Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
White sandy beaches at sunset. Tiny tropical islands surrounded by azure blue waters. Jungle trekking adventures with elephants. Over 12 million tourists visited Phuket in 2025, enjoying the Thai dream …
Animal rights not elephant rides: Tiina’s guide to travel Read More
Thunderous applause filled Tivoli Concert Hall as Chinese piano star Lang Lang received the first-ever Daphne Music Award in Copenhagen on Thursday, XinhuaNet reports. The new international award was created …
Chinese pianist receives new music award in Copenhagen Read More
A Swedish man suffered serious head injuries after allegedly being attacked with a knife by his Thai uncle-in-law in Sisaket province following a dispute over dead chicks. The incident reportedly …
Dead chickens led Sisaket man to attack his Swedish in-law Read More
Thai police are investigating after five firearms and 100 rounds of ammunition were discovered inside a storage locker rented by a Swedish national in Patong, Phuket, local media reports. The …
Missing rent led police to Swedish firearm stash Read More
Strict new alcohol rules are now in force across Thailand. Thailand has introduced eight updated regulations that restrict where alcohol can be sold and consumed in public spaces. The rules, …
Thailand introduces stricter alcohol rules in public areas Read More
A Singaporean man has been placed more centrally in a Norwegian espionage investigation after new details emerged about how a suspected intelligence operation may have been structured around his property …
Three charged in Singapore-China linked satellite spy case deepening in Norway Read More
Thailand’s state-controlled airport company Airports of Thailand has confirmed that international passenger service charges will increase by around 50 percent from June 20, 2026, according to Thai Examiner. Under the …
Thailand confirms higher airport departure charges for international travellers Read More
Australian Federal Police investigators told a British court hearing into the deaths they had found no evidence hostel staff added methanol to drinks served to tourists at Nana Backpacker Hostel …
Hostel workers now cleared in deadly Laos methanol case Read More
Thailand is once again considering reducing the length of visa-free stays for foreign tourists less than two years after expanding the scheme to 60 days. Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak …
Thailand questions 60-day visa-free stays again as tourists leave after nine days anyway Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok on Friday celebrated the launch of the new publication “Nature Plan for the Royal Danish Embassy in Thailand” at a small book launch event …
Royal Danish Embassy publishes ‘Nature Plan for the Royal Danish Embassy in Thailand’ Read More