SWEA Bangkok closed down
SWEA Bangkok has formally closed after 25 years of activity in Thailand. The chapter held its final Annual General Meeting on Monday 23 February 2026 at the Swedish Embassy in …
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Ole is tired of prejudice against Thai-Danish relationships: – People think I’m exploiting her
It is the last night in Koh Lipe. Ole Christian Andersen is sitting at a bar with friends, finishing the holiday with a few beers, when he starts talking to …
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IKEA sees sales boost after baby monkey’s viral love for plush “mother”
A tiny macaque named Punch-kun has turned a local Japanese zoo into a global feel-good story. Born on July 26, 2025, at Ichikawa City Zoo in Ichikawa, he was rejected …
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Hong Kong cuts Danish poultry supply after virus alert
A sudden outbreak has put Danish poultry exports on hold. Hong Kong has suspended imports of poultry meat and eggs from Holbæk Municipality following reports of highly pathogenic bird flu, …
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Indonesia’s elephant ride ban now taking effect across Bali and beyond
Indonesia’s nationwide ban on elephant riding is being rolled out across conservation and tourism facilities in Bali, Sumatra and Borneo following a government directive issued in December 2025. The policy …
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Norwegian National included in Cambodia deportation operation
Cambodia has deported 372 foreigners in a large-scale immigration operation, Khmer Times reports. According to the Director-General of Immigration under the Ministry of Interior, the deportations took place on 19-20 …
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Norwegian national linked to child abuse case as 18 minors rescued in Philippines
Philippine authorities have rescued 18 minors in three separate operations as part of an intensified campaign against online child sexual abuse and trafficking. According to the Philippine National Police (PNP), …
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Thailand to raise airport departure fee
Flying out of Thailand is about to become more expensive, Bangkok Post reports. From 20 June 2026, the passenger service charge on international departures will rise from 730 baht to …
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Thailand joins Nordic nations on list of world’s most liveable countries
Thailand has ranked 28th in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Countries ranking and is included in Architectural Digest’s list of 20 design-focused countries considered among the best places …
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Nordic citizens granted visa-free access to China
Citizens of Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland can now enter6 China without a visa for short stays, Travel and Tour World reports. The new policy took effect during the 2026 …
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