ScandAsia Magazine December 2021
The ScandAsia magazine for December 2021 is now distributed. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia Magazine December 2021
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400 years ago to the day, the first recorded contact between Denmark and Thailand was made
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 …
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Bangkok lifestyle update: hotel picks in the metropolitan
As Bangkok’s normally massive travel market gets going again ScandAsia highlights the evolvement of the scene via new, relatively new and a refurbished hotel – all connecting to downtown’s Sukhumvit …
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History fact: The first birth clinic in Thailand was founded by Danish Johanne Christensen
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 …
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German restaurant BEI OTTO celebrated 1st December at new location
The legendary German restaurant BEI OTTO opened on 1st December 2021 in its new location on Petchaburi Road, after having been located on Sukhumvit soi 20 for many years. Upon …
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New Fitness studio 24/Seven opened in Nana area on Friday the 26th of November
On Friday November 26th 2021, the latest Fitness studio 24/ Seven opened on Sukhumvit Road near Nana Bts station. The first was established in 2018. Who stands behind this gym? …
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A trip down memory lane: 14 November 1618 marks an important day for Thai-Danish relations
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 …
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Discover a new experience in education at King’s College International School Bangkok
Discover a new experience in education at Meet the Heads event ‘The Beginning of a Great Heart’ at King’s College International School Bangkok on 11 December 2021. King’s College International …
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St. Andrews School Sukhumvit 107 invites to Virtual Early Years Open House
St Andrews School Sukhumvit 107 (S107) would like to welcome prospective parents and pupils to an EY Online Open House Event on Thursday 25th November at 4 pm. More about …
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COFFEE is not just COFFEE!
On a rainy afternoon, I had the pleasure to sit down and talk to a Swedish man who knows a lot about coffee. We met at the Café ARTIS at …
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Travels in Siam and Laos: a lost photo album
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 …
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Covid benefit: Travel around while studying
This autumn many exchange students at the Thai universities have been travelling the country while attending school. One of the students who has set out on such a journey is …
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ScandAsia Magazine November 2021
The ScandAsia magazine for November 2021 is now distributed. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia Magazine November 2021
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How Learning English Can Boost Your Global Business
Learning conversational English has long been thought of as an activity for students or those planning to travel abroad. However, there are several benefits associated with knowing multiple languages. Speaking …
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The first commercial flight from Denmark to Thailand departed 72 years ago
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 …
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How to Choose The Best Remote Data Science Course
We live in a world of new technologies where computers and software provide almost unlimited possibilities for online learning. Practically, every person can upgrade their knowledge by getting a fundamental …
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The Embassy of Finland in Hanoi is looking for a new employee
The embassy of Finland in Hanoi is looking for a new motivated and creative Media and Public Relations adviser to join their team. The main duties and responsibilities include: …
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The Battle for Equal Danish Pension
From his home in the small rural town of Klang in Ubon Rachatani, Kurt Rasmussen is fighting the Danish pension system. He is the chairman and founder of “Pension supplement …
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Thai-Danish Chamber of Commerce was established almost three decades ago
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 …
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My optimal quarantine in Phuket Sandbox
Having spent 3 months in Sweden, during an unusually warm and pleasant summer, it was in September 2021 time for me to return home to Thailand. With memories from last …
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ScandAsia Magazine October 2021
The ScandAsia magazine for October 2021 is now distributed. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia October 2021
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Bangkok Patana school – the only school in Thailand in the latest Spear’s Schools Index of the 100 best schools in the world
The latest Spear’s Schools Index in partnership with Carfax Education from the 15th of September 2021 shows that Bangkok Patana school is the only school in Thailand who made it …
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Danes established the first-ever luxury hotel in Thailand
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 …
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A new visionary senior school for Bangkok
An exciting chapter is about to begin for Wellington College International School Bangkok, as it nears completion of the first phase development of its Senior School. It is not, however, …
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King Chulalongkorn’s close friend and trusted adviser for more than 27 years was Danish
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 …
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Denmark played an important role in the establishment of Thai Airways International
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’ …
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My 14 days in the Phuket Sandbox
For some tourists, the worst thing about travelling is the other tourists. If thats you, a brochure with some pictures of contemporary Phuket would be enough to get you …
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1960 State visit marked another milestone in the close relationship between Denmark and Thailand
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 …
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86% of parents believe that their children play video games excessively
According to a children’s health poll from the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll, 86 percent of parents believe that their adolescent children spend excessive time playing video games. The poll says …
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ScandAsia Magazine September 2021
The ScandAsia magazine for September 2021 is now distributed. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia Magazine September 2021
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Shrewsbury: Exam Results and University Choices – A Parent’s Perspective with Professor Thitinan Pongsudhirak
The decision for the Pongsudhirak family to place their daughter, Petra, in Shrewsbury International School Bangkok, Riverside at Year 7 has paid dividends. The school, which is celebrating 86% A*to …
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Here’s Why You Should Gift Your Wife the Best Maternity Insurance Policy
For a woman, being pregnant can be one of the most beautiful experiences. If you are thinking about doing something for the to-be mother, consider purchasing an insurance policy that …
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A Danish woman was partly behind one of the first modern pharmacies in Thailand
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: …
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Norwegian Cultural Center Singapore, with new online school
Norwegian language for kids school, ‘Norskskolen’, in Singapore has a new lease of life thanks to the establishing of the brand new Norwegian Cultural Center. But there is much more …
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The Siamese Collection in Denmark celebrates strong Thai – Danish historical ties
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 …
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Summer in Stockholm!
End of June I landed on Swedish ground at Landvetter Airport in Gothenburg. I must admit, I was unsure if it was a clever decision to leave Bangkok again or …
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King Chulalongkorn arrived in Denmark on his first trip ever exactly 124 years ago
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 …
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Luma Solves OA Long Stay Visa Insurance Requirements for Retirement in Thailand
Luma’s newly introduced health insurance plan, Luma Long Stay Care, offers coverage that meets the health insurance requirement for OA Long Stay Visa so you can relish your retirement in …
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Forestry has played a major role in the history of Sweden and Thailand relations since 1897
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 …
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ScandAsia July-August 2021
The ScandAsia magazine for December 2021 is now distributed. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia July_Aug 2021
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Thailand’s first-ever railway line was built by Danes
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: …
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Ericsson was the first Swedish company to establish itself in Thailand
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 …
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Thailand Expat Guide – the 2021 book is here
ScandAsia has published the 2021 edition of “Thailand Expat Guide” This book is intended as a help for both newcomers and longer staying expats who have decided to live and work in …
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Noun Molyna on Pippi Longstocking a decade after co-translating the book into Khmer
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 …
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The story behind the 400-year anniversary logo of relations between Denmark and Thailand
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 …
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Bangkok Patana School Alumni Named to Olympic Teams
Two Bangkok Patana School alumni are on the #RoadtoTokyo as they have both qualified for their national Olympic teams. Grad’14 and former TigerShark Captain Luke Gebbie will be representing the …
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Did you know that Thailand’s first ambulance was produced by Swedish Scania-Vabis?
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, …
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King Chulalongkorn visited Denmark during his second Europe trip 108 years ago
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 …
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Test your knowledge of Thai-Danish relations in a 400-year anniversary quiz
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 …
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