Norwegian drowns in Pattaya
Police and rescue services were called to the Northern end of Jomtien Beach late Friday afternoon to investigate reports of a Norwegian who had apparently drowned. At the scene …
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ThaiPBS to screen Sweden funded “Mekong” doc
On Monday 8 April, at 11.05 a.m.-12.00 p.m. Thai PBS will air the documentary ‘Mekong’ produced and directed by Douglas Varchol and funded by Sweden in cooperation with CGIAR Challenge …
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Finnwatch researcher sued for defamation
Yesterday in Thailand, the trial against Finnwatch and researcher Andy Hall began. Finnwatch, which monitors Finnish companies in developing countries and economies in transition, commissioned Andy Hall to coordinate a …
Finnwatch researcher sued for defamation Read MoreExtradited Dane beaten in Thai prison
The 37-year-old Dane who was extradited from Thailand to Denmark was relieved when he landed in Copenhagen Airport, where he was picked up by Danish police. The Dane who …
Extradited Dane beaten in Thai prison Read MoreSwedish Ambassador attends Bangkok premiere of women’s rights film
On Wednesday March 27 2013, Ambassador Klas Molin took part in the première screening of ‘Girl Rising’ in Bangkok. The event was organized by Intel Corporation and Plan International. The …
Swedish Ambassador attends Bangkok premiere of women’s rights film Read MoreMurder accused teen back in Sweden
On March 13 a murder case with a mere 18-year-old Swede as the accused was set to start in Thailand, but the teen knifeman never appeared. He was detained in …
Murder accused teen back in Sweden Read MoreDanish fugitive hiding in Thailand extradited to Denmark
Last Thursday, Danish national, Bent Loyd Skjødt (37) was arrested in Thailand after spending 27 days on Interpol’s wanted list. Bent S. fled Denmark after being convicted of fraud and sentenced …
Danish fugitive hiding in Thailand extradited to Denmark Read MoreNo charges for public-peeing Danish tourists
The six Danes who got off from a bus on the middle of an elevated road to urinate in full view of the public are likely to be let off …
No charges for public-peeing Danish tourists Read MoreDanish tourists urinating on Shanghai highway causes outrage
Chinese internet users expressed their anger after six Danish tourists were witnessed urinating in the middle of a busy overpass in Shanghai. Their behaviour on Saturday was first revealed online …
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Danish elephants celebrated with jazz concert
Rembrandt Hotel hosted on Tuesday March 26th 2013 a Jazz mini concert marking the 50 year anniversary of the two Thai elephants in Copenhagen Zoo. The two elephants were in …
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Nordic walking to be introduced in Malaysia
Come and listen and learn where to get the poles, and how to start walking the Nordic Way at The Star Health Fair 2013, organised by the Malaysian press The …
Nordic walking to be introduced in Malaysia Read MorePhuket: Danish photographer offers B100k reward for return of stolen laptop
A Phuket-based Danish photographer is offering a B100,000 reward for the return of his missing laptop and external hard drive containing more than 200,000 photos, reported the Phuket News. Brian …
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Thailand adopts policy design lab concept from Finland
Future Innovative Thailand Institute (FIT) has been established earlier this year under Khuang Aphaiwong Foundation with the aim to study problems and challenges that Thailand faces and encourage participation from …
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H&M Cambodia’s supplier list out in the open
About a quarter of the garment factories in Cambodia that supply Swedish clothing giant H&M have been the scene of mass faintings or large-scale strikes since 2010, based on a …
H&M Cambodia’s supplier list out in the open Read MoreSwedish politician arrested in Thailand
The wanted politicianAnnétthe Zettergren, 58, has now been arrested in Thailand. She was reported to the police in August for fraud but fled the country. A few months ago …
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Anders Helgesen voted off the Comedian Thailand Show
The “Comedian Thailand Show” contestant Anders Yotsapon Helgesen was eliminated from the competition on Sunday evening on the Live Show. He was competing on his eighth week in a Li Kay-themed …
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Embassy gives tips to Finnish exchange students
A group of Finnish students visited Finnish Embassy on 12th of March 2013, consulting plans to adjust life in Malaysia. Different specialist from the embassy gave tips to the students, who …
Embassy gives tips to Finnish exchange students Read MoreIkea China accused of selling children furniture that fails safety standard
IKEA in Shanghai has been accused of selling furniture aimed at children that fails to meet safety standards. The city’s quality watchdogs yesterday visited the Swedish home furnishings giant’s store …
