Krabi’s Danish Gold and Diamonds Expert
Lars Krog Rasmussen is standing by one of his many lockers. He is trying to help out a couple. The husband wants to to buy his wife a new bracelet. …
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Aava Resort & Spa Ready to Roll
Kati Häkkinen and Atte Savisalo are currently enjoying their lives in Khanom, on the main land close to Koh Samui in the south-eastern part of Thailand. In September, their new …
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Eleven Good Years in Malaysia
So far, it has been eleven good years. That is how Erik Lund describes his time in Malaysia. He lives on the island of Penang, close to the Thai-Malaysian border, …
Eleven Good Years in Malaysia Read MoreJohnny Reimar inaugurates new Half-Way Home in Pattaya
With the sound of ‘Amazing Grace’, a group of blind children opened the ceremony in front of a obviously moved crowd.Johnny Reimar and Christina Obel on Thursday cut the ribbon …
Johnny Reimar inaugurates new Half-Way Home in Pattaya Read MoreMikael Hemniti Winther new Danish Ambassador to Thailand
After a long career with the Danish foreign service and intimate knowledge of Sout East Asia, 50 years old Mikael Hemniti Winther has been appointed as Denmark’s new Ambassador to …
Mikael Hemniti Winther new Danish Ambassador to Thailand Read MoreNew Danish Networking Association in Hua Hin
Steve is the man behind HuaHinDK.com – Danish Networking Hua Hin. On the 10th of December 2010, he launched the website to kickstart the new Danish association in Thailand. Already, …
New Danish Networking Association in Hua Hin Read MoreSwede Attacked by Tiger
The tigers are taken care of by some of the local monks, and normally they are very friendly. But when Erik from Sundsvall climbed into a restricted area with nine …
Swede Attacked by Tiger Read MoreHelsinki: What’s Wrong, Heathrow?
And this 2003 closure only lasted for half an hour, writes BBC. An unusually heavy December, in regards to snowfall, has forced numerous European airports to close down for several …
Helsinki: What’s Wrong, Heathrow? Read MoreFirst Nordic Ever to Exhibit at The National Gallery
The Norwegian artist has been living the most of his life since 2006 in Thailand, and his new exhibition, “UNTITLED OCEAN”, works with the motto: “Release Humanity. We need a …
First Nordic Ever to Exhibit at The National Gallery Read MoreNorwegian Seamen’s Church’s Shrimp Evening
For the first time, the Norgwegian Seamen’s Church held a Shrimp Evening. One of the regular visitors at the church, Børge Rolfsen, offered to ready and cook the shrimps for …
Norwegian Seamen’s Church’s Shrimp Evening Read MoreYoung Danes to Sail at Langkawi
Langkawi, Malaysia, will host the Optimist Dinghy World Cup from December 28 2010 to January 8 2011. Here, Denmark will be represented by five talented young sailors. 15-year-olds Amalie Stubdrup, …
Young Danes to Sail at Langkawi Read MoreTake the Ferry From Pattaya to Hua Hin
A new high speed catamaran ferry inaugurated today will shorten the distance bewteen Pattaya and Hua Hin to three hours and fifteen minutes. The Thailiving Ferry will provide the exclusive water …
Take the Ferry From Pattaya to Hua Hin Read MoreNorway to Hold Meeting Between Sanan and Thaksin
According to The Nation, Sanan may meet up with Thaksin in Norway very soon.Legal Advisor Noppadon Patama said on Wednesday, although he could not confirm, that he believes Sanan would …
Norway to Hold Meeting Between Sanan and Thaksin Read MoreZabai Golf’s New Website Up and Running
So far it has been dragging out a bit, but now Zabai Golf has its new website up and running. “Finally we have the new website up and running, this …
Zabai Golf’s New Website Up and Running Read MoreDanish Embassy Warns About Floods
Currently 21 Thai provinces feel the massive floods that have taken 21 lives during the travel from north towards Bangkok. “Danes in the areas affected by the floods should keep …
Danish Embassy Warns About Floods Read MoreVisitBeyond: No Flood Panic
Although the flood coming from northern and central Thailand is threatening Bangkok, there is no greater reason to overreact, says Visit Beyond. “We know there is a flood coming, but …
VisitBeyond: No Flood Panic Read MoreASTW Gets Australian 100 Million Gig
A&S Thai Works Co., Ltd. (ASTW) has got a 100 million Baht order for a complete turn key meat and bone meal plant for the Australian meat processor Primo Smallgoods …
ASTW Gets Australian 100 Million Gig Read MoreWozniacki Wins China Open – World’s No. 1
On Monday, Caroline Wozniacki celebrated her achievement as moving up the list – all the way to the top – of the women’s tennis world rankings. And at the same …
