Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Thai-Nordic Association (TNA) will bring a Finnish Christmas tradition to Bangkok on 20 November 2026 with a festive gathering for the Nordic community. The event, called The Social: Pikkujoulu …
Finnish Christmas tradition brings Nordic community together in Bangkok Read More
Singles in Thailand have until 4:59 p.m. local time on 10 November to apply for the Finnish Dinner Date. Visit Finland will pick 16 international travellers for four-day, all-expenses-paid food …
Visit Finland invites singles to apply for a four-day food trip Read More
Novo Thailand and Ramathibodi Hospital have signed a clinical research agreement to expand cooperation on obesity, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases. The Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital at Mahidol University …
Novo Thailand and Ramathibodi sign clinical research agreement Read More
Thai drag performer Pangina Heals takes centre stage in HEALS, a documentary screening at Copenhagen’s Empire Bio on 3 November. The Royal Thai Embassy in Copenhagen will host a special …
Pangina Heals documentary screens in Copenhagen Read More
The Danish Church in Bangkok is set to become a shared workplace for Scandinavian priesthood, as the incoming Swedish priest will be based at the church from 2027. Since moving …
The Danish Church in Bangkok makes room for new Swedish priest Read More
The Independent Schools Show will be hosting three complimentary events across Asia this December, giving international families the opportunity to meet leading British independent and boarding schools and speak directly …
Independent Schools Show returns to Asia Read More
Two major Norwegian seafood companies, Mowi and Lerøy Seafood, met with representatives of the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok during the Makro HoReCa 2026 trade fair, as Norway continues to strengthen …
Norwegian seafood companies meet Thai hospitality industry at Bangkok trade fair Read More
The Study in Sweden online fair will give students in Asia an opportunity to meet Swedish universities on 28 November. The free event offers information about degree programmes, applications and …
Study in Sweden: Universities invite students in Asia to online fair Read More
A 49-year-old Norwegian citizen of Vietnamese origin was sentenced to two years and one month in prison by Bangkok South Criminal Court on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, for possessing and …
Norwegian man sentenced to two years in Thai prison for methamphetamine Read More
Thai legal workshops in Denmark brought together around 110 Thai residents for advice on family matters, inheritance and labour rights. The Thai Embassy and Thailand’s Office of the Attorney General …
Thai legal workshops draw 110 participants in Denmark Read More
Thailand’s ambassador to Denmark, Suphanvasa Chotikajan Tang, visited Reden Aalborg on 27 September to discuss its work supporting women in vulnerable situations. She met with the organisation’s director, Jeanette Dam …
Thai ambassador visits Reden Aalborg to discuss support for women Read More
A Swedish national wanted in connection with an alleged cyber fraud case in Sweden has been arrested on the Thai island of Koh Samui, according to the Bangkok Post. Thai …
Swedish man wanted over alleged cyber fraud arrested in Koh Samui Read More
Siamese Cat Café began with an adoption. Lucy, a Siamese cat who had been rescued after being abandoned on the streets of Pattaya, became the first cat in a family …
The Cats Who Inspired Siamese Cat Café Read More
On a quiet stretch of Ploenchit Road in 1957, long before Bangkok became the global metropolis it is today, a British woman named Rosamund Stuetzel opened the doors of …
Platinum Year at Bangkok Patana School Read More
The mother of a 19-year-old Thai woman who died after falling from a condominium in Pattaya is seeking a renewed investigation into the circumstances of her daughter’s death, including the …
Family seeks answers over Thai woman’s death involving Danish man Read More
For Rainey, a Thai woman who grew up between two very different worlds, life has rarely followed the path she imagined. Her journey began in rural Phayao province in northern …
A Life Not of Her Choosing Read More
Plans for a Swedish data centre delegation to Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand from 28 October to 6 November 2026 have been changed. On the request of Busuiness Sweden at the …
Swedish firms to explore data centre opportunities in Southeast Asia Read More
Visit Finland joins ITB Asia 2026 in Singapore to connect with international travel buyers, including those from Southeast Asia. The travel trade show runs from 21 to 23 October at …
Visit Finland targets Southeast Asian buyers at ITB Asia Read More
The Thai-Norwegian and Thai-Swedish chambers of commerce are supporting a Bangkok breast cancer charity evening today, 22 October. The event will raise awareness and support patients with limited financial resources. …
Norwegian and Swedish chambers support Bangkok breast cancer charity evening Read More
Members of Bangkok’s Norwegian business community can meet new contacts at a Multi-Chamber Networking Night on Wednesday, 21 October. The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce is inviting members to join the …
Norwegian chamber invites members to Bangkok networking night Read More
Key Highlights Neurodegenerative diseases cause irreversible damage to brain cells, and most are diagnosed years after that damage has already begun. Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, frontotemporal dementia, and Lewy body dementia are …
Neurodegenerative Diseases: Types and Early Signs Read More
Swedish healthtech company Encare AB has signed an agreement with the National Cancer Institute of Thailand to introduce a system designed to improve surgical care and patient recovery. The agreement, …
Swedish healthtech company Encare enters Thailand with cancer hospital agreement Read More
Films from Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Malaysia will feature at Lund Fantastic Film Festival in Sweden from 28 October to 4 November 2026. The festival opens with Thailand’s …
Asian films at Lund Fantastic Film Festival 2026 – dates and screening times Read More
A big meeting in Bangkok took place between October 12 and 18 when the World Bank & IMF (The International Money Fund) met at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. …
From Global Finance to Global Fashion – Bangkok takes centre stage Read More
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Clyde Haumann on 10 October 2026, at the age of 88. Born on 25 February 1938, Clyde …
In Memory of Clyde Haumann Read More
