Finnair’s Plans Update
Finnair´s sudden decision to cancel all flights to Singapore from mid-May and at the same time scrap the planned route to Kuala Lumpur came as a surprise at the end …
Finnair’s Plans Update Read MoreSwedes and Finns to help Philippines solve murders of activists and journalists
Sweden and Finland will be among the countries which the Philippine government will invite to investigate the killing of more than 800 journalists and activists since 2001. A commission under …
Swedes and Finns to help Philippines solve murders of activists and journalists Read MoreSigurd Hamgaard “Pattaya Pojke 2006”
Sigurd Hamgaard received the “Pattaya Pojke” award of the year 2006 at the Scandinavian Expats Annual Party held at Green Tree Restaurant and Pub on Beach Road in Pattaya.Chairman John …
Sigurd Hamgaard “Pattaya Pojke 2006” Read MoreJanuary SSS Golf Kicks Off
Dr. Ammundsen’s Memorial Cup Tournament was on January 20 kicked off as the first tournament of the Scandinavian Society Siam Golf Section in the year 2007 at Windsor Park & …
January SSS Golf Kicks Off Read MoreFinnair Stops Flying to Singapore
Finnair will stop flying to Singapore on 15 May this year. Last Finnair flight leaving Singapore for Helsinki will depart on 16 May. Finnair’s plans to start flying on Kuala …
Finnair Stops Flying to Singapore Read MoreEmbassy’s New Phone and Fax Numbers
New phone number is 02 250 8801 and new fax number is 02 250 8802. In the case of emergency call embassy’s duty officer at 081 824 9158.
Embassy’s New Phone and Fax Numbers Read MoreFinpro’s Growth Game
Jari Hietala, a Vice President of Finpro South East Asia, stations in Bangkok, Finpro’s S.E. Asia Head Quarter. He’s been here once before in 1994-1998 as a Trade Commissioner of …
Finpro’s Growth Game Read MorePassengers from Finland to Thailand is Up by 27%
Traffic between Helsinki and Asia grew by as much as 30%, with more than 910,000 passengers traveling to Asia. In 2006, Thailand is among the most popular Asian destinations, with …
Passengers from Finland to Thailand is Up by 27% Read MoreNo Lay-offs at Perlos in Singapore
Perlos, a finnish mobile phone casings company for Nokia, has said it will cut 4,000 jobs or a third of its worldwide workforce, by the end of 2007, with job …
No Lay-offs at Perlos in Singapore Read MoreLegionnaires’ Disease Attacks Nordic Tourists
So far two Finns, one Norwegian, and two Swede tourists aged 24 to 66 have fallen ill with pneumonia-like disease caused by Legionella bacteria after staying in the Grand Tropicana …
Legionnaires’ Disease Attacks Nordic Tourists Read MoreCambodia / Denmark / Finland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
New Scam: In It for the Gifts
An extra order worth US$ 525,000 is always welcome. Especially when it is placed by a new customer from the huge Chinese market. No wonder the people at Scanmach Asia …
New Scam: In It for the Gifts Read MoreSeries of Bombs Kills and Injures Several People in Bangkok
(Note: To ensure you are reading the latest updated version of this news, please press Ctrl + F5 on your keyboard or click “refresh” in your browser.)Around 18:00 on Sunday …
Series of Bombs Kills and Injures Several People in Bangkok Read MoreNokia Supports Tsunami Youth Victims
The new initiatives launched by Nokia is to help young people in Indonesia with limited education who have been affected by the Tsunami, will be able to train and create …
Nokia Supports Tsunami Youth Victims Read MoreFinland’s Peat Fuel to Indonesia
Indonesia plans to build peat land powered electric generators with the help of Finnish experts. The project is expected to be completed at the beginning of 2008 with hope to …
Finland’s Peat Fuel to Indonesia Read MoreAmbassadors Question Possible Misuse in Tsunami Fund
The Ambassadors to the Bangkok-based embassies of Finland, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Britain and the United States have submitted a joint demarche to Foreign Ministry and Royal Thai Police …
Ambassadors Question Possible Misuse in Tsunami Fund Read MoreHöegh Autoliners – DeltaMarin Cooperation in Vietnam
Norwegian ship-owner Höegh Autoliners and DeltaMarin ship design from Finland together develop a new Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro/Ro) car carrier design for Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (Vinashin) to meet increasing demand of …
Höegh Autoliners – DeltaMarin Cooperation in Vietnam Read MoreCambodian Ex-police Chief Prevented from Going to Finland