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Where dreams come true
“We normally had around 15 to 20 weddings each year. Now though, we have at least 60 a year.” It is good times for the Norwegian company Krabi Specialisten in …
Where dreams come true Read MoreSwedish Storage Facility in Phuket
If you are ever in need of storing some items for shorter or longer time, then Swedish Robert Akerblom might just have the answer for you. On August 30 he …
Swedish Storage Facility in Phuket Read MoreCaretaker Witnessed the Death of Johan Winlöf
By Pimjai C. Mongkol, Bjarne Wildau, Thomas Lykke Pedersen and Søren Lykke Bülow “It’s surprising how that tiny woman could kill that big man,” says Chalermchai Yarangwong, caretaker at the …
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According to ScandAsia’s information, the wife of now dead Swedish businessman Johan Winlöf has bailed herself out of prison. Also in the news: Well-known Swedish Businessman Killed in Bangkok “We …
Admits Killing Swedish Husband – Released on Bail Read MoreDrunk Driving to Become Illegal in Philippines
The new bill is filed as House Bill 382 and seeks to declare driving while under the influence of alcohol or liquor a criminal act. “The World Health Organization (WHO) …
Drunk Driving to Become Illegal in Philippines Read MoreDouble Taxes in a Time of Recession
More than 50 people showed up at Wednesday morning’s Breakfast Seminar arranged by the Nordic Chamber of Commerce. The arrangement was held at The Grand Sheraton Sukhumvit, and 34 of …
Double Taxes in a Time of Recession Read MoreNew Danish Ambassador in China Looking to the US
At yet another fine breakfast meeting in the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China, members of the chamber met to network, have some breakfast, and listen to a guest speaker. …
New Danish Ambassador in China Looking to the US Read MoreSwedes Runners-Up at The Ambassador’s Cup 2010
106 golfers representing countries like Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Thailand, and Japan participated in the yearly ‘Ambassador’s Cup’ at the Lam Luk Ka Golf & Country Club. It was a …
Swedes Runners-Up at The Ambassador’s Cup 2010 Read MoreOpen House at the Nearly Danish Club on Friday
Today, The British Club in Bangkok is an international club with members from more than 40 different nationalities. According to the club, far to few Scandinavians are aware that they …
Open House at the Nearly Danish Club on Friday Read MoreRape Charges on WikiLeaks Founder Reopen
The case with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is reopened, Swedish prosecutor Marianne Ny says in a press release according to politiken.dk. In August, the Australian journalist was arrested in absentia, …
Rape Charges on WikiLeaks Founder Reopen Read MoreIndonesian Volcanic Ash Stops Air Traffic
Smoke and ash from the Sinabung volcano in Indonesia is causing problems. The volcano has not been active since around year 1600, and this makes it impossible to say how …
Indonesian Volcanic Ash Stops Air Traffic Read MoreDrain Pipe Failure in Thailand to be Re-Invented in Denmark
The Dane Karsten Andersen from Termalou has since 2007 worked together with controversial Danish inventer Poul Jakobsen to dig blue drain pipes into the Thai beaches to re-establish them after …
Drain Pipe Failure in Thailand to be Re-Invented in Denmark Read MoreEnd of Manhunt: Lee Aldhouse Arrested at UK Airport
Aldhouse and Longfellow engaged in a bar fight in Raway on August 14. Afterwards, the murder suspect followed the American home and stabbed him, says Phuket Gazette. The 28-year-old murder …
End of Manhunt: Lee Aldhouse Arrested at UK Airport Read MorePrince Henrik of Denmark Visits EXPO 2010
Focus of the three seminars will be on areas such as sustainable energy, food safety, and scientific collaboration, says the Danish Embassy in China. The DCBF has invited leading Danish …
Prince Henrik of Denmark Visits EXPO 2010 Read More800,000 Pakistanis Still Need Help
800,000 people in Pakistan desperately still need help af a consequence of the floods in the country. So says the Danish newspaper Kristeligt Dagblad. The UN is now applying for …
800,000 Pakistanis Still Need Help Read MoreWikiLeaks Rages: Launches Thaileaks
Earlier this week, the Thailand authorities closed the access to WikiLeaks on security grounds, as the government stated. “This is not acceptable, anywhere in the world. Therefore we make all …
WikiLeaks Rages: Launches Thaileaks Read MoreNorway Spends 30 Million Dollars to Save Indonesian Forests
