A Life Not of Her Choosing
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 …
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Royal hospitality and family ties mark Vietnamese state visit to Denmark
A sunny autumn welcome, a royal carriage procession, a state banquet and a personal connection stretching back generations marked Vietnamese President Tô Lâm’s three-day state visit to Denmark from 19 …
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New Vietnamese ambassador to Sweden pledges closer ties with business and community
Vietnam’s new ambassador to Sweden, Pham Thi Kim Hoa, has formally begun her diplomatic mission, pledging to strengthen cooperation in business, technology, education and culture while encouraging the Vietnamese community …
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Asian films at Lund Fantastic Film Festival 2026 – dates and screening times
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 …
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From Global Finance to Global Fashion – Bangkok takes centre stage
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. …
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In Memory of Clyde Haumann
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 …
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Zara Larsson invites Singaporean dancer onstage at F1 concert
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson gave a Singaporean dancer an unforgettable moment when she invited him onstage during her performance at the Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday, 10 October 2026. …
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Norwegian TV crew films mystery in Thailand
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 …
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Chinese-made rental cars recorded Norwegian military exercise
Norwegian soldiers discovered that Chinese-made rental cars had recorded military movements and security codes during a major defence exercise near Oslo, raising concerns about the security of data collected by …
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Finnish F1 driver Bottas cycles 420 km from Malaysia to Singapore
Finnish Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas chose an unusual way to travel between two Grand Prix races in Southeast Asia: he cycled nearly 420 kilometres from Malaysia to Singapore. Instead …
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New Norwegian Ambassador Frode Solberg on trade ties with Thailand: “There Is Potential for 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 …
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Mia Blichfeldt beats Thailand’s Ratchanok Intanon to win Arctic Open
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 …
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Thai Queen makes history with solo flight in Swedish Gripen fighter jet
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 …
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Finland to introduce citizenship test for foreign applicants in 2027
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 …
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IKEA stores in Denmark prepare to serve as emergency shelters
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. …
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Finland moves residence permit applications to VFS Global in Vietnam
Finland has begun outsourcing the reception of residence permit applications in Vietnam to a service centre operated by VFS Global, with applications accepted at its Hanoi centre from 6 October. …
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Finnish F1 driver Valtteri Bottas cycles 420km from Malaysia to Singapore
Finnish Formula One driver Valtteri Bottas arrived in Singapore after cycling more than 419km from Malaysia over four days, combining his preparation for the Singapore Grand Prix with a long-distance …
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Dai Nam and Norway’s Gokstad plan short courses in Vietnam from 2027
Vietnam’s Dai Nam University and Norway’s Gokstad Academy plan to introduce short courses in Vietnam from early 2027 under a partnership announced by the university on 8 October. The initial …
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Norway and Indonesia launch fifth phase of forest fund
Norway and Indonesia have launched the fifth phase of the FOLU Community Fund, continuing a long-running partnership aimed at supporting local communities and sustainable forest management. The new phase was …
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Cambodia denies handing Norwegian activists to Vietnam
Cambodian authorities have denied allegations that two activists, including a Norwegian national, were handed over to Vietnam after being detained in Cambodia. The case has raised concerns over the treatment …
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Thailand warns of heavy rain and flood risk from 9 October
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 …
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Norway and Vietnam mark 30 years of university cooperation
Norway and Vietnam are marking 30 years of cooperation between Norway and Nha Trang University, with a focus on education, research and the development of Vietnam’s marine and fisheries sectors, …
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Novo Nordisk-backed kitchen brings healthier meals to 1,500 Bangkok pupils
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 …
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Vietnamese officials study Sweden’s green transition and smart-city models
A delegation of 20 Vietnamese government officials is studying Swedish approaches to green transition, the circular economy and smart-city governance during a short-term programme at Uppsala University. The delegation, led …
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Malaysia may spend over RM1 billion replacing cancelled Norwegian missiles
Malaysia could spend more than RM1 billion to replace a Norwegian missile system cancelled earlier this year, according to Malaysian media. Malaysia’s Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the replacement …
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Noon found her own way in Sweden
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 …
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Badminton star Kunlavut leads Thai challenge at Denmark Open in Odense
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 …
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Vietnamese-Swedish artist Maj Trang Olson opens exhibition in Hanoi
Vietnamese-Swedish artist Maj Trang Olson’s new exhibition opens at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi on 2 October and runs until 7 October. Titled Maj Trang Olson: Continuing …
