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Unlike the hustle and bustle of busy Bangkok, Rugby school Thailand resides in the beautiful countryside of Chonburi. Just a few kilometers inland from the Pattaya coast, our sprawling campus …
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Pensak – a biography. English language version
Danish-Thai Pensak Howitz (born 1939) has lived a most unusual life. The book PENSAK tells her fascinating and sometimes dramatic life story. At the same time, the book draws a portrait of Thailand and its close ties to Denmark. This is a captivating and loving portrait of a woman who has gone her own ways and on a variety of levels has strengthened the close ties between Denmark and Thailand. Among others as the companion of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn during her official visit to Denmark.
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Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce congratulates hotel member on reopening
Thailand has recently lifted restrictions for various business after a full month of no new case of Covid-19 spreading domestically. Although activity such as clubbing and concerts with mass gathering …
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Danish man wins lawsuit against Thai wife for not sharing assets
The Provincial Court in Buriram brokered on Wednesday a deal between a Danish man and his former Thai partner who had denied him any return of the roughly 5 mill. …
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S. S. REDANG – Sunk by Japanese destroyers, on 13 February 1942
The Japanese invasion of Malaya and Singapore during the World War II, from the time of the first landings in Northern Malaya on 8 December 1941, was swift and brutal. …
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Prestigious Lester B Pearson Scholarship Awarded to Bangkok Student
Manintorn (Mars) Lomtakul, a student in Year 13 at Bangkok Patana School, has been awarded the prestigious Lester B Pearson scholarship to the University of Toronto. Only 37 or 38 …
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New UK school ‘King’s Bangkok’ construction completion Opening for its first term in August 2020
Prof Sakorn Suksriwong, DBA, Chairman of Founding Team of King’s College International School Bangkok, recently held a blessing ceremony on the occasion of construction completion. The school, located in the …
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Kipinä to open 10 new pre-schools in Indonesia before 2024
Kipinä, the fastest growing international preschool brand featuring an “Enhanced Finland” curriculum will join forces with Yayasan Akademi Anak Indonesia (YAAI), to launch more than ten new Kipinä preschools throughout …
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International Admissions Opened for Integrated Innovation Bachelor Program
A special round of admissions for the Bachelor of Arts and Science in Integrated Innovation (BAScii) program in the Chulalongkorn School of Integrated Innovation is now open. This admission round will …
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KIS Virtual Open House
KIS International School in Bangkok is hosting a live virtual Open House on May 27th and May 29th, 2020 at 2 pm. The Open House caters to families who are …
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Why Thailand is the best place to retire
Thailand is popular across the globe for its scenic beauty. It has some of the most beautiful landscapes that are pleasing to the eyes. Together with it, Thailand also has …
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Shewsbury’s World Class
Shrewsbury’s World-Class of 2020 Impresses with University Offers 463 University offers for Class of 2020 209 Top 100 ranked university offers, 43 Top 10 offers US: 104 offers including 7 Ivy …
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Learning with Canadian International School: Fun, screen-free kids’ activities during Covid-19
Having your kids learning from home because of school closures due to the Covid-19 pandemic can be an exhausting (and sometimes intimidating) experience. In Singapore, Christa Craats, coordinator of Canadian …
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Thailand’s new Personal Data Protection Act may impacts businesses
Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) will come into full force on May 27th of this year. According to FRANK Legal & Tax, a Thailand-based International lawfirm, it will have a …
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Destination Da Nang – emerging Vietnamese resort and business destination
While tourism, like most other sectors, unexpectedly is down for the count in 2020, Asia will – hopefully relatively soon – once again be open for travelling. Da Nang is …
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How to choose the right school for your child in Asia?
To decide on something as important as your child’s education and well-being in a foreign country might be the toughest part about moving abroad. Choosing a new school, pre-school, …
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Tommy Franssila at Hyatt Regency Danang Resort And Spa guides us to Danang
Tommy Franssila, Director – Culinary Operations, who was previously a familiar Nordic face at Grand Hyatt in Kuala Lumpur is since May 2018 based at Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & …
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Life in the time of Corona
In these days, I can’t help thinking of the author Gabriel Garcia Marquez book “Love in the time of Cholera”. Now we have to say “Love in the time of …
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ScII Adopts Hybrid Teaching and Learning Across all Subjects
Sitting on the fourth floor of the Chaloem Rajakumari 60 building next to hustling and bustling Pathum Wan, nearly two dozen students are busy receiving their lessons. Nothing unusual, but …
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Chulalongkorn University Offers New Program for Passionate Entrepreneurs: Accepting International Applicants Through 30 March 2020
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand’s most prestigious university, now offers an innovative new international program called BAScii: Bachelor of Arts and Science in Integrated Innovation (BAScii) under the Chulalongkorn School of Integrated …
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A hidden gem in the buzzing Bangkok, AGALICO @ Sukhumvit 51
Shortly before Christmas 2019, I received an invitation to attend a Christmas party organized by, in the Bangkok scene, two well known men.The party was said to take place at …
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Owls and ghosts: An ocean of creative museums on Malay island
Penang in Malaysia is full of interesting and less interesting museums. Make sure to check out some of them for a different tourist experience. Being a tourist often entails visiting …
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Spot the cats and bike with the kids on the walls of Penang streets
Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa in Paris, Pablo Picasso’s Guernica in Madrid and Edvard Munch’s The Scream in Oslo are just a few pieces of art which attract numerous of …
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Sixth Form Evening & Open Morning Events
Rugby School Thailand has two forthcoming open events. A Sixth Form Open Evening on Monday 24th February and a whole school Open Morning on Friday 13th March 2020. At these …
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Kathrine and Simon teach in Thailand: “Like running your own company”
Physical contact, meat balls, parent-teacher relationship and hours spent in the class room. These are merely some of the differences between teaching in Denmark and in Thailand. Read about two …
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Cheapest cities for backpacking in 2020
If you’re planning on backpacking around Asia or visiting one of it’s stunning cities on holiday, cost is likely to be a factor in deciding where to go. To help …
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Join us for the All Aboard the Adventure Train Picnic
HOP ON THE ADVENTURE TRAIN! JOIN A MORNING OF CRAFTS, GAMES, MUSIC AND FOOD AT THE ALL ABOARD THE ADVENTURE TRAIN PICNIC Join an adventurous morning with indoor and outdoor …
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Research 2019: Reasons Why Singapore Is the Best Country for Scandinavian People
Singapore is a city-state in Southeast Asia, consisting of small islands, in which the progress of the Western world and Asian culture are harmoniously interwoven. Today, it is one of …
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International Pet Shipping
SCApet.com is a global pet travel logistics company. One of the very few trustworthy companies to offer support with international pet shipping. They offer VIP door to door pet shipping …
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Danish owned diving center in Bali
With the slogan “come as a stranger, leave as a friend,” Amed Jepun Divers on the island of Bali in Indonesia sees many return visitors. The small dive shop is …
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How to enter the Hong Kong e-commerce market?
