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”Where were you last Wednesday? Are you having an affair?”. This is not marital problems, but the conversation in the ‘locker room’ of The Flying Farangs – Bangkok’s very own …
Flying Farangs – Expat Ice Hockey in Bangkok Read MoreThe sun, the beach and a tighter stomach. That is what Health Care Denmark (HCD) offers in a combined solution. Plastic surgery and a luxury holiday in one convenient package. …
Thai Plastic Surgery Hospital Critical of Its Danish Agent Read MoreThe famous actor and billionaire Klaus Pagh has marries a Thai woman by the name Nancy. The fact that Klaus Pagh was already 44 years old when Nancy was born, …
Klaus Pagh Marries Young Thai Woman Read MoreArla is following the competitors into the Vietnamese market as it launches the milk powder brand Milex to the 84 million strong market. “In view of the enormous growth, we …
Arla Launches Milk Powder in Vietnamese Market Read MoreIt was just another Wednesday night in Bangkok, but if you were invited to Dream Hotel at Sukhumvit, you had the pleasure of experiencing a true diva. Caroline Henderson, who …
Interview with Caroline Henderson: Swedish-Danish Jazz Diva Visiting Thailand Read MoreA number of Danish men have married Thai prostitutes, who need a husband in order to legally stay in the country. And in a number of these cases, the men have …
Pedophiles Marry Thai Prostitutes to get to their Children Read MoreThe Danish Ambassador Klavs Holm will be leaving his office in Singapore from September 1st. Klavs Holm’s new work place will be The Foreign Ministry in Copenhagen where he will …
Ruben Madsen new Danish Ambassador to Singapore Read MoreA 40 year old Norwegian man, Mr. Jan Roger Håvik, was found dead Thursday morning in his apartment in Pattaya. Apparently, the man had committed suicide by hanging himself. Jan …
Norwegian Man Hangs Himself in Pattaya Read MoreAccording to Danish newspaper, Politiken, Thailand is a dangerous place when it comes to animal bites. Last year, 32 Danes were bitten by animals in Thailand which could mean that …
Watch Out for Animal Bites in Thailand Read MoreTuesday morning at 7.30 the members of the Scandinavian chambers of commerce were invited to a breakfast meeting on Taiwan and its role in China and Asia. The meeting took …
Low Turnout for Breakfast Meeting on Taiwan Read MoreFor 7 years Swedish citizen, Christina Gustafsson, has been jailed in Manila. She misses Sweden, nothing else, because she hardly remembers the outside world. Why?Smuggling narcotics is a serious crime …
Behind Bars and Missing Sweden Read MoreA nursery school in a Tsunami hit area north of Phuket was opened Friday by the Danish Ambassador. The Tsunami is still present in the minds of children and their …
Danish Funded School opens in Tsunami Area Read More“Sweden has had a huge involvement in Laos since the end of the Vietnam War and I think it stems from our interest in the politics of that war. It …
Interview with Chargé d’Affairs AnnLis Åberg: The Swedish Presence in Laos Read MoreØyvind Høyen is one of the few Norwegians in Vientiane. He has been here since New Year where he works for UNIAP. That is short for United Nations Inter-Agency Program …
A Norwegian Fighting Against ‘The Modern Slavery’ Read MoreThe semiannual church service for the Swedish community in Vientiane was held on Saturday May 19 at The International School. The Swedish priest in Bangkok, Lennart Hamark, had traveled to …
Service and Singing in The Swedish Community in Vientiane Read MoreMaria and Andreas are leaving the Swedish School in Vientiane after 2 years of service. They will be replaced by Ola and Anna who will arrive in Vientiane around July. …
New Teachers at The Swedish School in Vientiane Read MoreThe national day of Norway, May 17, was supposed to begin at 8 am, but due to heavy rain it was not possible to gather everyone and raise the flag …
Norwegian National Day in Bangkok Read MoreA 47 year old Norwegian man who was arrested last year for pedophile activities in Thailand was due in court last Monday, but the case was postponed as the police …
Case Against Norwegian Pedophile Postponed Read MoreThe SEB bank that usually is located in Singapore – among other places – visited Bangkok on May 10th in order to host an event for its present and potential …
SEB event: An Economic Outlook for the Corporate Gypsies Read MoreThe annual general meeting of the SSS was held at The Sheraton Sukhumvit in Bangkok May 9th. After a brief confusion about whether to eat before or after the meeting, …
Dramatic Annual General Meeting for SSS Read MoreDanish artist Marianne Hvass Kure first workshop was held May 9th in Pandora Furniture in Sukhumvit soi 53. The workshop was the first in a series of three held in …
A Danish Artist and her Asian Workshops Read MoreJuly may not be high season in Thailand, but that does not stop 51 gymnasts from Balle School of Music and Sports from coming. Former and current students as …
51 Danish Gymnasts to Tour Thailand Read MoreBehind this initiative is a Danish lady, Pernille Harboe, who has lived in Manila sine the 70s. Every day until May 10th, she is cooking and serving Danish lunch and …
Dining with HC Andersen in Manila Read MoreRight now, four young Danes are trainees in Scandinavian Trend or Filtra as the company’s name actually is. Filtra was started by Per Stangegaard – an eager golf player – …
Scandinavian Trend: Trainees for the business and the Philippines Read MoreFlemming with Eden in Paradise“We ran away to Bantayan Island” says 48 year old Flemming with reference to his wife, Eden and their escape from Cebu in 1999. Her parents …
