Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
In books and articles, Richelieu has largely been portrayed as either white or black, as an untouchable icon or as an unscrupulous capitalist. We tend to judge the past with …
Andreas du Plessis de Richelieu: The Admiral Who Went Ashore Read MoreWhen the Admiral left Siam in 1902 it was onboard the Royal Yacht ‘Maha Chakri’ bound for Singapore, from where he would sail to Europe with one of the regular …
Admiral Andreas du Plessis de Richelieu as Entrepreneur Read MorePearls, feathers, dresses, smoking and red lipstick – and of course a Martini. The theme was 1920’s gala when Scandinavian Society Siam celebrated its 90 Year Anniversary. The Grand Ball …
The 90 Years Anniversary of Scandinavian Society Siam Read MoreThe Danish agronomist Gunnar Søndergaard was yesterday elevated to Commander of the Most Admirable Order of Direkgunabhorn, which is the highest possible order for a non-Thai person to receive. Gunnar …
Royal Thai Order for Danish Agronomist Read MoreCaptain Hans Marqvard Jensen was born in Denmark in 1878. In 1900 around Christmas he arrived Bangkok as a Premier Lieutenant at the age of 22. Two years later he …
The Dane Who Saved the North Read MoreThe first BoConcept store in South East Asia opened in Singapore in November 2008. The store has already proven to be a big success, and BoConcept now plans further expansion …
Danish Furniture Design Popular in Singapore Read MoreBy Kathrine Gravrok Butt Many women who come to Singapore with their spouses wish to find a job and continue their working career. However, finding suitable work is not always …
Finding a Career in Singapore Read MoreA whooping 125 Danish students in Singapore had Thursday their first day of school. The brand new Danish Supplementary School in Singapore thus exceeded its own wildest expectations. “We thought …
First Day at School in Singapore Read MoreLongtime Bangkok resident Anders Normann celebrated his recent birthday with a special announcement to his friends. He is now the official “caretaker” of the beautiful and historic Thai-Danish icon, the …
Royal Thai decoration presented to Danish admiral returns home Read MoreIn celebration of the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Denmark and Thailand, the Royal Danish Embassy is introducing the publication ’Denmark in Thailand 2008. Celebrating 150 years of Thai-Danish …
New Publication To Promote Denmark In Thailand Read More