Same sex marriage in Thailand
Thailand’s marriage equality bill is to be sent to kingdom’s Senate on Tuesday, 25 June 2024. If it gets approved then Thailand will become the third country in Asia to …
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Thai woman arrested in Danish massage clinic
A 35 year old Thai woman was arrested Monday, 17 June 2024, at a massage clinic in Roskilde, Denmark. The Danish police state that they had suspected that something illegal …
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Stockholm is the least expensive city in the Nordic
The Mercers Cost of Living City Ranking 2024 has recently been published. According to this Stockholm is the least expensive capitol in Scandinavia for foreign workers. The Mercers Cost of …
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Danish industry hoping for quick tariff solution
“The Danish pork industry will be hit incredibly hard by potential Chinese restrictions on European meat,” says Ulrik Bremholm, chairman of the trade association Danske Slagterier. China has threatened EU …
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Danish animal protection criticizes Thai animal market
World Animal Protection Danmark criticizes the living conditions of the animals being sold at Chatuchak weekend market in Bangkok after a fire last week killed thousands of animals. World Animal …
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Swedish partnership aim to boost Indonesian research
The Karolinska Institutet and Carl Bennet AB has reached an agreement on a multiyear partnership to further colaboration between Karolinska Institutet and Universitas Airlangga in Surabaya, Indonesia. The partnershsip with …
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Danish drug parcel seized in the Philippines
A parcel from Denmark containing illegal drugs was seized in the Philippines last week. The parcel contained narcotics worth around US $230.000 and it led to the arrest of an …
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Swedish company’s games featured in illegal online casino
Games from the Swedish company Evolution have been found on a number of sites for illegal online casinos in Southeast Asia, according to an investigation of Swedish Radio News. Some …
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Popular chili noodles recalled in Denmark
Three kinds of very spice instant chili noodles from the South Korean brand Samyang have been forbidden in Denmark. The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration has deemed the noodles unsafe …
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Dengue fever is spreading in Europe
The Stockholm-based European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has announced a significant increase in dengue fever and other mosquito-based diseases in Europe. The centre appoints the rise to …
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Danish citizenship test for the public
If a foreign citizen wants to immigrate to Denmark they have to meet multiple demands. One of them is that they have to pass the Danish Citizenship test. This test …
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Swede in Thailand publish memoir
The Swedish man Michael J. Baines, who spends his time caring for rescued streetdogs, has announced that he will release his memoir on International Dog Day, 26 August 2024. Michael …
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Tourism tax in Thailand scrapped again
Just weeks ago the Thai Minister of Tourism said that he believed the entry tourism tax would be passed. However now the Thai Prime Minister announce that the tourism tax …
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Healthcare workers added to the Danish “Positive List”
By the 1 July 2024 health-care workers will be added to the so-called Positive List in Denmark. When a field of work is on this list, it will make it …
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New direct flights between Singapore and Krabi
The airline Jetstar Asia just launched new direct flights from Singapore. The new direct flight has been established as Krabi has become a new popular beach destination. Earlier Phuket has …
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Vietnamese blockbuster screened internationally
The Vietnamese blockbuster “Lat mat 7: Mot dieu ouc” or “Face off 7: One Wish” will be screened internationally from 14 June. The movie are scheduled to be screened in …
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Norwegian Minister talk of China’s ocean conservartion
The Norwegian Minster of Climate and Environment, Andreas Bjelland Eriksen, is at the moment on his first trip through China. In the coastal city of Xiamen, he told reporters that …
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Dane gives money to scammed Thai man
A 38-year-old Danish man named Casper has helped out a 34-year-old Thai man, who got scammed out of 10,000 Thai baht by his supposed fiancée. The Dane lives in Pattaya …
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Rare metals found in Norway
A large amount of rare soil types have been found in the Norwegian area of Telemark. This might be a turning point for the EU until now have had to …
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Thai woman sued after affair with a Dane & money swindle
An Australian man is taking legal action against his Thai ex-wife after she allegedly had an affair with a Danish man and swindled his money. The Thai woman claims, that …
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New family reunification rules in Denmark
The new rules for family reunification and permanent residence in Denmark will benefit Danes abroad and their non-Danish spouses. The rules will take effect on 1 July 2024. The new …
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Jesper Jensen sent back to Denmark
Jesper Jensen, the Danish man who on 16 May 2024 was given a suspended sentence for on 18 November 2023 having taken a ladies bag in Bangkok’s international airport, was …
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Thailand’s high-skill visa attracts 56,000 foreign nationals
The spokesperson for the Thai PM’s Office revealed, that Thailand now has 56,000 foreign nationals with approved visas and work permits. That includes about 50,000 foreign executives and experts working …
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Finnish food factory opens new factory
At a newly opened food factory in Finland they have managed to grow protein out of cells using nothing more than air and electricity. The new breakthrough by the company …
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Swede on motorbike-stealing spree in Thailand
A Swedish tourist went on a motorcycle-stealing spree in Pattaya, Thailand on early Sunday morning. Afterwards he crashed into several cars and injured himself. Pattaya police identified the man as …
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Swedish swimmer harassed after Malaysian swim meet
