After Sporløs
When I first met the Danish twins Steffen and Patrick in 2011, it was simply another professional assignment. I had been hired as the Thai researcher, facilitator and translator for …
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Team Norway pavilion wins international award at Gastech
Team Norway’s pavilion has won the Best International Pavilion award at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok. The award was announced after four days of company presentations, meetings and networking at the …
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SEI Asia to present regional climate investment facility in Bangkok
Stockholm Environment Institute Asia will present a regional adaptation investment facility at a climate-finance forum in Bangkok on 8 October 2026. The Swedish Embassy-supported event will examine how vulnerable communities …
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Chinese driver still on the run seven months after hit-and-run that killed Thai-French boy
The family of a 15-year-old Thai-French boy who died following a road accident in Chon Buri is continuing to seek answers nearly seven months after the crash, according to Thai …
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Arunrung Phothong Humphreys receives Swedish royal order
King Carl XVI Gustaf has honoured Thailand’s outgoing ambassador to Sweden, Arunrung Phothong Humphreys. The King gave her the Royal Order of the Polar Star during a farewell audience on …
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Frode Solberg begins posting as Norway’s Ambassador Designate to Thailand
Norway’s new Ambassador Designate to Thailand, Frode Solberg, has arrived in Bangkok to begin his new diplomatic posting. Solberg previously served as Norway’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea. In …
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Anna Hammargren meets with Werapong Prapha to discuss trading and investment
Anna Hammargren, Swedish Ambassador to Thailand met with Werapong Prapha, Thai Trade Representative on 11 September at Government House in Bangkok to discuss ways to strengthen economic ties and support …
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Finnish business event targets growth opportunities in Southeast Asia
Finnish companies and business organisations will explore opportunities in Southeast Asia’s emerging markets at an event in Kuopio on 22 September 2026. The fully booked event will cover business prospects …
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Norway brings 14 energy companies to Gastech in Bangkok
Norway has brought 14 companies and organisations to Bangkok for Gastech 2026, one of the world’s largest exhibitions and conferences for the energy industry. The Norwegian delegation is gathered at …
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Thailand’s 30-day visa-free limit takes effect for Nordic travellers
Thailand’s new 30-day visa-free limit took effect on 15 September 2026, reducing the permitted stay from the previous 60 days. The revised scheme applies to holders of ordinary passports travelling …
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Thailand and Denmark seek closer ties through innovation and technology partnership
On 11 September, the Royal Thai Embassy in Copenhagen hosted the “Thailand-Denmark Innovation Ecosystem Partnership Forum” through the Thailand and Nordic Countries Innovation Unit (TNIU) at the Thai ambassadors residence. …
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Sweden and Thailand deepen cooperation on sustainable forestry
Sweden and Thailand are expanding cooperation on sustainable forestry and wood-based solutions, with Swedish expertise in forest management and wood industries being shared with Thai partners. Chargé d’affaires Per Linnér …
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Denmark looks to Thailand for new opportunities in food and agriculture
Denmark is seeking to strengthen cooperation with Thailand in food, agriculture and fisheries as part of efforts to promote sustainable production and the green transition. Henning Høy Nygaard, Regional Minister …
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Norwegian supplement companies seek Thai partnerships at Vitafoods Asia
Norwegian food supplement companies are looking to expand commercial ties with Thailand following their participation in Vitafoods Asia 2026 in Bangkok. Ten Norwegian exhibitors presented products and technologies at the …
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Thailand and Nordics strengthen innovation cooperation
A Thai delegation is visiting Sweden and Denmark this week to explore closer cooperation with Nordic innovation ecosystems as part of the Thai–Nordic Innovation Co-Creation Platform 2026. The initiative is …
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Norwegian salmon and trout sales to Southeast Asia rise 10%
Norwegian exports of fresh salmon and trout to Southeast Asia and Taiwan rose by 10 per cent in the first eight months of 2026 compared with the same period last …
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Eight Danish healthtech companies showcase solutions in Singapore