Year on year, more and more people are gaining access to the internet, thanks to the massive use of smartphones and the ease of access to the web. Not only …
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Taking a break from the Singaporean concrete jungle … in the jungle
“It seemed a bit too sterile and boring.” Heavily polluted, overcrowded, bland, and “basically a complete waste of time.” These are just some of the brutal words I found on …
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Preparing new Nordic expats-to-be
Seasoned employers know that being properly prepared is key for a successful posting in Asia, while minimizing the risks – and they prepare their employees accordingly. Nordic employers mostly prepare …
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School Opens Applications for Full IB Diploma Scholarship
IB DIPLOMA FULL SCHOLARSHIP, ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOW Join our inspiring community with academic scholarships for the IB Diploma and the IB Middle Years Programme. KIS International School is inviting ambitious …
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Business Finland to co-host a launching event of a genomic data management platform in Singapore
Business Finland will co host a launching event with BC Platforms and Quintiles and IMS Health.Inc, on 13th November 2019 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. BC Platforms’ …
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Phuket’s heritage and cuisine part of old and new favourites
While Phuket’s tourism is having challenges in 2019 to draw enough visitors, this island destination nevertheless has a formidable smorgasbord of attractions, including new waterparks, shopping centres dining destinations and …
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Following the newly paved tourist path in Myanmar
Countries undiscovered by average Joe and plain Jane are a rare site these globalised days. If you’re not up for paying countries like North Korea and Syria a visit, it …
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Abandoned town or capital?: Explore this strange city in Myanmar
If you drive about 5 hours directly north of Myanmar’s old capital Yangon, you will find a large city which appears abandoned. You have now arrived at the country’s new …
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Students at KIS in Bangkok simulate migration issues
Understanding Human Migration Students in Grade 5 at KIS International School in Bangkok, Thailand, learned about migration. They welcomed guest speakers who were able to provide first hand accounts representing different perspectives …
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Swedish hotelier within Bangkok’s latest luxury wave: Björn Richardson
137 Pillars Residences & Suites in Bangkok, is the opulent, specific hotel that has once again re-united two really good Swedish friends as well as hoteliers. Hotel manager Björn Richardson …
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Nordic Sunday Brunch at InterContinental, Singapore
At InterContinental Singapore in Bugis, famous for its historic precinct and the hotel for its amazing Peranakan-style and Heritage Suites, there is still time to enjoy the Nordic Sunday Brunch …
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The latest Suunto5 launched in Singapore
Suunto products are known as pioneer Finnish sports watches, dive computers and training coaching instruments. All in one and small enough to fit on your arm wrist. They stand out …
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Danes gathering in Thailand
A big meeting for Danes living abroad will take place at the Admiral’s Pub & Restaurant, (Oakwood Residence) Sukhumvit Soi 24, Bangkok on Wednesday 30 October 2019, 1900 – 2130. …
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Rugby School Thailand Open Morning
On Friday 1st November Rugby School Thailand will open its gates to prospective parents and pupils for an Open Morning where you can see the school in action. About Rugby …
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Mandatory Health Insurance for Expats in Thailand with retirement visa from 31 October
Foreigners applying for a Non O-A visa will be required to purchase health insurance from October 31, 2019 according to Thaivisa. Non–Immigrant Visa “O-A” (Long Stay) This type of visa may …
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Why leadership opportunities at KIS benefit students
Leadership as Part of a Balanced Education A well rounded education offers students the opportunity of developing skills that are deemed useful in life, at school, and in the real …
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Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort among worlds best islands for romantic honeymoon
Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort is a highly recommended stay for honeymooners from around the world visiting Thailand. Koh Phi Phi was the only destination selected in Thailand in …
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Santa Fe Relocation sold
Santa Fe Group, the last remnant of the EAC conglomerate founded by H.N. Andersen back in 1884, has sold its relocation business, including the moving company’s debt to Proventus Capital …
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Foreign Chambers says TM30 creates negative views about Thailand
The Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand issued on 29 August a press release calling for what it diplomatically calls a “structured rationalization, with significant changes, to the TM.30 …
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