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Swedish nationals were among 1,362 foreigners deported from Cambodia during the first 10 days of July. The removals came as authorities stepped up a nationwide crackdown on online scam operations …
Swedes among more than 1,300 foreigners deported from Cambodia Read More
A Swedish man wanted by International authorities has been arrested in Jomtien and is being prepared for deportation to Sweden, Thailand News reports. The 26-year-old Swedish national was detained on …
Swedish fugitive arrested in Jomtien on Interpol warrant Read More
A Swedish man was taken to safety by police in Chiang Mai after he was found wandering in traffic in a distressed state, with locals claiming he had been left …
Swedish tourist found wandering Chiang Mai after alleged romance scam Read More
Whether for work, retirement, love or adventure, thousands of Danes are living all over Thailand. Isolated in bustling cities, far-off villages, and touristy beach towns, it can be hard to …
Peter Romhild heads a special place for Danes in Thailand, “We are so much more than a church” Read More
The Norwegian Church Abroad in Pattaya is inviting members of the local Norwegian community to join a shared dinner on 8 July. The gathering will take place at Scandic Apartments …
Norwegian Church in Pattaya invites community to shared dinner on 8 July Read More
The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and Vietnam have concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement, Reuters reports. The decision is the ending of more than a decade of talks …
EFTA concludes free trade agreement negotiations with Vietnam Read More
A 59-year-old Finnish man was stabbed in Pattaya by his partner in the early hours of 2 July after an argument over about 200 baht, according to local police. The …
Finnish man stabbed in Pattaya by partner after dispute over 200 baht Read More
Malaysia’s Sunway University has made history by becoming the first Malaysian team to compete at the FISU World University Championship Cheerleading, returning home with a silver medal from this year’s …
Malaysian university wins first ever medal at world cheerleading championship in Sweden Read More
Norwegian shipping group Eitzen has signed a contract with China’s Zhejiang Dongpeng Shipbuilding & Repairing Co. to build two of what are expected to become the world’s largest fully battery-powered …
Norwegian Eitzen orders giant electric container ships from Chinese shipyard Read More
Consumers across the EU, including Denmark, Sweden and Finland, will now pay more when ordering goods from non-EU online retailers such as Chinese retailers Temu and Shein. The new customs …
3 euros more; EU’s new import duty goes into effect hitting Chinese products Read More