Eight Danish healthtech companies are showcasing their products at Medical Fair Asia in Singapore. The trade fair opened at Marina Bay Sands on Wednesday, 9 September. The companies have joined …
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ScandAsia Magazine September 2026
The September 2026 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! This issue features compelling stories from across Asia—from Norway honouring Axel Blom for his long-standing contribution to Thailand and a …
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Nordic embassies join European languages café in Bangkok
European embassies and cultural institutes will come together in Bangkok for the European Languages Café on 1 October, offering visitors a chance to explore languages and cultures from across Europe. …
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Swedish-born AGF defender declines Thailand call-up
Swedish-born defender Eric Kahl has turned down an approach from the Thai national team ahead of the upcoming FIFA ASEAN Cup, according to Thai media. Kahl, 24, was born and …
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Thailand to showcase ASEAN opportunities at Nordic Tech Week in Stockholm
Thailand will use Nordic Tech Week in Stockholm to promote the country as a gateway to the ASEAN innovation market. The event, “Beyond the Beach: Thailand as a Bridge to …
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Norwegian seafood exports to Thailand rise 7%
Norwegian seafood exports to Thailand increased by 7% in value during the first seven months of 2026, reaching approximately NOK 2.05 billion (THB 7 billion), according to the Norwegian Seafood …
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Thai-owned OKEA wins Norwegian award for extending oil field life to 2040
OKEA, the Norwegian oil and gas company in which Thailand’s Bangchak Corporation is a major shareholder, has received Norway’s 2026 Improved Recovery Award for its work on two offshore oil …
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Denmark opens visa application centre in Chiang Mai
People in northern Thailand can now apply for a Danish visa in Chiang Mai instead of travelling to Bangkok. The new visa application centre opened on 1 September 2026 and …
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Signed rules bring Thailand’s 30-day visa limit closer
Thailand has moved closer to reducing visa-free stays for travellers from all five Nordic countries from 60 to 30 days. Four notices implementing the revised visa rules were signed on …
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Swedish Embassy joins book donation initiative for Bangkok prison
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok has joined an initiative supporting prisoner rehabilitation and reintegration through a donation of books to Klong Prem Central Prison in Bangkok. The initiative brought …
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Thai action-fantasy “4 Tigers” to open Swedish film festival
The Thai action-fantasy film “4 Tigers” has been selected to open the 2026 edition of Lund Fantastic Film Festival in Sweden. Directed by Kongkiat Komesiri, the film will have its …
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Thai Embassy brings consular services to Linköping community
The Royal Thai Embassy in Stockholm provided mobile consular services to Thai nationals in Linköping and surrounding areas from 25 to 26 August 2026. During the two-day visit, embassy staff …
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Sjømannskirken in Pattaya to mark international church day
Sjømannskirken – the Norwegian Church Abroad – in Pattaya will join Norwegian churches around the world in marking Sjømannskirken’s Day on Sunday, 30 August. The local programme will run from …
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Thai-Swedish Chamber joins AFL Asia networking event in Pattaya
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce is joining several international business chambers for an AFL Asia networking event in Pattaya on Friday, 28 August. AFL Asia Sundowners will take place from …
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Thai Embassy to offer mobile consular services in Aalborg
The Royal Thai Embassy in Copenhagen will provide mobile consular services in Aalborg on Sunday, 27 September 2026. The temporary consular office will be open from 08.30 to 16.00 at …
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Danish supporter helped Nene Royal on her journey from Phuket to America’s Got Talent final
A chance encounter between Danish visitor Strit Bram and a young street musician in Phuket developed into a lasting friendship. Years later, Nene Royal has taken a vintage guitar given …
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Norwegian man robbed after offering stranger 20 baht in Pattaya
A 77-year-old Norwegian man reported losing more than 5,000 baht after offering money to a stranger in Pattaya. The incident allegedly occurred shortly after midnight on 24 August on Pratumnak …
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Swedish man wanted over alleged violent crimes arrested in Bangkok