In a sudden turn of events, Heng Pov was deported from Malaysia back to Cambodia late last week – in spite of having recently won a legal bid in Malaysia’s …
Cambodian Ex-police Chief Prevented from Going to Finland Read MoreNokia Wins Two Thai Contracts
Finnish mobile telecommunication group Nokia is one of Thailand’s leading mobile phone company, has won two network contracts in Thailand worth US$210 million to provide new services and enhance business.Two …
Nokia Wins Two Thai Contracts Read MoreCambodian Ex-police Chief Will Avoid Deportation
The High Court in Malaysia ruled that immigration authorities should “remove Heng Peo [the Cambodian ex-police chief] to his last port of embarkation,” which was Singapore. The ruling now paves …
Cambodian Ex-police Chief Will Avoid Deportation Read MoreViking Vets Bangkok Champions
For a lot of the Viking players the weekend of December 9th and 10th meant two days of football. After Saturdays defeat to the Winking Frog in the Casual League, …
Viking Vets Bangkok Champions Read MoreVikings Beaten by Frogs
It was a team full of optimism that entered the pitch on Patana International School on Saturday December 9th to meet the team from the British Pub Winking Frog. The …
Vikings Beaten by Frogs Read MoreThaimaansuomalainen – more than a Finnish magazine
By Veikko LaineThe first issue of Thaimaansuomalainen came out mid-August 2006. The tabloid size magazine contained only 16 pages, six adverts plus 15 map module adverts but it was written …
Thaimaansuomalainen – more than a Finnish magazine Read MoreFinland Grants Visa to Cambodian Ex-police Chief
Cambodia’s reactions came promptly after Finland announced its decision to grant a visa to Heng Peo. According to Deutsche Presse Agentur (DPA), Cambodia’s Foreign Minister Hor Namhong has sent a …
Finland Grants Visa to Cambodian Ex-police Chief Read MoreChristmas Golf Benefits Malaysian Kids
45 golfers took a break from Christmas preparations to play in the annual Christmas golf tournament arranged by Scandinavian Society Malaysia on December 3rd. The tournament took place at the …
Christmas Golf Benefits Malaysian Kids Read More43 Is the Winning Number
50 golfers participated in the LVT Cup at the Vintage Golf Club 25 kilometres outside Bangkok and the golfers really impressed SSS golf captain, Klaus Støve. “The golf course at the …
43 Is the Winning Number Read MoreFlying Neverland with Finnish Puppeteer
The joyful turn comes to Thai orphans when the Puppet Theatre Sytkyt has been invited by the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok to spread Christmas cheer to Thai orphanages by …
Flying Neverland with Finnish Puppeteer Read MoreScandinavian Artists at European Jazz Festival in Vietnam
Representing Finland is the Espoo Big Band, which is one of the finest big jazz orchestras in Europe. Lina Nyberg & her band PLING from Sweden and the Swing Sisters …
Scandinavian Artists at European Jazz Festival in Vietnam Read MoreVikings Beats French Favourites
Odds certainly were against the Scandinavian Vikings soccer players before the game against French rivals Les Gaulois on Saturday the 2nd of December. A miserable start of the season had …
Vikings Beats French Favourites Read MoreVikings Return from Phuket with Medals
Having to promise to bring back silverware and medals in return for being allowed to play soccer in Phuket in stead of in the Casual League might seem like a …
Vikings Return from Phuket with Medals Read MoreDefeat After Poor Vikings Effort
On Saturday the 25th of November the Scandinavian Vikings soccer team played against the team from the Spickled Liver Pub. “The Spickled Liver is a rather bad team and certainly …
Defeat After Poor Vikings Effort Read MoreMore Success for the Vikings
Finally! Victory for the Scandinavian Vikings. Not since the first game of the season has the Vikings been able to leave the pitch with the three points. But on Saturday …
More Success for the Vikings Read MoreScandinavia-style welfare not for Singapore
Welfare has been treated like a dirty word in Singapore – and rightly so, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Singapore provides a strong social safety net, but will not …
Scandinavia-style welfare not for Singapore Read MoreFinnish Music Comes To SEA
Groups of Finnish artists, with the collaboration of the Embassy of Finland in Singapore and Indonesia, will fly half the world from the Lapland to entertain audiences in tropic countries …
