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Between Sunday 30 June and Thursday 4 July, 1907, when King Chulalongkorn visited Denmark for the second time, he renewed friendships with the Danish royal family, visited Danes who had …
When King Chulalongkorn returned to Denmark in 1907 Read More
The film ‘The Bridge on the River Kwai’, about the Death Railway, takes place in the jungle on the border between Burma and Thailand during World War II. The premise …
When Rice Came to Thailand Read More
Villy Christian Sørensen, the father of the Danish-Thai woman Jane Sørensen previously interviewed by ScandAsia, has now been positively identified with the help of the Danish Maritime Authority (Søfartsstyrelsen) and …
Jane Sørensen’s father now found Read More
Dansk-Thai Forening – Danish-Thai Society celebrated in 2021 the 70th Anniversary of the founding of the society with the publication of the book “Dansk-Thai Forening – 70 års jubilæum 2021” …
Jubilee book celebrates Dansk-Thai Forening’s 70th Anniversary Read More
The former headquarters of the East Asiatic Company (EAC), built in 1884 on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, is currently undergoing renovations. Asset World Corp Public Company Limited …
EAC’s former headquarters in Bangkok to become luxury hotel Read More
The last chapters in Danish business history about East Asiatic Company should be rewritten, writes Henrik Rasmussen in a newly published book in which he tells the true story of …
New book about how and why EAC failed Read More
10 December 1621 marks the exact day the first recorded contact between Denmark and Thailand. To conclude the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok’s celebration campaigns; On this day” and “Did …
400 years ago to the day, the first recorded contact between Denmark and Thailand was made Read More
Did you know that a Danish woman founded one of the first birth clinics in Thailand? Her name was Johanne Christensen and as the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok shines …
History fact: The first birth clinic in Thailand was founded by Danish Johanne Christensen Read More
As the Embassy of Denmark in Thailand continues the celebrations of the 400 years of relations between Denmark and Thailand, the Embassy highlights 14 November 1618 as a very important day. In …
A trip down memory lane: 14 November 1618 marks an important day for Thai-Danish relations Read More
A Royal Copenhagen vase portraying the little mermaid has been the genesis of this current research. The vase was presented to Tan Heng Soon, the father of my late husband …
Travels in Siam and Laos: a lost photo album Read More
Did you know that the first commercial flight from Denmark to Thailand departed over 70 years ago? The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok marks the exact day with the following …
The first commercial flight from Denmark to Thailand departed 72 years ago Read More
As part of the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok’s ‘Did you know’ series, the Embassy shares interesting facts about the establishment of the Thai-Danish Chamber of Commerce. The Embassy states: ON …
Thai-Danish Chamber of Commerce was established almost three decades ago Read More
Did you know that Danes established the first-ever luxury hotel in Thailand? The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok elaborates: In the late 19th century, international trade was on the rise in Siam …
Danes established the first-ever luxury hotel in Thailand Read More
Did you know that King Chulalongkorn’s close friend and trusted adviser for more than 27 years, was Danish? Highlighting historical facts about the special Thai-Danish relations, the Embassy of Denmark …
King Chulalongkorn’s close friend and trusted adviser for more than 27 years was Danish Read More
In a recent update, the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok shares yet another historic fact about the good and strong relations between Thailand and Denmark. As part of their ‘Did you Know’ …
Denmark played an important role in the establishment of Thai Airways International Read More
On 6 September, The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok took a trip down memory lane and highlighted the Thai state visit to Denmark 61 years ago which reflects another milestone …
1960 State visit marked another milestone in the close relationship between Denmark and Thailand Read More
On a mission to highlight the strong Danish-Thai relations in the past 400 years, the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok shares yet another interesting connection between the two nations. The Embassy writes: …
A Danish woman was partly behind one of the first modern pharmacies in Thailand Read More
In a recent update, the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok highlights yet another place that represents strong historical ties between Thailand and Denmark. As part of their “Did you know” campaign, the …
The Siamese Collection in Denmark celebrates strong Thai – Danish historical ties Read More
If we go 124 years back in time, 23 July 1897 marks the exact day King Chulalongkorn of Thailand visited Denmark for the first time and in an update to …
King Chulalongkorn arrived in Denmark on his first trip ever exactly 124 years ago Read More
The relations between Sweden and Thailand have strong deep roots and in a recent update, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok highlights how forestry has especially played a major role …
Forestry has played a major role in the history of Sweden and Thailand relations since 1897 Read More
In the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok’s most recent update in their series of “ON THIS DAY”, the embassy shares this interesting historical fact about Thailand’s first-ever railway line: …
Thailand’s first-ever railway line was built by Danes Read More
The Swedish telecom giant Ericsson has come a long way in Thailand and in a recent update, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok shares this interesting fact about the company’s history in Thailand: Did …
Ericsson was the first Swedish company to establish itself in Thailand Read More
Pippi Longstocking is one of the most famous and best-loved characters in children’s literature created 75 years ago by the Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. To mark the 75-year celebration, the …
Noun Molyna on Pippi Longstocking a decade after co-translating the book into Khmer Read More
In a recent update, the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok explains the story behind the 400-year anniversary logo of relations between Denmark and Thailand and the slogan attached to the …
The story behind the 400-year anniversary logo of relations between Denmark and Thailand Read More
Scania is a major Swedish manufacturer which has provided the world with transport solutions for the last 125 years, ever since the company was founded in 1891. In the beginning, …