Ikea China accused of selling children furniture that fails safety standard Read MoreSwedish Institute ranks China World’s 5th largest arms exporter
China has overtaken Britain to become the world’s fifth largest arms exporter with 5 percent of the global trade, its highest position since the Cold War, a Swedish think tank said on March …
Swedish Institute ranks China World’s 5th largest arms exporter Read MoreAngry Birds to publish 10 Chinese books, launches cartoon series
Fans of Angry Birds are now able to watch Angry Birds cartoons around the world as part of a move by Rovio Entertainment to expand into various segments, its senior …
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China found faecal bacteria in Ikea chocolate cakes
Health authorities in China earlier this month have confiscated nearly two tonnes of chocolate cakes imported from Sweden by Ikea after finding high levels of bacteria commonly found in the human intestinal tract. According …
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Norwegian “Lookkrueng” Stars in Thai Reality TV Show
Young Norwegian-Thai Anders Yotsapon Helgesen is competing on Thailand’s first-ever comedy TV show seeking fresh talents to feed the ever-popular Comedy kingdom. [wzslider autoplay=”true” info=”true” lightbox=”true”] Embracing the main stage for a …
Norwegian “Lookkrueng” Stars in Thai Reality TV Show Read MoreNo good news for Danish rape suspects
They are still being investigated for gang rape, still having their passports confiscated and still not allowed to leave the country. That is the situation of the two Danish 19-year-old …
No good news for Danish rape suspects Read MoreEmbassy of Sweden in Vietnam trains media managers in freedom of expression
On Friday 15 March the Embassy of Sweden presented certificates to media managers from all over Vietnam for having passed the national training programme set up by Voice of Vietnam …
Embassy of Sweden in Vietnam trains media managers in freedom of expression Read MoreSleepy children’s show from Denmark is a hit in China
Every night when kids of Denmark have their bedtime, the same goes for their favorite characters from TV. Danish National Television Network DR ends their all day children’s channel Ramasjang by sending …
Sleepy children’s show from Denmark is a hit in China Read MoreLegendary ship Nordkaperen hitches a ride with container ship from Maersk
Danish adventurer and explorer Troels Kløvedal had his ship Nordkaperen sailed to Denmark from Singapore on board a container ship from Maersk. Troels Kløvedal needed his ship in Denmark as he is …
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Another Side of A Gang-Rape Story
“We are pretty sure that there is not a third party involved in the rape. I don’t know where that claims come from,” says Ramrada Wongnarongphon or Pingpong, a staff …
Another Side of A Gang-Rape Story Read MoreThai Princess names Danish elephant
Yesterday, Copenhagen Zoo had a very special guest, as Her Royal Highness, Princes Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand paid a private visit to Denmark. During the visit, the director of Copenhagen …
Thai Princess names Danish elephant Read MoreThailand most popular for Danish tourists
Even though more and more Danes make their way to Caribbean destinations such as Punta Cana, Mexico or Aruba, Thailand is still the preferred destination overseas. In 2012 167.118 Danes spent their holiday …
Thailand most popular for Danish tourists Read MoreStockholm International Peace Research Institute visits Jakarta
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) visits Jakarta on March 11 to March 14 to deepen cooperation and build new areas of research with Indonesia. SIPRI is an independent …
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute visits Jakarta Read MoreNorwegian accused of murder refuses to give testimony
Today was set to be the last day of court before the ruling in a dramatic case, where a 50 year old Norwegian named Stein Dokset stands accused of murdering …
Norwegian accused of murder refuses to give testimony Read MoreNorwegian Architecture Delegation to China 2013
A delegation consisting of 10 prominent Norwegian architects are visiting China on March 13 to March 22, travelling to Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou. The purpose of the visit is …
Norwegian Architecture Delegation to China 2013 Read MoreScandinavian foreign authorities advises against non-essential travels in Sabah, Malaysia
Scandinavian foreign authorities have changed their travel advice advising against non-essential travels to Sabah. Sabah is one of the the 13 member states in Malaysia and is located on the …
Scandinavian foreign authorities advises against non-essential travels in Sabah, Malaysia Read MoreSwedish artist Jesper Waldersten exhibits in China
Swedish creative artist Jesper Waldersten will exhibit “White Nights, Black Days” at Don Gallery in Shanghai. A year in Sweden is distinctive because of its long and bright summer, white …