In January 2011, Indonesia is supposed to impose a two-year moratorium on deforestation. Norwegian officials said, accoring to AFP, they were satisfied that Indonesia is currently making progress towards its …
Norway Spends 30 Million Dollars to Save Indonesian Forests Read MorePhuket Loses Expo 2020 Bid – Ayutthaya Ahead in the Run
After a six-month study by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, the cities are left in the race for Thailand’s bid on the World Expo 2020. Phuket had high hopes, …
Phuket Loses Expo 2020 Bid – Ayutthaya Ahead in the Run Read MoreThai-Burmese Border Closure Costs Thailand Millions a Day
The Thai-Burmese order has been closed for more than one month, and no one knows when it will reopen again. This is causing a whole lot of problems. Especially at …
Thai-Burmese Border Closure Costs Thailand Millions a Day Read MoreThai Government Chopper Crash Kills Five
Wednesday, officials said that a Thai government helicopter crashed in the ountry’s mountainous north, reports CNN. The chopper went missing Tuesday during heavy rainstorms. It belonged to Thailand’s Natural Resource …
Thai Government Chopper Crash Kills Five Read MoreCozy Dancham Networking at New Venue
On Wednesday, the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce met for the monthly networking evening in Bangkok. Free beer, finger food, and soft drinks were given to the around 60 people who joined …
Cozy Dancham Networking at New Venue Read MorePhuket: Norwegian Scammed For 200,000 Baht
Phuketwan today reports that Norwegian tourist Kjell Olav Forseth, 52, has been scammed of 200,000 bath (39,000 norske kroner). He arrived on Phuket on August 5, and on August 9 …
Phuket: Norwegian Scammed For 200,000 Baht Read MoreLoads of Illegal Foreign Workers in Thailand
Bangkok is the most popular place for foreigners to work in Thailand. Approximately 30 per cent of the foreign workers do their business here. According to statistics from the Ministry of …
Loads of Illegal Foreign Workers in Thailand Read MoreChinese Berry Pickers Leave Sweden
Before they went to Sweden, a recruitment agency promised the berry pickers huge amounts of blueberries and great earnings. They were promised a plantation to pick the berries from, but …
Chinese Berry Pickers Leave Sweden Read MoreDeadly Mushroom: Don’t Eat the ‘Little White’
In the past 30 years, more than 400 sudden deaths have occured during the rainy season in the Yunnan province. Following a five-year investigation, researchers from the Chinese Centre for …
Deadly Mushroom: Don’t Eat the ‘Little White’ Read MoreDanish Students Receive Chinese Science Prize
A study of four different substances abilities to counteract epilepsy has lead to a prize for the two Danes Aleta Miechels Pedersen and Mikkel Stoklund in Guangzhou, China. The prize …
Danish Students Receive Chinese Science Prize Read MoreExpo: Chinese Student on Trip to Sweden
As result of winning the competition back in May, Junjie Liu’s prize was a field trip to Sweden to learn more about the Swedish design tradition. Between August 11 and …
Expo: Chinese Student on Trip to Sweden Read MorePrince Henrik of Denmark to Inaugurate Factory
The windmill subtractor from Jutland ind Denmark has invested more than 70 million Danish kroner ($12 million) in the new factory in Tianjin. When the factory opens on the 29th …
Prince Henrik of Denmark to Inaugurate Factory Read MoreNew Bill Looks for Peace in Southern Thailand
The Nation reports that Thailand’s national Army Commander-in-Chief, General Anupong Paochinda, on Tuesday expressed confidence that the newly-defined Southern Border Province Administrative Centre (SBPAC) will contribute to authorities’ efforts to …
New Bill Looks for Peace in Southern Thailand Read MoreLaos to Get Power Plant Worth Billions
Thai power supplier Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding and two South Korean firms, SK Construction and Korea Western Power, are involved in the consortium, reports Straits Times. The Electricity Generating Authority …
Laos to Get Power Plant Worth Billions Read MoreThailand State of Emergency Eased Back – But Not in Bangkok
Northern provinces of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and north-eastern Ubon Ratchatani have had the emergency rule lifted, Bangkok Post reports. However, Bangkok will still act under the laws of the …
Thailand State of Emergency Eased Back – But Not in Bangkok Read MoreSwedes Can Get Married at Koh Lanta
Koh Lanta is known as an island with a more ‘laid back’ atmosphere, which draws short-time as well as long-time tourists there. Here it is possible to take a ”Thaim-out”, …
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