Thai immigration police have arrested two Swedish men at a condominium in Bangkok. One of them is wanted in Sweden over several alleged violent crimes. Officers arrested the men at …
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Swedish envoy discusses Thailand’s economy ahead of IMF–World Bank meetings
Sweden’s Chargé d’affaires in Thailand, Per Linnér, met with the country’s Fiscal Policy Office on 21 August ahead of the IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok. Linnér met Nadhavudh …
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Danish church in Bangkok to mark flag day for veterans
The Danish Church in Thailand will mark Denmark’s flag day for deployed personnel and veterans with a service in Bangkok on Sunday, 6 September. The service will also be the …
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Thai artist Som Supaparinya to open first Scandinavian solo exhibition in Copenhagen
Thai artist Som Supaparinya will present her first solo exhibition in Scandinavia at Kunsthal Charlottenborg in Copenhagen this autumn. Titled Reroute:, the exhibition runs from 26 September 2026 to 21 …
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Thai teachers in Sweden strengthen community network
Thailand’s embassy in Stockholm has highlighted the role of Thai teachers in supporting the Thai community in Sweden. Ambassador Arunrung Phothong Humphreys opened the annual meeting of the Association of …
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Danish dairy companies exchange knowledge with Chiang Mai operations
Danish companies and Thai dairy stakeholders met in Chiang Mai earlier this month to discuss ways to strengthen Thailand’s dairy industry. The two-day programme on August 17–18 was organised by …
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Thai school choir wins gold and silver at World Choir Games in Sweden
A Thai secondary school choir has won gold and silver medals at the World Choir Games in Helsingborg, Sweden. The Chulada Choir represents Chulalongkorn University Demonstration Secondary School in Bangkok. …
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Nordic groups to host joint factory visit at Royal Copenhagen in Thailand
Nordic business organisations in Thailand are organising a joint visit to the Royal Copenhagen factory in Saraburi on 25 September. The event is open to both members and non-members, with …
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Cooking event in Stockholm supports children in Thailand
The Royal Thai Embassy in Stockholm hosted a Thai cooking class and tasting lunch on 13 August 2026 to raise funds for underprivileged children in Thailand. Organised in collaboration with …
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Thai trade representative highlights EFTA opportunities for Norwegian businesses
Thai Trade Representative Werapong Prapha has outlined how the Thailand–EFTA Free Trade Agreement could create new opportunities for Norwegian companies. He spoke during a luncheon for premium members of the …
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Bangkok exhibition celebrates danish diplomat’s love of orchids
A long connection between Denmark, Thailand and orchids is being highlighted at a botanical art exhibition in Bangkok. The 8th Botanical Art Thailand Exhibition opened on 11 August at the …
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Three Danes bring a new padel community to Hua Hin
Only a month after opening its doors, Padel Sozial is becoming a place for both playing padel and the padel community in Hua Hin. The centre was founded by three …
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SAS expands flights to Thailand for winter 2026
SAS will expand its flight services to Thailand during the 2026–27 winter season, adding new routes to Phuket and Krabi while increasing capacity on its existing Copenhagen–Bangkok route. The Scandinavian …
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Finnish Konecranes marks 50 years in Asia-Pacific
Finnish material-handling company Konecranes has celebrated 50 years of operations in the Asia-Pacific region at an event in Jakarta. Konecranes began operating in the region in Singapore in 1976 …
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Danish Embassy co-hosts Indigenous Rights Book Launch in Bangkok
The Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok co-hosted the Asian launch of The Indigenous World 2026 on 11 August, bringing together diplomats, parliamentarians, UN representatives, civil society groups and Indigenous leaders …
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Finland appoints new Head of Immigration Affairs at Bangkok embassy
The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok has welcomed Mikke Kinnari as its new Head of Immigration Affairs. Kinnari joined the embassy in August after spending the past three years at …
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Thai students seek public vote in Stockholm water competition
Two Thai students will represent Thailand at the Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2026 with a project designed to support watershed reforestation. Natchaya Donpraik and Rinthida Buncloy from Wang Klai Kang …
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