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These days, though, with the economic downturn, style is not the only focus of home owners. Affordability is a major issue too, said Mr Yung Ong, director of Danish furniture …
Danish Style Stars In Singapore Read MoreAccording to several travel websites, included the wellknowned Lonely Planet, “normal” 30-days border visaruns is now only given 15 days visa. In order to limit the amount of foreigners …
New Visa On Arrival Rules At Thai Borders Read MoreA suspected bullet hole has been discovered in a SAS airplane which recently returned to Sweden from the Thai city of Phuket. The plane, an Airbus 340, landed on Tuesday …
‘Bullet Hole’ In SAS Plane From Thailand Read MoreSAS Scandinavian Airlines has Thursday unexpected postponed their announced departure from Kastrup to Bangkok until 5.55 AM Friday 5. December. The postponement is a practical step to avoid the …
SAS Postpone Plane From Copenhagen To Thailand Read MoreWith the current unrest in Thailand coaches Mofok and Chris had to make some tough decisions together with the team last week… No flights available and the only alternative were …
Vikings Undefeated In Phuket International 7’s 2008 Read MoreThailands Suvarnabhumi International Airport prepared to restore full operations today for the first time since an eight-day blockade by anti-government protesters ended on Wednesday. The smaller domestic Don Muang …
Airport Resumes Full Services Read MoreOne week with closed airports in Bangkok increased the demands for direct flights to Phuket. Spies, one of Denmark’s biggest providers’ of charter holydays in Thailand, has sold 15 % …
Spies: Phuket Benefit From Bangkok Unrest Read MoreWith the Copenhagen-based Danida Board having just recently approved a new $ 40 million climate change programme for Vietnam to assist the country in it climate change adaptation and mitigation …
Denmarks Helping Hand For Climate Change Read MoreThree Danish Directors are right now in Vietnam to present their documentary on Hanoi’s Long Bien Bridge. Recently the film was shown in the National Cinema Centre together with two …
An Old Bridge Is Revitalized On Screen Read MorePlaces on this week’s Bangkok flights can be reserved primarily by the original passengers of the flights, but there is also space on the flights for new reservations. Passengers wishing …
Finnair’s scheduled flights to Bangkok to resume Thursday night Read MoreDecades after the Vietnam War ended, the study of Vietnam has rightfully expanded beyond issues pertaining to the warfare period. Nowadays, prestigious institutions offering Vietnamese studies are being established …
Studies Open Doors To Denmark And Norway Read MoreDuring the blockade of Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, Scandinavian Airlines rerouted flights to U-tapao and Phuket airports in order to get customers out of Thailand. SAS managed to bring over 1,000 …
SAS resumes traffic to Bangkok today Read MoreBy Annelene Højvang Larsen and Rikke Bjerge JohansenThe Danes and other members of the Danish-Thai Chamber (DTCC) were in good spirits Thursday 4. December when they arrived at the Cabbages …
DTCC: The Big Danish Christmas Lunch Read MoreThe situation in Bangkok is being resolved and the airport will open to traffic in the next few days. Finnair’s scheduled flights from Helsinki to Thailand will resume tomorrow. Flights …
Finnair to resume scheduled flights to Thailand Read MoreFor your New Year 2009 Greetings we herewith propose you to send beautiful cards painted by Ms Helene Kling, who is a renowned painter here in Ho Chi Minh City. …
Get Your Greeting Cards From Nordcham Read MoreCaroline Wozniacki, Denmark, is one of four top 20 players taking who will take part in the PTT Pattaya Open tennis tournament in February. The WTA tournament …
Danish Tennis Star Join Pattaya Open 2009 Read MoreAt the Luncheon meeting DTCC members attempted a very interesting presentation held by Jorgen Mads Clausen former CEO and President of Danfoss. The presentation was on innovation and what Danfoss …
Interesting Luncheon With Former President Of Danfoss Read MoreThere are unconfirmed reports of a deal to open an airport closed by protests. But there is not that much hope for the thousands of Scandinavians stranded in Thailand. …
BBC: Airport To Be Closed Until 15 December Read MoreNew hope for the thousands of stranded Scandinavians. Thai anti-government protesters have agreed to end their occupation of Bangkok’s airports, allowing thousands of stranded tourists to leave. Passenger flights …
Latest: Thai Airport Protests Called Off Read MoreOn the first day of Advent it almost looks like a Christmas show at Bangkok City Hall. The colour red is dominating as everybody wear red shirts and wave red …
Red: We feel sorry for the tourists Read MoreSince Friday many flight companies have been using the military airbase U-Tapao. This includes SAS, who Saturday rerouted a flight from Bangkok to U-Tapao, from where it carried a maximum …
SAS continues to bring customers back from Thailand Read MoreRye Bread, traditional Danish Christmas Food and of course lots of Schnapps were on the menu, when Jysk Rejsebureau Saturday November 29 2008 hosted their annual Christmas Party at Stable …
Stranded Tourists at Danish Christmas Party Read MoreThe Battle of Thailand is raging. It is a battle in which hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world have become hostages. But he battle is not …
The Battle of Thailand Read MoreAccording to the Danish Embassy in Vietnam, around 60% of Vietnamese people depend on underground water resources. Due to overexploitation, the underground water level is decreasing and threatening the stability …
Danish Embassy: Vietnam Facing Water Shortage Read More“We are pleased to be able to start operating flights to and from Thailand in order to get our customers out of Bangkok,” says Lars Sandahl Sørensen, CEO, Scandinavian Airlines …
