the Thai Nordic Association organized an event at the Landmark Hotel on Sukhumvit. This organization was founded already in 1920 and serves the Thai-Nordic community …
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Legendary Iron Fairies at a new location, Grand Opening!
An amazing lot of people followed Johan Davidsson’s invitation to come and celebrate the night with him and his staff at Iron Fairies. Johan said, that he was really worried, …
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Time flies, but Hotel Rembrandt Bangkok persists, but in a new guise!
Hotel Rembrandt on Sukhumvit Soi 18, has been a very popular and known hotel, like a second home to many Scandinavians, for nearly 30 years Simply walking in to the …
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The PINK POLO Day at beautiful Pattaya Polo Club!
On he 11 of March 2023, it was time again to go pink. The Pink Polo event and Queen Sirikit’s cup is a most popular event that people look forward …
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SWEA Bangkok’s Annual meeting
SWEA Bangkok has started the new year 2023 in a very positive spirit, with a “Getting to know SWEA” evening at Cafe ARTIS, located on Sukhumvit soi 18. This Swedish …
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It’s polo in the air!
B Grimm Polo tournament is back with H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Cup 2023 It vibrates in the air, the polo horses are eager to get started. It is now …
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In Memory of Berit Radencrantz, 22.11.1938 – 04.12.2022
Many of us who have lived for a longer time in Bangkok have had the privilege to getting to know Berit. This unique woman had during her lifetime a huge …
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SWEA Bangkok at Vivin & Grocery Cafe Asok
Fourteen SWEA Bangkok members gathered on Thursday the 1st of December 2022 at the cute little Vivin Grocery-Cafe Asok at 1 Sukhumvit 19. This place is the 2nd Vivin & …
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Why not take a day and explore Talat Noi?
Now it’s the time of the year when your family and friends like to come and visit you in Bangkok. This amazing city offers the visitors everything you can ask …
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Camilla Engström, a young Swedish artist and her exposition in Bangkok.
Camilla Engström was born in Örebro, Sweden in 1989. From a very young age, she was very interested in fashion and studied Women’s fashion at the Institute of Technology in …
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All about happiness, equality and human rights – Nordic Film Festival 2022
On Tuesday October 18th, the Finnish ambassador H.E. Mr.Jyri Järviaho opened the door to his beautiful residence for the media. He was joined by the other four Nordic ambassadors, H.E. …
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A new popular watering hole in Bangkok, Ristorante ISOLA by Signor Sassi!
Hardly a week goes by without something new popping up in this bustling city of Bangkok. Recently I had the pleasure to be invited for dinner at a, to me …
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Chez LN Homemade is a dream come true
Meet Jacqueline Naker and Helene Thierry, 2 close friends, neighbors and since a while, business partners! Strolling around Sukhumvit Road is always a kind of adventure. You have the feeling …
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Swedish School in Bangkok moved to Ekamai
Swedish School Organisation in Bangkok – Svenska Skolföreningen Bangkok – has moved. From this month and onwards, the students will meet at a new school Bright Skies International School by …
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Successful Beauties on the High Sea and a Rain of Medals!
This is a story about two amazing Swedish brothers, who were two top designers of several successful Olympic winners. I’m referring to the late brothers Einar and Carl-Eric Ohlson. During …
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Summer in the city 2022
Such a beautiful summer Scandinavia offered this year! It was, in many Scandinavians opinion, too warm when the temperature went up to 31 degrees. If you are used to the …
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Swedish footballplayer became top Chef with Michelin stars
MEET CHEF BJÖRN FRANTZEN, a young Swedish Chef, who now has opened restaurant VILLA FRANTZEN on 7 soi Akat 3, Chong Nonsi Bangkok. For Swedish people the name Björn Frantzen …
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What is Indoor Floorball?
Floorball has been a popular sport in Sweden since many years. It’s a kind of hockey with five players and a goal keeper in each team. Both men and women …
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BANGKOK TWILIGHT – new novel by Swedish Author
Meet the blond Swede Peter Björk, who grew up in Värmland, in his regional and resident city of Karlstad. There is a famous expression in Swedish saying “The sun always …
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MANGO ART FESTIVAL 2022 AT RIVER CITY
One of the most comprehensive art festivals in Thailand, an opportunity for artists from all disciplines to express their potential under the theme “A VISION FOR A BETTER TOMORROW”. This …
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A day at Jin Wellbeing County
To talk about getting older and retirement is something most of us like to postpone, but before you know it, you are there. On a sunny Friday morning, the Thai-Swedish …
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PANIC!!! I CAN’T FIND MY CELL PHONE!!!
The mobile telephone, to have or not to have? Not a question anymore. Today we can all agree to that we live in a totally digital world. When I grew …
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Princess Pa’s Cup back in Hua Hin after 3 years absence.
On Saturday the 9th, Hua Hin was busy again with the Princess Pa’s Polo tournament taking place. It’s now 3 years since the last time polo was played on the …
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It’s a rich man’s world
The 2022 MOTOR SHOW at Impact Arena! You don’t have to be a big fan of cars, to enjoy a visit to a Motorshow. You step into a world full …
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Thai-Italian Chamber hosting “The Education Forum 2022” on Thursday the 24th of February.
I was very happy when I received an invitation from the Thai-Italian Chamber to attend “The Education Forum 2022” that took place at newly renovated Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok. I …
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A week with two girls, Sabrina and Thea, member of The National Danish Performance Team on their stay in Bangkok
During a week in February, I had the pleasure to host 2 young, Danish girls in my home, Sabrina May Elmhoff and Thea Lunde Högh. Both have choosen to take …
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Padel, the new huge “In Sport” and the fastest, growing sport in the world.
The relatively new sport Padel, has become very popular around the world lately. It says, that a Padel similar game, was played on a cruise ship already in the 1920s, …
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SWEA BANGKOK NEWS
A new year has started and SWEA Bangkok has had its Annual Meeting January the 19th at the Swedish residence. For the second time, the Swedish ambassador and spouse, opened …
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