Did you know that Thailand’s first ambulance was produced by Swedish Scania-Vabis? Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok’s recent highlight of Denmark – Thailand relations is a throwback to the year 1907. Because exactly 108 years ago, Thailand’s King Chulalongkorn was on …
King Chulalongkorn visited Denmark during his second Europe trip 108 years ago Read More
As part of the celebrations regarding 400 years of relations between Denmark and Thailand, the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok has launched a 400-year anniversary quiz. The strong historical …
Test your knowledge of Thai-Danish relations in a 400-year anniversary quiz Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok marks International Seafarers Day on June 25 with a tribute to Denmark’s maritime history and the significance it has had on the historic relationship …
Denmark’s maritime history paved the way for relations between Denmark and Thailand Read More
19 June marked the 160th birthday of José Protasio Rizal, a now-deceased Filipino nationalist during the tail end of the Spanish colonial period. He became a national hero because he …
Did you know that a Filipino hero translated H.C. Andersen fairy tales? Read More
On 15 June 2021 the embassy of Denmark in Thailand announced: Today we celebrate GlobalWindDay2021. Did you know that one of the wind power pioneers was Danish? His name was …
Danish engineer pioneered electricity from windmills Read More
The strong relationship between Denmark and Thailand dates back four centuries and in the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok’s series of memorable moments and important facts they shine a light …
Thailand’s first domestic bank a result of Danish-Thai collaboration Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok remarks another historical day on 5 June 2021. The statement says: “Happy Constitution Day! Today, Danes wake up to see Dannebrog waving in the …
Frederik VII signed the first constitution law as the first step to democracy in Denmark Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok shines another light on the unique ties between Denmark and Thailand through their newest “did you know?” in celebration of Denmark and Thailand’s 400 …
Statue of King Chulalongkorn in Skagen celebrates unique ties between Denmark and Thailand Read More
Scandinavian Society Siam is giving away the last remaining books from its library to its members and members if the Danish Thai Chamber of Commerce. The event will take place …
Danish, Swedish, Norwegian books for free Read More
On 22 May 2021 the Royal Danish embassy in Bangkok opened another page of history from the archive on the Danish-Thai relationship in a statement that read: Did you know? …
Denmark celebrated International Day for Biological Diversity with history from the archive Read More
In celebrating 400 years of relations between Denmark and Thailand, The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok shares a very interesting update on one of the cornerstones of the historical relations …
Treaty of Friendship is a cornerstone of the historical relations between Thailand and Denmark Read More
19 May 2021 The three-point seat belt was invented by Volvo in Sweden in 1959. Subsequently, Volvo gifted it to the world by letting other car manufacturers use this seat …
Did you know that the three-point seat belt was a Swedish innovation? Read More
As most countries in Asia are still amid continuous travel restrictions, hardly any high-level visits from Denmark have been made. The Embassy of Denmark in Kuala Lumpur has therefore taken …
Take a trip down memory lane with the Embassy of Denmark in Kurla Lumpur Read More
On 20 May 2021 Sweden.se reveal a photo album reliving the good ol’ times of how they started, the statement read: The Swedish company Scania – manufacturer of heavy trucks …
Scania HQ shares how they started in pictures from the archive Read More
Through a recent update, The Embassy of Denmark in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian shares interesting facts and updates regarding the Cooperation (DANCED – DANIDA). The update reads: “Did you know that …
The Embassy of Denmark in Malaysian on the Cooperation DANCED – DANIDA Read More
The Royal Danish embassy released the latest photo album, as part of 400 years relations with Thailand celebration on 5 March 2021, a day after H.M. King Vajiraklaochaoyuhua’s Coronation day …
Tramway line in Thailand was established by Danish businessmen Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta takes a trip down memory lane with its latest update. The update shares moments from 2017 when King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden last …
Embassy of Sweden shares memories of King Carl XVI Gustaf’s latest visit to Indonesia Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok takes another trip down memory lane with their recent update that marks the exact day when King Chulalongkorn gave Danish Andreas du Plessis de …
Earliest examples of close infrastructure collaboration between Denmark and Thailand Read More
The feelings of the Nordic community here are saddening knowing the Royal Embassy of Denmark in Kuala Lumpur are on their departure in a month. The embassy also released photo …
Danish embassy releasing photo series of moments in Malaysia Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok continues to celebrate Denmark and Thailand’s long-standing relations through their campaign ‘Today, tomorrow, together – Denmark and Thailand 1621 – 2021.’ Recently they shared …
Did you know Siam Cement Group is a result of close Thai-Danish collaboration? Read More
The Danish Embassy in Bangkok has posted honorable mentions from their recent ‘Traces of Denmark in Thailand’ photo competition. “The embassy received a great number of entries for the “Traces …
Honorable mentions from the Danish Embassy in Bangkok’s photo challenge Read More
The Embassy of Denmark celebrates 400 years of Denmark and Thailand relations by shining a light on Hans Niels Andersen who was not only a Danish shipping magnate, businessman, diplomat …
A new Danish shipping line between Denmark and Thailand was established 124 years ago Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok has announced the winner of their “Traces of Denmark in Thailand” photo competition with the winning photo capturing “400 years of Thai-Danish relations, friendship, …
Danish Embassy in Bangkok announces winner of “Traces of Denmark in Thailand” photo competition Read More
On 18 March, The Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok took another trip down memory lane, this time highlighting the late Prince Henrik’s visit to Thailand 32 years ago and his …
The late Prince Henrik of Denmark had a continuing interest in environmental programs in Thailand Read More
Joergen Lundbaek passed away on 15 March 2021 shortly before midnight. About half a year ago, he was diagnosed with cancer and although he went into treatment, it was too …
Joergen Lundbaek has passed away Read More