I love Sweden, but..
After a fun Midsummer, I came back from beautiful Smögen with a terrible cold. Don’t think I ever have had such a bad cold. Happy that I bought some antibiotics …
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Michael Learns to Rock is coming to Malaysia
The Danish band ‘Michael Learns to Rock’ has planned to return to Asia this november. They have planned to perform in both Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. During the bands …
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New Meetup for Nordic people in Phuket
“Skandinaver på Phuket” wants to establish a recurring gettogether on every first Wednesday of every month, taking place at Karlssons Restaurant in Patong. If you are from Denmark, Norway or …
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New Finnish Bar opens in Bangkok
Another Finnish-owned bar in Bangkok, Paradise Beach Bar, will officially open its doors this coming Saturday 27 July 2024 at 6 pm. To celebrate this spectacle, TFCC invites members and …
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TNA invites for an evening in Viking Explorer-style
The Thai-Nordic Association invites for the 2nd time members and other good people for an unforgettable after-work event in the proven Viking Explorer-style. .The event is on Friday, 16 August …
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Young Danish world class singers to perform in Singapore
Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore invites for a uplifting evening on 4 August 2024 at 20.00 listening to the performance of UngKlang – a Danish choir of nine young women …
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Peter K. Miller passed away
Peter K. Miller has passed away on 13 July 2024. He was 76 years. Peter K. Miller was in 1991 active in establishing the Danish Thai Chamber of Commerce together …
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Danes invited to gather in Hong Kong
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has organized an event where Danes can gather in Hong Kong to watch Tour the France and cheer for the Danish bicycle …
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New system at the Finnish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur
The Finnish Embassy in Kula Lumpur, Malaysia, has introduced a new way of making appointments, which has been effective since Yesterday, 15 July 2024. From now on any submissions of …
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Jesper found joy at the bottom of the sea and never looked back
Danish Jesper Ahrentz started his own diving school OceanSound on the island Ko Tao in Thailand ten years ago. He fell in love with diving the very first time he …
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Annette Rosenqvist has passed away
Annette Rosenqvist, former Attaché in charge of the Visa Section at the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok has passed away. According to the death announcement, the funeral took place on …
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New Danish documentary about Danish-Thai relationships
Last week a new Danish documentary was released on the state-supported Danish media DR. It portraits several relationships between Danish men and Thai women. Exploring how sometimes money plays a …
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Danish choir visits Singapore
The Danish choir ‘Ung Klang’ will peform a free concert at the Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore on 4 August 2024. The choir consist of nine young women, who has …
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Danish Seamen’s Church runs through the hills of Singapore
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore hosted a communal running event Yesterday, 7 July 2024. The event is hosted regularly where whoever whish to, can join the run and gather …
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Sign up to bike with the Norwegian Church in Thailand
The annual bicycle trip of the Norwegian Church in Thailand will take place from Monday 11 – 20 Nov 2024. The registration for participation is now open. This year the …
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Nominate your suggested Business Person of the Year now
Danish Chamber of Commerce in China has opened up for nomination to this year’s Business person of the Year Award and Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Business Person of the …
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DCCC hosts Danish Summer Night
The DCCC, Danish Chamber of Commerce in China, has now announced the date for their Danish Summer Night event. It will be held on a Friday in late September, 20 …
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Ikano in Malaysia celebrates Midsummer
The Ikano Centres in Malaysia has decided to celebrate their Swedish roots and incorperate the Swedish Midsummer festival in a new campaign. The new campaign is called ‘Midsummer Sunsation’, and …
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Summer in Sweden!
This time my column will be about Sweden and Midsummer celebrations in the archipelago with a completely different temperature than in Bangkok. After having spent a very nice National Day …
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Crayfish Party in Bangkok announced
The Nordic party various Nordic communities have all been waiting for is finally open for registration! Thai-Nordic Association’s Crayfish Party will take place at The Landmark Ballroom on Saturday, September …
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How Danes can be more inclusive towards foreigners
The media The Local Denmark has peformed a survey as to how the Danes, or the Danish system, could be more inclusive for foreigners living in the country, and they …
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NordCham hosts Manila Viking Party
NordCham Philippines, Nordic Chamber of Commerce Philippines, are hosting a Manila Viking Party for anyone who is interested in celebrating their viking heritage. The event is described by the host …
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Watch EM at the Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore is hosting an event for Danes to watch the EM soccer game. On 22 June 2024 Denmark will be playing against England. Anyone interested …
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ASEAN fair hosted in Stockholm
An ASEAN fair featuring farm prouce, food, handicrafts, garment and textiles were hosted this weekend in Stockholm, 15 June 2024. It was organized by the ASEAN Commitee in Stockholm with …
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Questionnaire for Danes abroad
The nonprofit organization Danes Worldwide is looking for Danes abroad to answer a questionnaire ahead of the yearly “Parliament of the Global Danes” event. The aim is to understand, what …
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I make a difference
Carl Bjarkam is pastor at the Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore. He has been in Singapore for 4 years, and he loves his job. However, he acknowledges that the position …
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SWECHAM and SWEA Bangkok celebrated mid-summer
In Sweden, the National Day is celebrated on 6 June and Midsummer is celebrated in mid-June. But this year, SweCham and SWEA combined the two celebrations into a summer lunch …
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Swedish food highlighted in Kuala Lumpur
The Swedish Embassy in Malaysia recently hosted a luncheon specifically to showcase Swedish cuisine. The Ambassador Dr Joachim Bergstrom, who introduced the event stated how important food is in the …
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New art exhibit at Finnish Embassy in China
The Finnish Embassy in Beijing recently opened the doors for a new exhibition featurering artifacts from the first Finnish Ambassador to China, Cay Sundström. Cay Sundström was the ambassador in …
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Swedish documentary shown on World Refugee Day in Thailand
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Thailand will show a Swedish movie at the 13th Film Festival Based on True Stories. The festival is in honour of …
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Nordic midsummer feast in the Philippines
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines invites to the annual Midsummer Feast on 28 June 2024 at the Atrium at Enderun in Taguig. The event will be a …
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Danish lessons in Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Hong Kong wants to offer a Danish language crash-course in the fall of 2024. To estimate whether enough people, the church asks for feedback from …
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What’s up in Bangkok?
