Take better care of yourself!
How different are we Scandinavian women, compared to Asian women, when it comes to spoiling yourself and treating your body with SPA visits? On a very hot and humid morning, …
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Swedish School Organization Bangkok meets for end of semester gathering
On June the 8th 2019, the Swedish School Organization in Bangkok, met students and parents at Blue Parrot, Sathorn soi 10. This was our last getting together before the summer …
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SWEA Bangkok celebrates Sweden’s National Day at Millenium Sukhumvit soi 20
SWEA organized a lovely lunch on June the 6th 2019, to celebrate our National Day. We were 17 SWEOR gathering together at the nicely decorated function room at Millenium. Almost …
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Go with the flow
Third generation owner of Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok, Karan Sivasiamp, discussed the property’s new sensational features and how important is in the hospitality business to go with the flow. For …
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Discover the porters daily life in China Town, seen through Göran Ehren’s photo lens!
In the afternoon, May the 11th 2019, Cajutan invited to a new photo exhibition. This time, with longtime Bangkok citizen Göran Ehren. He has captured many people and situations, locations …
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Swedish School Organization in Bangkok makes a day trip to Farm de Lek!
On Saturday the 11th of May, the Swedish School Organization made a day trip to Farm de Lek at Tambon Khlong Yai, Amphoe Ongkharak. The school organization has been planning …
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Exhibition about dogs & with dogs
Restaurant Cajutan, Sukhumvit soi 18 and Stefan Hallin, Cajutan’s manager, opened on Saturday the 5th of April 2019 an exhibition with photographs by Michael J. Baines, Founder & President of …
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SWEA Professional and Danish Women’s Networking
SWEA Professional and Danish Women’s Networking, got on Wednesday evening the 3rd of April, 2019 together at Mrs. Charlotte Haentzel’s beautiful home on Sukhumvit 18, to listen to a presentation …
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Ratanawadee Winther back in Denmark
I was going through some old photos, that photographer Daniel Herron took a few years ago for an interview that I wrote for ScandAsia with khun Ratanawadee Winther, spouse of …
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Sala Sudasiri Sobha, the family owned concert hall in Lad Prao
“My life is full of dreams. One of my dreams was to have an ideal concert hall which has beautiful acoustics along with a beautiful piano. A hall which both …
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Keep them afloat
Thailand-based Swedish actor Kjell Bergqvist helps underprivileged Thai children learn a vital survival skill – swimming. “Do you know how many Thai children drown every day?” Kjell Bergqvist, a famous …
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Swedish School Organization Bangkok pays a visit to “Mamma’s Kök”
The Swedish School organisation meets regularly Saturday mornings at NIST on Sukhumvit soi 15. On Saturday February the 9th, NIST was closed, so we took some of our young pupils …
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“The Mother of Life Coaching” visited SWEA Bangkok
SWEA Bangkok (Swedish Women Educational Association) had its Annual Meeting at the Rembrandt Hotel on January the 17th , 2019. Usually these meetings are not too popular and seldom have …
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Kenneth Radencrantz’ funeral
Kenneth Radencrantz’ funeral took place on the 28th December 2018. Agneta de Bekassy was there among the many friends and members of the family who attended the ceremony. “It was …
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First advent at Swedish Residence Bangkok
On 3 December the 1st advent was celebrated at the beautifully decorated Swedish Ambassador’s Residence in Bangkok, with 150 guests in attendance. Many old Bangkok faces and a lot of …
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Your choice: do you opt for sauna or ice lab?
We all know that the popular Finnish Sauna is good for both body and mind. Spending time in the sauna with friends or just sitting by your self is relaxing …
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The Swedish community in Thailand had quite a blast on Saturday 6 June 2015 at Radisson Blue Hotel in Bangkok. The crowd was about 200 persons, including quite many Thais …
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Mie and Björn on a 2 years mission to Thailand
The other day, I had a meeting with Mie and Björn Wennerström, a Swedish couple who just arrived a few months ago to Thailand, for a 2 years important mission. …
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Bangkok Then and Now
ScandAsia’s Agneta Bekassy has asked a two well-known Scandinavian residents in Thailand, who have lived in Bangkok for more than 20 years, what they think about Bangkok of the past …
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Katja Nordgaard: The Nordic light in Bangkok
Eyes like deep blue fiords, blond hair like snow covered mountains and a smile like the midnight sun, let me introduce to you Katja Nordgaard, Norway’s Ambassador to Thailand. …
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Hotel Continental is one of the most prestigious trademarks Oslo has. And the impressive building is about to be reopening its luxurious apartments at the end of a renovation process …
Hotel Continental In Norway Ready To Reopen Read MoreBold HR Practices You Should Try
If you think you are a good HR manager, first of all, kudos for your confidence. Not a lot of people can self-assess their professional skills and label themselves as …
Bold HR Practices You Should Try Read MoreGoing All Out at Oktoberfest
We all love a good beer now and then and what better excuse to cut loose and indulge our love for brewed beverage than to participate in one of the …
Going All Out at Oktoberfest Read MoreDenmark To Use Differentiated Online Gaming Taxes
Online Danish gambling venues will be submitted to different tax regimes according to the ruling issued by the General Court of the European Union. The ruling has officially established that …
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Have you ever wondered if you can do something different with the colored pencils, crayons, brushes, rollers and other office supplies you usually buy from us? Whether you want to …
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Advance Voting in the Norwegian Elections in Pattaya
Norwegians living in the Eastern Seaboard area and interested in voting in the elections in Norway can do it at the Norwegian Consulate in Jomthien. The information below in Norwegian …
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How safe would you say your current car is? Can you think of anything that would make it more secure? Are you aware of the “smart car” concept? It’s a …
Smart Car Safety Technologies Read MoreHobbies: these are the top hobbies for Scandinavians
Probably, you didn’t expect that hobbies can be really different according to cultural roots. Actually, Chinese people don’t usually go out to play football with friends, while this is a …
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The first Gripen fighter for Thailand completed its maiden flight in Linköping, Sweden, today. The flight took off at 14:50 local time and lasted for 80 minutes with Saab test …
First flight for Royal Thai Air Force Gripen Read MoreAutomotive Locksmith Service: Know Before You Start Your Road Trip
There is no travel experience quite like a road trip. You get the chance to see things at your own pace, stop at whatever captures your imagination, and experience the …
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The translations were done by Anna Mattsson, Chheng Hokkhim, Neth Sary, and Johan Rahm. The Literary Academy Cambodia-Sweden was founded in October 2003 to promote literary exchange between Sweden and …
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