Two Danish Resorts in the Philippines: To Stay or Not to Stay in Paradise Read MoreA typhoon to change his mindJørgen West has lived in Spain for many years as a part of the large Scandinavian community at Costa del Sol. But a couple of …
A Danish Musician with a new Life in the Philippines Read MoreCaptain Jens Hansen has sailed the oceans of the world most of his life. Yet he does not miss the years at sea. From his company office he has a …
Captain – Not Only by Title Read MoreTo many Filipinos Denmark is a distant country, but to the villagers in Cadiz, the water running from their tabs is Danish. Entering the village, the first thing you see …
Philippine Village Thankful for Danish Water Read MoreEver since the beginning of times, the Aetas – indigenous people of the northern Philippines – have lived on the slopes of Mount Pinatubo. One day, the sun turned black, …
A Dane And His Aeta Friends On The Mountain Read MoreAs the Admiral is relocating to Soi 27, April 19th was the last time the TDCC Network Event could take place in the Admiral in Soi 18. For the event, …
Last DTCC Network Event in Soi 18 Read MoreIt may have been one day too late, but on the 17th of April, The Danish Embassy hosted the celebrations of Her Majesty, Queen Margrethe’s 67th birthday. The event took …
The Queen’s Birthday Celebrated in Bangkok Read More“I actually enjoy the ceremonies in Thailand more than I used to enjoy marrying a couple off in Sweden”, says Lennart Hamark, the Swedish priest of The Scandinavian Church in …
Swedish Beach Blessings in Thailand are Booming: “I still do!” Read MoreTwo sisters, Maren and Julia Friberg from Hvittingfoss, Norway, have contributed to the development of Phayathai Home for Orphans. The girls have so far collected 175,000 baht and that has …
Norwegian Teenage Girls Fund Thai Orphanage Read MoreThere are tuk-tuks all over Bangkok, because it’s a Thai tradition. But Anders’ ride is parked in the eastern end of Silom Road in walking distance from the Oriental Hotel …
Rolls-Royce Massage Read MoreOne of the best places in town for Danish meat balls and Scandinavian food in general is moving from its current location at Sukhumvit Soi 18 – where it has been …
The Admiral is Closing, Moving and Re-opening Read More11 teams of 11 year-olds from three parts of the Mekong area will today battle in a Norwegian sponsored football match in Hue, Vietnam. It is the Norwegian Football For …
Kids from Thailand, Vietnam and Laos Battle in Norwegian Sponsered Football Match Read MoreDung Quat Vocational School has been granted a loan of almost 4 million USD by the Prime Minister. The money, which is meant for buying equipment for the school, is …
Vocational School on Shopping Spree with Danish Money Read More6 days of work if you’re up for it There is a lot to look after for 71 years old Louis who has traveled all over the world as a …
Six Pregnant Pigs Need Active Senior Hands Read MoreChristian Laursen, 47, has been employed at BNH since the Summer of 2006. He is not planning a return trip to Denmark any time soon. “I could have stayed home, …
Do you speak medical? Read MoreTourism Deputy Minister of Malaysia, Mr. Chai is optimistic when he estimated the Scandinavians visiting Malaysia this year. The Minister is in Scandinavia in order to promote the Visit Malaysia …
Malaysia is Hoping for Scandinavian Tourists, but Finns are Sceptical Read MoreChiang Mai has been fighting severe air pollution for the past two weeks and the visibility is as low as 100 meters in some places. If the situation does not …
Chiang Mai is Heading for Emergency Law Read More“Once again Indonesia has been struck by disasters and once again many of its people have experienced hardship. On behalf of the Swedish Government I wish to convey my sincere …
Sweden Sends Aid and Condolences to Indonesia Read MoreA Danida sponsored program to help handicapped children in The Philippines will continue when Danida and The Danish Society of Polio and Accident Victims (PTU) withdraw in near future. PTU …
Danish Program for Handicapped Children to Continue in the Philippines Read MoreA Danish project in Vietnam on sexual rights and knowledge has just been evaluated and as a result of the Danish Family Planning Organization’s (DFPO, known in Danish as Sex …
Danish Sex Project in Vietnam to Continue Read MoreA 57 years old Dane died Monday 26th of February in The Philippines according to Cyber Divers News Network. Local media reports that the unfortunate man was admitted to the …
Danish Diver Dies in Snorkeling Accident in The Philippines Read MoreAs Vietnam joined the World Trade Organization from January 2007, Danish shipbuilding companies are ready to jump on to a ship that is said to go far. The last week …
The Danish Ship is off to Vietnam Read MoreDanish beer maker Carlsberg has been chosen to form a partnership with Vietnamese brewer Habeco when the latter is privatized in the near future. This is a result of the …
Carlsberg Wins Habeco Deal Read More“Swedish bosses have more international experience than their Nordic neighbors”, says an advertisement made by an Icelandic advertising agency. The text in itself is not offensive, but these days, the …
Swedish Bosses See More G-strings Read MoreThursday night the Ambassador had opened his doors in order to host the DTCC Annual general meeting. At 6 pm the meeting started during which four members of the board …
DTCC Annual General Meeting at The Danish Embassy Read MoreA Swedish man was arrested Wednesday morning in Pattaya for illegal medicine trade. Among the evidence collected in the home of the Swede, was morphine based pain killers, antibiotics and …
Swedish Man Arrested for Illegal Medicine Export Read More