Members of the Thai community in Denmark joined Ambassador Suphanvasa Chotikajan Tang at Wat Pa Copenhagen on 12 October for a Buddhist ceremony honouring the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The …
Thai community in Denmark honours late King Bhumibol Read More
More than 1,000 visitors explored Southeast Asian food, games and traditions at Asia House in Copenhagen on 9 October, according to an estimate published by the Thai embassy on 14 …
Over 1,000 visit ASEAN culture night in Copenhagen Read More
Swedish honorary consuls and consular assistants from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar met in Bangkok on 8–9 October 2026 to discuss support for Swedish citizens abroad. The Swedish embassy hosted …
Swedish consuls from four countries meet in Bangkok Read More
Finland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Riikka Purra participated in a high-level discussion on global economic resilience in Bangkok on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, alongside the heads of …
Finnish Finance Minister Riikka Purra joins global economic leaders in Bangkok Read More
A Norwegian television crew was in Thailand last week to film an episode of Forsvunnet (Missing), a TV 2 programme investigating the disappearance of people whose families are still searching …
Norwegian TV crew films mystery in Thailand Read More
In an exclusive interview with ScandAsia, Norway’s new ambassador to Thailand, Frode Solberg, shares his ambitions to strengthen trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. After more than 30 …
New Norwegian Ambassador Frode Solberg on trade ties with Thailand: “There Is Potential for More” Read More
Norway’s Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust, will focus on creating jobs through cooperation with businesses when he attends the World Bank’s annual meetings in Bangkok from 13 to 15 …
Norway’s Aukrust to focus on job creation at Bangkok meetings Read More
Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt defeated Thailand’s Ratchanok Intanon 21–17, 21–13 to win the women’s singles title at the Arctic Open in Vantaa, Finland, on Sunday, 11 October. Blichfeldt, ranked 15th in …
Mia Blichfeldt beats Thailand’s Ratchanok Intanon to win Arctic Open Read More
Queen Suthida of Thailand has completed her first solo flight in a Swedish-built Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet, marking a remarkable milestone in her aviation career and highlighting the …
Thai Queen makes history with solo flight in Swedish Gripen fighter jet Read More
Foreign residents applying for Finnish citizenship will face a new citizenship test from March 2027 as Finland introduces stricter requirements for becoming a citizen. The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) announced …
Finland to introduce citizenship test for foreign applicants in 2027 Read More
Swedish furniture retailer IKEA is preparing its stores in Denmark to help people during major emergencies, including power outages, flooding and other crises, as European countries strengthen their civil preparedness. …
IKEA stores in Denmark prepare to serve as emergency shelters Read More
The October 2026 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! From choosing the right preschool or kindergarten to discovering the people who make a difference across Asia, this October issue …
ScandAsia Magazine October 2026 Read More
Swedish medical technology company Elekta has signed a five-year cooperation agreement with Thailand’s King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), aiming to strengthen collaboration in medical technology, research and education. …
Swedish medical technology company Elekta signs five-year deal in Thailand Read More
More than 30 Swedish delegates will travel to Bangkok for the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings from 12 to 18 October, according to an announcement by Sweden’s embassy on 6 October. …
Sweden sends over 30 delegates to Bangkok Read More
Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk has introduced a higher-dose version of semaglutide in Thailand, giving adults with type 2 diabetes an additional treatment option. The company announced the introduction in a …
Novo Nordisk introduces new diabetes treatment option in Thailand Read More
A.P. Møller Holding, the Danish investment company that owns A.P. Moller – Maersk, is expanding its presence in Asia as it looks to invest in promising startups across the region. …
A.P. Møller Holding expands Asian investment push Read More
Danes and the Danish Church in Thailand will host an Advent service and Danish Christmas lunch in Bangkok on Sunday, 29 November. The event begins at 11am at the Danish …
Danes and Danish Church invite community to Advent lunch in Bangkok Read More
Thailand’s Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain warning for 9–13 October, with Bangkok and surrounding areas affected from 10–12 October. The advisory, issued at 5am on 7 October, forecasts …
Thailand warns of heavy rain and flood risk from 9 October Read More
Thailand called for shared regional standards, green skills and better access to finance at the Denmark-backed ASEAN circular economy forum in Bangkok. Chatvadee Chindawongse, Deputy Director-General of Thailand’s Department of …
Denmark backs ASEAN circular economy forum in Bangkok Read More
A new central kitchen at Wat Don School in Bangkok is set to provide healthier school meals to almost 1,500 pupils as part of a cooperation between Bangkok, Denmark and …
Novo Nordisk-backed kitchen brings healthier meals to 1,500 Bangkok pupils Read More
Norwegian trout exports fell by 32 per cent in September compared with the same month last year. Thailand remained among Norway’s three largest trout markets. The Norwegian Seafood Council released …
Thailand remains a key market as Norwegian trout exports drop Read More
Danish shipping company Maersk will introduce a peak season surcharge on dry-container shipments from Southeast Asia to Oceania from 1 November 2026. For shipments to Australia, Papua New Guinea and …
Maersk introduces surcharge on Southeast Asia–Oceania shipments Read More
Norwegian airline Norse Atlantic Airways is promoting its Thailand services as it expands its presence on routes between Europe and Southeast Asia. The airline, headquartered in Arendal, Norway, operates Boeing …
Norwegian airline Norse expands Thailand services Read More
When Somsong “Noon” Saraban talks about her life in Sweden, it does not sound like the result of a carefully laid-out plan. Her path from northeastern Thailand to Sweden has …
Noon found her own way in Sweden Read More
Thai badminton fans in Denmark will have a rare opportunity to cheer for Thai badminton superstar Kunlavut “View” Vitidsarn and other top Thai players when the VICTOR Denmark Open 2026 …
Badminton star Kunlavut leads Thai challenge at Denmark Open in Odense Read More