The ‘threat from China’
In a way, the article at the very back of this issue of ScandAsia is the most important. It deals with how China and Russia is a threat to the rule-of-law …
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The sacrifice of 2020
It is clear by now, that the Covid-19 virus is here to stay. There is no “beating it” there is only “live with it”. This was actually clear from the …
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International Cooperation and Solidarity – a key to address any global crisis
OP-ED by NORWAY’S AMBASSADOR TO VIETNAM, H.E. GRETE LØCHEN We all entered the New Year 2020 with ambitious plans and hopes, as it marked the beginning of a new decade. …
International Cooperation and Solidarity – a key to address any global crisis Read MoreThe feeling of being an actress/actor in a science fiction movie!
Life is getting harder and harder every day for all of us. It’s difficult to “take in” this surreal situation. You have a feeling of being part of a science …
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Blockchain – Crypto: faster adoption than mobiles, or 1931 all over again!
There are many trends within financial technology of interest during 2018. But what we saw during the last quarter 2017, and regardless of where in the world it was, that …
Blockchain – Crypto: faster adoption than mobiles, or 1931 all over again! Read MoreGrowing old: Any time soon
In dealing with our ongoing process of aging we have to use all our remaining intellect, skills, strategies and tactics in order not to let go and let the alcohol …
Growing old: Any time soon Read MoreOpinion: The blue eyed fundamentalists
The Benefit of the Doubt Scandinavian* politicians truly believe they know how to make things better here in South East Asia; when I learn about their ideas for the future and …
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Cultural background to Danish politician’s hate of Chinese
“I hope that it will be 140 degrees and that all the Chinese will burn, so the world will be free of that Chinese filth.” That was the dramatic statement …
Cultural background to Danish politician’s hate of Chinese Read MoreInvest in your child
Kids whose parents set up a saving plan to help pay for their education have a higher tendency to graduate from university than kids without this incentive. You can argue …
Invest in your child Read MoreImmigration Reform’s ‘Path to Prosperity’
By Ambassador Karl F. Inderfurth, senior adviser and Wadhwani Chair in U.S.-India Policy Studies at CSIS and Scott Miller, senior adviser and Scholl Chair in International Business at CSIS. “Immigration …
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Film Blog: A Royal Blackout
It would have been a perfect Friday evening; getting to the centre of Bangkok that is Siam Square before 4 p.m. and enjoying an exuberant Oscar-nominated Danish film “A Royal Affair,” …
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Danes “deported” to Thailand
This is about the Danish act determining the legality of travelling patterns of Danish citizens partly staying abroad (outside EU}. Citizens are administratively moved from living in Denmark to having …
Danes “deported” to Thailand Read MoreChristmas – Charity
I once carried out research in Al Samra, a big well-off village of mostly market traders, situated in the desert 40 kilometers from Khartoum, Sudan. One day I was invited or …
Christmas – Charity Read MoreNo such thing as ‘Society’
Margaret Thatcher, The Iron Lady, once said: “There is no such thing as Society, there are individual men and women and there are families” ….’and then there is the law …
No such thing as ‘Society’ Read MoreWhat is Networking
When words and concepts have been used much and for a long time they become tired from overuse. Not only that: the organizations or firms behind this constant use appear …
What is Networking Read MoreThainess
The concept of Thainess is being used and discussed in various media, often under the headline: ‘Foreigners don’t understand Thainess’, or ‘Foreigners are not able to reach the core of …
Thainess Read MoreWitches
The 23 of June fires are built on the hills in a country way up north in Europe. On this, the longest day of the year, dusk comes at 9 pm; …
Witches Read MoreFort Denmark
Denmark’s embassy in Thailand has over the last ten years been marred by the construction of several ugly anti-terror protection measures. I suggest we tear down these useless arrangements and …
Fort Denmark Read MoreFundamental Differences
Scandinavian and Thai people have many things in common, but also some that set us fundamentally apart. The typical European addiction to perfection is one. The equally deep rooted Thai …
Fundamental Differences Read MoreThe Old Farangs
When checking in at this little neat guesthouse north of Kanchanaburi, I was warmly greeted by Tok the cashier. She is a 51-year-old lady with lots of humor in her …
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