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Thai Airways extends flight disruptions into October
Thai Airways is continuing to cancel and reschedule flights as it works to restore normal operations following the disruption at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. In its latest operational update on October …
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Norwegian Embassy visits explosive clearance work in southern Laos
Norway is continuing to support unexploded ordnance clearance in Laos, where Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) is working to remove remnants of war from communities in the country’s southern provinces. First …
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Flooding causes baggage delays at Bangkok airport
Passengers at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport have faced delays of up to five or six hours for their luggage after flooding disrupted Thai Airways’ ground operations. The disruption began on September …
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Last day to apply for Swedish income certificates in Thailand
Swedes in Thailand have until today, 30 September, to apply for an income certificate from the Swedish embassy or honorary consulates. The service ends on 1 October 2026. The certificates …
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Norwegian citizen arrested in Vietnam on terrorism charges
A Norwegian citizen previously reported missing in Cambodia has been arrested in Vietnam and accused of terrorism, Vietnamese authorities said on Monday. Nguyen Duc Thuan, who holds a Norwegian passport, …
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Norwegian study raises questions over data from Chinese EV cars
A Norwegian research project involving a Nio ES8 electric vehicle has raised questions about how connected Chinese cars handle data and communicate with external servers. The study examined the Chinese …
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Floodwaters began to recede in Bangkok on Monday, 28 September, after days of heavy rain, but several roads and neighbourhoods remained submerged. Around 329,000 households, representing roughly 700,000 people, have …
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Neea Kerttula wins WorldSkills gold as Denmark and Norway take bronze
Finland’s Neea Kerttula won gold in Retail Sales at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. Danish competitor Linnea Lind Lehner and Norway’s Henrik Solberg Bølgenhaugen also reached the podium as the competition ended …
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Two foreign nationals have reportedly disappeared in Cambodia after meeting with Vietnamese activists in Phnom Penh. A Norwegian-Vietnamese human rights activist and an Australian-Vietnamese activist have been missing in Cambodia …
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Nene knew what she wanted even before she won America’s Got Talent
Nene has now won America’s Got Talent, completing an extraordinary journey that began with an audition in which she played a rare vintage guitar given to her by Danish fan …
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Norwegian OComp brings ship battery fire training to Singapore
Norwegian OComp brings ship battery fire training to Singapore Norwegian maritime training company OComp is holding a course in Singapore on 23 September on how to respond to lithium-ion battery …
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Norwegian man arrested in Thailand over child sexual abuse material
Thai authorities have arrested a Norwegian man in Buriram province following an investigation involving law-enforcement agencies in Norway and the Philippines, according to a press release from DSI. Thailand’s Department …
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Nearly 80 Vietnamese offered fake jobs at Finnish fur farm, Yle finds
Nearly 80 people in Vietnam signed contracts for seasonal berry-picking jobs at a Finnish fur farm that says it never offered them work, Svenska Yle reports. The owner discovered the …
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Danish woman’s move to China features in new DR travel series
A Danish woman who moved to China after nearly two years of an online relationship features in the first episode of a new travel series from Danish public broadcaster DR. …
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Thailand is Sweden’s top google search for travel destinations
Thailand was the most searched holiday destination among Swedish Google users, according to a new analysis by Swedish AI and search company Castro AI. The study found an average of …
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Nordic travellers gain access to Suvarnabhumi arrival e-gates
Travellers from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden can now use automated passport-control gates when arriving at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. The four Nordic countries are among 33 nationalities displayed on new …
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Norway and Indonesia step up efforts to protect Way Kambas wildlife
Norway and Indonesia have reviewed cooperation on conservation and forest-fire prevention during a visit to Way Kambas National Park in Indonesia’s Lampung province, according to Radio Republic Indonesia (RRI) Norwegian …
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Swedish man dies after unexplained injuries at Phuket hotel
A 63-year-old Swedish man has died in Phuket after being found with unexplained bruising and injuries at a hotel in Bang Tao, with Thai police investigating the circumstances surrounding his …
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Thailand targets Norwegian travellers with new tourism push
Thailand is stepping up efforts to attract Norwegian travellers by promoting wellness, culture and lesser-known destinations beyond the country’s traditional tourist routes, according to Pattaya Mail. The Tourism Authority of …
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Children’s rights in focus ahead of Thailand’s UN review
Children’s rights issues including mental health, discrimination and online abuse were raised during a briefing on 16 September in Bangkok ahead of Thailand’s upcoming review by the United Nations, according …
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Norwegian tourists generated 8.8 billion baht for Thailand in 2025
Norwegian tourists generated more than 8.8 billion baht in revenue for Thailand in 2025, according to new figures released by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). More than 123,000 Norwegians …
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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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