I don’t think it is only me who has become a bit lazy when it comes to visiting restaurants that are not exactly in my own area. If you live …
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Swedish National Day and Midsummer celebration in Bangkok
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual event in honor of the Swedish National Day and Midsummer. The event will offer food, beverages and several games for the …
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Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam is enjoying her final time in Hanoi
The Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam, Ann Måwe, did a public cycling route through Hanoi this Tuesday, 28 May 2024, showing off some of her favorite assets of the city. The …
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Upcoming Sankt Hans event in Hong Kong
The Danish Chamber of Commerce and the Danish Seaman’s Church in Hong Kong are hosting their annual “Sankt Hans Junk Trip” next Saturday, 22 June 2024. The event will start …
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Swedish Embassy joins Bangkok Pride Parade
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok joins the Bangkok Pride Parade 2024. The embassy wrote a post on Facebook declaring their support: “The Embassy of Sweden proudly stands with the …
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Tour of Carlsberg brewery in Jakarta
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia invites to an exclusive tour of the local Carlsberg brewery in Jakarta. The event is held in collaboration with Carlsberg’s local partner PT …
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Danish furniture exhibition in Bangkok
The Danish high-end furniture brand Fritz Hansen showcases designs in the “Beyond Walls” exhibition in Bangkok until 30 June 2024. The exhibition will feature Fritz Hansen’s last collection with works …
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Malaysian singer performs Swedish songs with Embassy Deputy
The Malaysian artist Erin Lin did a City Tour Concert with hits from the Swedish music scene at the Swedish Music Moments event in Malaysia. Lin played songs by iconic …
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Christa was the first Danish pastor in Thailand – now she says goodbye
Christa Lund Herum moved to Bangkok in November 2017 and became the very first pastor at the Danish Church in Thailand. Now, almost seven years later she is ready to …
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Swedish music promoted in Shanghai
The Consulate General of Sweden in Shanghai held an event called “Swedish Music Moments: Hits and Innovations” to introduce and promotes Swedish music to the Chinese and international audience on …
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Danish book about menstruation translated to Thai
The Danish book “Det Er Bare Blod” or “It’s Just Blood” in English has now been translated to Thai and will be launched in Bangkok on 1 June at Hardcover: …
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Nordic cyclists in Malaysian race
More than 3000 local and international cyclists set off from the starting line at the first West Coast Expressway race in Malaysia. The international riders were from many different countries …
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The Embassy of the Philippines in Denmark hosts exhibition
To kick off the National Heritage Month the Philippine Embassy in Denmark launched a Gangsa Exhibition. The exhibition focuses on the musical instrument from the Cordilleras, and is presented in …
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Vietnam supports Danish children’s fund
Vietnam participated i the second fair to raise funds disabled children in Denmark hosted by the Ambassadors’ Spouses Group. The event took place in Copenhagen, and also had a focus …
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Swedish chef joining Fireside restaurant in Hong Kong
The Stockholm based restaurant AG, ranked 11’th on the list of worlds best steak restaurants, is sending their meat master, Martin Kjäll, to Hong Kong. He will be joining a …
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Nordic Day Business Forum in Kuala Lumpur
DanCham, SwedCham, Malaysian- Norwegian Business Council and Malaysian-Finnish business Council are joining together to organizing Nordic Business Forum. The event will have a seminar which will focus on the Nordic …
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Sankt Hans at the Danish Embassy in Bangkok
Danes Worldwide and the Danish Women’s Network is hosting the Danish summer tradition “Sankt Hans” in cooperation with the Danish Embassy in Bangkok. The event will take place in Danish …
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The Childhood organization founded by Queen Silvia of Sweden
H.M. Queen Silvia of Sweden founded World Childhood Foundation in 1999. Childhood’s vision is that all children should have a childhood free from sexual abuse and exploitation. Every child should …
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