SAS starts bringing customers back from Thailand Read MoreAll Finnair flights to Bangkok are cancelled today. Finnair is cancelling the flight which was postponed until today from yesterday evening, this evening’s both flights and tomorrow evening flight scheduled …
Finnair Cancels Four Bangkok Flights Read MoreAuthorities have officially declared Suvarnabhumi airport closed until Saturday at 6pm at the earliest.Thousands of tourists are still stranded in Thailand with the prospect of spending at least one more …
Bangkok Airport Closed Until Saturday 6pm Read MoreThursday evening Danfoss hosted a dinner for the Danish Crown Prince couple and Friday morning they made sure, that the royals could return safely back to Denmark. It has been the …
Crown Prince Couple in the Air Read MoreDemonstrators at the Suvarnabhumi airport woke up jubilant to another day of occupation. The fact that they were not evicted by police with assistance from special forces from the Navy …
PAD Enterpret Delay in Eviction as Evidence of Support from Above Read MoreOn Thursday Afternoon, Khun Mongkol, the Chief of Banglamung District chaired an emergency meeting to discuss the currently situation in Bangkok and the affect on Tourists residing here in Pattaya …
Pattaya: Stranded International Tourists Can Call 1337 Read MoreThai Authorities are welcoming all flight companies to use their military airbase U-Tapao near Pattaya, Austrian Airways has now sent six busses with a total of 250 passengers to the …
Dane Fly With Austrian Airways From Military Airbase Read MoreArrival of Danish Foreign Minister Dr Per Stig Moller has been postponed until Thursday. The Danish minister was scheduled to arrive in the capital for a three-day goodwill visit with …
Danish Minister’s Arrival Postponed For Thursday Read MoreLate Wednesday night, one of Asia’s busiest airports remained under siege, sealed off by several thousand anti-government protesters. The protesters, clad in yellow – the color of the king – …
Tourists “Just Wanna Go Home” Read MoreWhen THR the Crown Prince Couple Thursday morning November 27 2008 visited the Siam Society, they were warmly welcomed by Mr. Athueck Asvanund, President of the Siam Society. “I hope His …
HRH The Crown Prince Appointed Honorary Vice President of Siam Society Read More“It’s great to be back in Bangkok. We love the weather, the colours, the food and we love the people,” lead singer Jascha Richter says and the crowd cheers. Close …
MLTR: ”We Cannot Get Out of Bangkok” Read MoreMonday night she was on stage with Chris Minh Doky at an open air gala dinner at the Lotus Garden. Wednesday night she was supposed to perform at a Christmas …
Danish Singer Stranded in Bangkok Read MoreThe Danish jazz singer is now on her way home from Thailand. She should have performed in Århus last night at a Christmas Concert together with Søren Sko and DR …
Sinne Eeg on Her Way Home Read MoreThe state of emergency means, that normal law is suspended in the two airports. Public gatherings are forbidden at areas, where the authorities say so. They can also refuse access …
Bangkok Airports in a State of Emergency Read MoreBy Rikke Bjerge Johansen, Annelene Højvang LarsenThe SAS passengers, who are stuck at Bangkok Airport, have been waiting at the check-in counters for information on their cancelled flights and the …
SAS to Waiting Tourists: “Get Some Sleep in the City” Read MoreCarlsberg has launched a new print campaign “Carlsberg Story” in Malaysia, which is aimed at building awareness of Carlsberg’s brand attributes and specific heritage in the country. The new campaign, …
Carlsberg Launches New Campaign Read MoreIt couldn’t be worse timing. The Crown Prince Couple’s official visit to Thailand due to the celebration of the 150 year anniversary for the establishment of diplomatic relationship between the …
Crown Princess Mary Continues Sightseeing in Bangkok Read MoreOn Wednesday morning, the day after the occupation of Bangkok International Suvarnabhumi Airport, all flights were cancelled and the airport staff that abandoned their tations last night failed in many …
Swedish and Norwegian Embassies Help at Airport Read MoreAt Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok the situation is nowhere close to being solved. Consequently, the Airport Authorities are arranging evacuations for the tourists. “Don’t worry, we have hotels for everyone,” they …
Bangkok Airport to Be Evacuated of Passengers Read MoreWednesday morning a motorcade took off from Oriental Hotel. In a long row of cars with press, businessmen, the Danish Ambassador and of course a lot of police, HRH the …
HRH The Crown Prince Followed Schedule in Spite of Demonstrations Read MoreBy Gregers Moller, Rikke Bjerge Johansen and Annelene H. Larsen TRH Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark on Monday night paid an extensive visit to the Danish …
Life Style Exhibition and Gala Dinner Marked 150 Years of Thai Danish Diplomatic Relations Read MoreCelenia Software, a Danish company offering partner services and add-on products to independent software vendors and resellers in Microsoft Dynamics, has opened a new development centre in Ho Chi Minh …
New Celenia Development Centre In Vietnam Read MoreHRH Crown Prince Frederik and HRH Crown Princess Mary will this afternoon be granted an audience with The King Bhumibol of Thailand in his Hua Hin residence. The royal …
Royal Couple Granted Audience With The King Read MoreBy Per StangegaardIf it was hangovers from last week-end, or the fact that we had twotournaments in a row, or were part of a larger tournament? I dontknow, but it …
Poor Showing At Villamor Read MoreThey look like princesses as they’re walking down the catwalk in designer clothes. And today they’re closer to a real one, than they’ve ever been before. Ten children from the …
HRH Crown Princess of Denmark Attended Children’s Fashion Show Read MoreTuesday morning the TRH The Crown Prince Couple visited Central World again. However, today they were not going around together but had different schedules and arrived in separate cars. Crown …
Crown Princess Mary on Her Own in Bangkok Read More