Swedish artist Jesper Waldersten exhibits in China Read MoreSwede dies in car crash on Koh Phangan
The Swedish man who was in his 30’s died Sunday after being involved in a serious accident in the holiday paradise of Koh Pha Ngan in Thailand. Swedish Foreign …
Swede dies in car crash on Koh Phangan Read MoreChina is Behind more than 20 Serious Cyber Attacks against Norway
After Norwegian television station TV2 revealed last week that a Chinese military hacker group connected to Chinese government is behind cyber attacks against sensitive targets in Norway, National Security Authority deputy Eiliv …
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Transgender caught snatching Finnish tourist’s necklace in Pattaya
A transgender in Pattaya on Feb 27 was apprehended by the Pattaya Police of snatching Kai Christian Anderson’s – a Finnish national – necklace during a vacation with his brother …
Transgender caught snatching Finnish tourist’s necklace in Pattaya Read MoreDanish tourists charged with rape in Thailand released on bail
The two Danish men who were arrested in Chiang Mai, charged of raping a 23-year-old Dutch tourist have now been released. Yesterday, February 28, the court decided to release the …
Danish tourists charged with rape in Thailand released on bail Read MoreSix-year-old Fimm might be deported to Thailand – Danish authorities appeals to set precedence
The past months one of the big stories in the media in Denmark has been the possible deportation of a six-year-old. Even though he has lived his entire life in the country, …
Six-year-old Fimm might be deported to Thailand – Danish authorities appeals to set precedence Read MoreDemocratic Voice of Burma returns to Myanmar after 21 years of exile
In 21 years, the Democratic Voice of Burma has been broadcasting from a back alley on St. Hans Haugen in Oslo. From there, they have become the world’s most famous …
Democratic Voice of Burma returns to Myanmar after 21 years of exile Read MoreFamed Norwegian and Finnish authors to attend Chinese literary festivals
[wzslider autoplay=”true”] The Norwegian award-winning author Erlend Loe and Finland’s bestselling female crime author Leena Lehtolainen will attend the M Literary Festival in Beijing and the Shanghai International Literary Festival …
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Finnish audiovisual art speaks politics in Kuala Lumpur
Now it is possible to go and see works and performances of top Finnish artists in Kuala Lumpur as a part of politically influences exhibition – the Barricade. The exhibition views on …
Finnish audiovisual art speaks politics in Kuala Lumpur Read MoreDanish restaurant in Bangkok among bests in Asia
One needs not to be a Thai to cook Thai food that can impress Asian diners. The Danish chef, Henrik Yde Andersen, has thrilled Asian food lovers to such a …
Danish restaurant in Bangkok among bests in Asia Read MoreTwo Danes arrested in Thailand suspected of rape
Two Danish men have been detained by the Thai police in the popular tourist town of Chiang Mai. The arrest has been confirmed by the Foreign Minstry’s Consular Service “We …
Two Danes arrested in Thailand suspected of rape Read MoreNew reports acquits hit and run driver that killed four Swedes
It was a mechanical failure that caused the car accident that killed four young Swedes from Varberg in Thailand more than a year ago. The driver of the oncoming …
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Chinese and Danish actors perform in Shanghai
Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre, Nodomain and Odense Teater have joint forces in a theatre co-production that pays tribute to the Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard. From the February 21 to March …
Chinese and Danish actors perform in Shanghai Read MoreMyanmar’s pro-democracy student awarded in Norway
A prominent 88 generation student leader Min Ko Naing expressed his views in Norway’s Oslo recently that the 2015 general election is not the ultimate goal for democratic force but merely a …
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Denmark advises Myanmar to build political parties’ capacity and cooperation
The capacity and cooperation of political parties play a key role in democratic reform, says Netherland and Danish democratic institutions. Danish Institute for Parties and Democracy and Netherlands Institute for …
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Swedish berry trader arrested in Thailand
Ari Hallikainen, the Swede who left 149 Thai berry pickers stranded after emptying his firm Lomsjö Bär of cash and fleeing the country, has been arrested in Thailand. According to …
Swedish berry trader arrested in Thailand Read MoreSingaporean to lead Norwegian Prince’s NGO in Cambodia
A Singaporean has been chosen to chair the Global Dignity movement in Cambodia, established by the Crown Prince of Norway. Young Global Leader (YGL) and Singapore’s first Rotary Peace Fellow …
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