Finnish Music Comes To SEA Read MoreFlooding Of the Chamber Office in Bangkok
The office of the four Nordic chambers in Bangkok was flooded with water when the staff came to work on Monday morning 13 November. The layer of water on the …
Flooding Of the Chamber Office in Bangkok Read MoreHuge Interest for SAS Golf Cup
82 golfers turned up for this year’s SAS Golf Cup at Burapha Golf Club in Pattaya on November the 11th. The SAS cup was the first of two tournaments in …
Huge Interest for SAS Golf Cup Read MoreA bit of Success for the Vikings
The game against the British Club on Saturday the 11th of November was like a roller coaster ride for the Scandinavian Vikings. In the first half the Vikings went one …
A bit of Success for the Vikings Read MoreVikings Suffer New Defeat
Having a men sent off the pitch in the second half did not help the Vikings in their previous game against Woodstock. However The Scandinavian Vikings do not seem to …
Vikings Suffer New Defeat Read MoreThai Golfers Win Local Derby
Leaving Thailand after having played the Scandinavian Society Golf’s Asian Regional Tournament on Saturday the 4th of November, the mixed team representing Malaysia and Singapore did not have to worry …
Thai Golfers Win Local Derby Read MoreRecord Sales for Nokia Thailand This Year
The Finnish handset giant has refused to release specific figures, but it did raise its forecast for overall local handset sales this year to 8,8 million units from 8,4 million, …
Record Sales for Nokia Thailand This Year Read MoreRecord Number of Golfers Attends Cup
The weather conditions were absolutely perfect as the golfers began their rounds on the course of Muang Kaew Golf Club on Sunday the 29th of October. A comfortable low relative …
Record Number of Golfers Attends Cup Read MoreMats Jansson new President and CEO of SAS
The Board of Directors of SAS AB, October 20, appointed Mats Jansson new President and CEO of SAS. He is 54 and was most recently President and CEO of Axel …
Mats Jansson new President and CEO of SAS Read MoreA top Priority Village
A company run by two Finnish-Swedish spent a short period of time established on the island. Within three months after they had moved there Jonas and Staffan – who previously …
A top Priority Village Read MoreVikings Suffer Woodstock Defeat
Last season they were called Dubliners, now they have changed name to Woodstock. No matter the name, the soccer team proved to play very well, when they clashed against Scandinavian …
Vikings Suffer Woodstock Defeat Read MoreFinnair’s Silk Road from Helsinki to the Far East
Kuala Lumpur will in May 2007 be added to Finnair’s Asian destinations. Vietnam may soon get on the list of destinations too! And there will be more flights on the …
Finnair’s Silk Road from Helsinki to the Far East Read MoreTsunami Warning Delivered Worldwide by SMS
“Tsunami warning to mobile phone is a brand new service that will be useful of holiday tourist visiting Thailand resorts and other places in high-risk areas,” said a managing director …
Tsunami Warning Delivered Worldwide by SMS Read MoreFinnish Vacon Opens Regional Office in Bangkok
Vacon, one of Finland’s fastest growing companies, on Wednesday, October 11 opened its Regional Office for South East Asia in Bangkok, Thailand. The opening was marked by speeches by H.E …
Finnish Vacon Opens Regional Office in Bangkok Read MoreWeather Gods Blessed the SSS Golf Cup Anniversary
Doing an outdoor activity in October in Thailand involves a risk of getting soaked due to the rainy season, but luck were on the golfers’ side on Sunday October 8th …
Weather Gods Blessed the SSS Golf Cup Anniversary Read MoreFinnair Eyes Collaboration with MAS
Finnair has expressed interest in developing various agreements with Malaysia Airlines (MAS), including a code-share agreement. Besides the fact that Finnair will be the first Scandinavian airline to fly into …
Finnair Eyes Collaboration with MAS Read MoreBetter to Share Nobel Honor, Says Susilo
Indonesia’s president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, said September 03 that he would be honored to accept the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize for helping to end a bloody war in Aceh province, …
Better to Share Nobel Honor, Says Susilo Read MoreLars Haugan Sworn in as New Priest
It was a packed Seamens Church at Thappraya Road between Pattaya and Jomtien, that officially welcomed Lars Haugan in his new function as a Seamens Priest for the area. The …
Lars Haugan Sworn in as New Priest Read More