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When Thailand rolled out its Destination Thailand Visa in July 2024, it didn’t take long for people to start calling it the country’s answer to the global remote-work boom. The …
Thailand’s tourism outlook weakens, while DTV enters a new phase Read More
Bombs fell on Laos every eight minutes between 1964 and 1973. More than 50 years later, unexploded bombs still lie hidden beneath fields, forests and villages, affecting families across 14 …
Video: Living with the danger beneath their feet Read More
More than 50 years after the bombing of Laos, unexploded ordnance still claims lives, causes injuries and forces families to live in fear. In May, ScandAsia visited Yanika’s village in …
Yanika and her family live with the danger of unexploded bombs beneath their home: “We just want to live a normal life” Read More
A Hong Kong couple has filed a complaint with the United Nations over Swedish authorities’ plans to permanently transfer the guardianship of their four-year-old daughter to a foster family. The …
Hong Kong couple files UN complaint over Swedish custody case Read More
Indonesia is looking to strengthen defence cooperation with Finland in cybersecurity, data protection and advanced defence technology. The plans were discussed during a meeting between Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin …
Indonesia seeks stronger cybersecurity cooperation with Finland Read More
Finnish Nokia has signed a new agreement with Taiwan Mobile to expand its 5G partnership and help develop AI-powered mobile networks across Taiwan. The agreement will see Nokia deploy its …
Finnish Nokia expands AI-powered 5G partnership with Taiwan Mobile Read More
Chulalongkorn University’s Thai Youth Orchestra (CHULA ThaiYO) will travel to Sweden this week to perform at events marking the 129th anniversary of King Chulalongkorn’s historic visit to Europe. The university …
Chulalongkorn youth orchestra to perform in Sweden for King Chulalongkorn commemoration Read More
Laotian authorities will hold a press conference this week on the 2024 deaths of two Danish backpackers who died after suspected methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng. The press conference is …
Laos will hold press conference on deaths of two Danish backpackers Read More
Thai teenage guitarist and singer Nene Royal has received support from a Danish fan as she prepares for the next round of America’s Got Talent in the United States. Nene …
Nene Royal plays Danish guitar on the road to America’s Got Talent Read More
The July – August 2026 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! This issue features compelling stories from across Asia—from life above unexploded bombs in Laos and responsible tourism in …
ScandAsia Magazine July – August 2026 Read More