The Swedish swimmer Frederic Liljestroem received hateful messages on Facebook after winning the men’s masters 50-59 age group in the Langkawi Swimming Festival competition in Malaysia. The Swedish swimmer was …
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Indonesian deposits seeds in Norwegian seed bank
New Indonesian seeds were added to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, which raised the total number of seed samples to 1.29 million. In total seed samples from 15 gene banks …
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Indonesian singer joins Alan Walker at Walkerworld concert
The Norwegian DJ Alan Walker invited the Indonesian singer and America’s Got Talent performer Putri Ariani to perform with him on his tour in Malaysia. Alan Walker will kickstart his …
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Swedish Man arrested for 113 days of overstay
A Swedish man was arrested at the Phuket International Airport for overstaying his visa by 113 days on 29 May 2024. He was taken to the Sakoo Police Station to …
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Mekong issues discussed at Swedish-supported SUMERNET Forum
Today experts from all countries in the Mekong area met and exchanged knowledge at the SUMERNET Learning Forum 2024 in Bangkok. The event was organized in collaboration with Sweden, The …
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Indonesia appreciate the new recognition of Palestine
Earlier this week Norway, Ireland and Spain announced that they now officially recognize Palestine as an independent state. This has officially been done in the efforts of trying to end …
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Some expats in Thailand will face large tax bills
Foreign expats in Thailand will now be expected to file income tax for the year 2024 by the end of March 2025. The new tax regime could mean a minimum …
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Thailand creates more options to extend stay
To target a Toursim Boost, the Thai government has announced that they have made some admjustments to the visa rules. Expecially when it comes to the categories of visitors, students …
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Norwegian Restaurant earns third Michelin star with Singaporean chef
The restaurant named Re-naa in Stavanger, Norway, was recently granted its third Micheling star. This is the third Michelin star to be granted to the restaurant while the Singeporean chef …
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Philippines in dire need of nurses as many go abroad
The Philippines is short of around 190,000 health workers as many decide to work overseas. This was announced by Philippine Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa at a press briefing at the …
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Missing Thai-Swedish woman found safe in Switzerland
The 32-year-old Thai woman, who had mysteriously disappeared in Switzerland almost a month ago, has now been found safe and well, according to the Thai Embassy in Bern. The Embassy …
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Trash in Denmark supports organizations in Thailand
A local man in Denmark has organized for part of cans to support among others prosthesis work in Thailand. In the Danish city of Billund there is a REMA 1000 store. …
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WWF sue Norway for deep-sea mining
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has decided to sue Norway for their plans to initiate deep sea mining in the Arctic Ocean. Norway has explained their plans stating that it …
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Durian on display in Sweden’s Disgusting Food Museum
An Instagram post of Swedish-based travel influencer Karim Bukhadurov sparked outrage as she made a video about Sweden’s Disgusting Foods Museum, where the durian fruit is ranked as the 17th …
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Swedish man arrested for 972 days overstay in Thailand
A 33-year-old Swedish national identified as Mr. Francesco was arrested for overstaying his visa for 972 days in Phuket, Thailand on 22 May 2024. The police became aware of him, …
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An authentic experience of traveling with locals
There are many remote areas in Southeast Asia. Some are so remote that getting there might be more of an adventure than actually being there. When travelling you often don’t …
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Funding opportunity from DERF for drought in PH
The Embassy of Denmark in Manilla calls for applicants for the Danish Emergency Relief Fund (DERF). Applicants are expected to be Danish CSO’s working with local partners to address drought …
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Taiwan contributes to Norwegian seed vault
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taiwan announced yesterday, 22 May 2024, that Taiwan would contribute with 17 millet species samples to the so-called “Doomsday Vault” in Svalbard, Norway. The …
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The Thai family of a missing 32-year-old Thai-Swedish woman has filed a missing persons report in Switzerland as no one has heard from the woman since 27 April 2024. Nantiwa …
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Trial starts for Danish man accused of murdering Thai woman
A Thai woman was found dead in the massage clinic in Denmark where she worked last year. She had been strangled and was left for hours before an acquaintance found …
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Sweden launches digital passport check for work permits
Sweden launches a new digital passport check for Swedish work or student permits for 23 countries in a pilot project. This means that the applicants can scan their passport on …
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An Exchange in the Greenest city in Asia
Many young people decide to do a semester abroad when they are in their studies. It is a known fact that it might be more the country itself that draws …
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Son of former Hong Kong leader marries Finnish girlfriend
Leung Chuen-yan son of the former Hong Kong leader CY Leung married his Finnish girlfriend Mimmi Mononen in a home ceremony. The couple met each other while they working at Karolinska …
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New Finnish studies criticize Northern energy sector
Professor of Global Development Studies, Anja Nygren, from Helsinki has just published a project, which focuses on the aftermath of energy plants in the south, and where the responsibility lies. …
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Swedish Smilla “the Hurricane” Sundell is taking Muay Thai by storm
The stadium was packed with people. “Smilla – the Hurricane – Sundell”, the announcer yelled in the microphone and his enthusiastic voice filled the stadium. In the second round of …
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