British Club Keeps Trophy
Sunday Scandinavian Society Siam and British Club held their annual Golf Turnament against each other on Sunday 06 March 2011. The trophy will stay one more year at the British …
British Club Keeps Trophy Read MoreIKEA Bangkok Celebrated Roof Capping
IKEA confirmed last night at the traditional Swedish party, taklagsfest på svenska, themed “Wholeheartedly Warm” that the mega store is looking at the end of this year, specifically November 3, …
IKEA Bangkok Celebrated Roof Capping Read MoreQatar Airways Expands to Norway –
Qatar Airways today announced that Norway, emong others, has been earmarked for new route development as the airline spelled out its ongoing commitment to international growth, targeting both popular and underserved …
Qatar Airways Expands to Norway – Read MorePlans Warm Welcome for First Ikea Store in Thailand
The first Ikea store in Thailand and the biggest in Southeast Asia will celebrate its roof capping today from 6:30-9:30pm with a traditional Swedish party under the theme of “Wholeheartedly …
Plans Warm Welcome for First Ikea Store in Thailand Read MoreSingapore Churches Visited Baan Chivit Mai
Norwegian and Swedish ladies from Singapore visited Baan Chivit Mai in Chiangrai in the North of Thailand on 28 February to 3 March 2011. The visit was organized by the …
Singapore Churches Visited Baan Chivit Mai Read More4 Year Old Swedish-Thai Girl Kidnapped
Latest: Niza Finally Re-united with Her Father Niza Engdahl was in school on Wednesday, when a woman came to pick her up. According to a friend of the father, who …
4 Year Old Swedish-Thai Girl Kidnapped Read MoreIKEA Recalls ‘Hazardous’ Pots in China
Swedish store IKEA is recalling its FORSTA coffee and tea maker, as the glass pot can break unexpectedly due to pressure from the metal holder, possibly causing burns and lacerations. …
IKEA Recalls ‘Hazardous’ Pots in China Read MoreLis Heisselberg Continuous as SWA President
The Scandinavian Women’s Association in Singapore held its Annual General Meeting on the 23rd of February at Republic of Singapore Yacht Club. About 30 ladies showed up and enjoyed dinner …
Lis Heisselberg Continuous as SWA President Read MoreTsunami Trust Fund Expands to Include Other Disasters
A fund that helped set up a tsunami early-warning system in the wake of the December 26, 2004 disaster that claimed 240,000 lives in Asia on Monday expanded its scope …
Tsunami Trust Fund Expands to Include Other Disasters Read MoreTargets China’s Family Business Education
A renowned Swedish university is actively increasing its presence in China and searching for cooperation partners for family enterprise education. “China has huge market potential for family business education since …
Targets China’s Family Business Education Read MoreFurther Thai Pilots to be Trained in Sweden
While the Royal Thai Air Force was receiving the first part delivery of its Gripen Fighters, six Thai pilots arrived in Sweden to receive their Gripen training. This is the …
Further Thai Pilots to be Trained in Sweden Read MoreArrested for Fraud in Pattaya
Police in Pattaya in Thailand raided on Wednesday February 23 2011 the Hotel Viking. The goal was a bunch of Swedes and Norwegians who operated a call center cheating hundreds …
Arrested for Fraud in Pattaya Read MoreSwedish Pedophile Gets 4 Years Behind Bars
The Bangkok Criminal Court adjudicated on the 1st March 2011, at 12.46 pm a Swedish pedophile guilty of having sex with a boy named C[Alias], aged 13. He was sentence …
Swedish Pedophile Gets 4 Years Behind Bars Read MoreVolvo Plans $10 Billion China Investment in Next 5 Years
Volvo announced over $10 billion in investments over the next 5 years as a part of its new strategy in China, following its acquisition by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group last …
Volvo Plans $10 Billion China Investment in Next 5 Years Read MoreSwedish Group Interested in Temasek’s Thai Air Asia Shares
A Swedish group of investors may take over shares in Thai Air Asia currently owned by Temasek – the Singaporean investment corporation. According to an article in the Thai newspaper Siam …
Swedish Group Interested in Temasek’s Thai Air Asia Shares Read MoreScandinavian Ladies from Singapore Arrived in Chiang Rai
The Norwegian and Swedish Church in Singapore is organizing the annual trip to visit Baan Chivit Mai in Chiangrai. Diana Wiking and Lise-Beate Ringsby from the church and about 19 ladies …
Scandinavian Ladies from Singapore Arrived in Chiang Rai Read MoreSwedish Minister Visited Beijing and Tianjin
The Swedish Minister for Infrastructure Catharina Elmsäter-Svärd was recently in Beijing. During her visit the minister participated in a seminar on Road Safety, Mobility and Infrastructure, met with Minister Li Shenglin …
Swedish Minister Visited Beijing and Tianjin Read MoreRed Cross Diplomatic Bazaar
The annual Thai Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar is back. Hosted by the diplomatic wives together with the Thai Red Cross Society, the event is set to be held this coming …
Red Cross Diplomatic Bazaar Read MoreThailand Named ‘Best Tourist Country’ in Sweden
Thailand has won the title of ‘Best Tourist Country’ for the 9th year running from Grand Travel Award, Sweden’s most prestigious tourism industry award, after the kingdom outperformed all other …
Thailand Named ‘Best Tourist Country’ in Sweden Read MoreVolvo Unveils China Investment Plans
Swedish carmaker Volvo hopes to become a global luxury brand and turn China into a major manufacturing base by investing $10-$11 billion over the next five years, a report said …
Volvo Unveils China Investment Plans Read MoreSwedish Minister Assures the Filipino Community
On the invitation of Philippine Ambassador to Sweden Maria Zeneida Angara Collinson, the Swedish Minister for Integration Erik Ullenhag recently met with Filipino community representatives. Present during the meeting were …
Swedish Minister Assures the Filipino Community Read MoreChina’s BAIC Buys Assets of Swedish Transmission Plant
China’s Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co. (BAIC) announced Wednesday that it had purchased all equipment and technologies from a Swedish transmission plant for 31 million euros (about 42.5 million U.S. …
China’s BAIC Buys Assets of Swedish Transmission Plant Read MoreVolvo Planning Factory in Western China’s Chengdu
Chinese officials say Volvo Car Corp. plans a manufacturing base in the western Chinese city of Chengdu as it aims for expansion in the world’s biggest auto market following its …
Volvo Planning Factory in Western China’s Chengdu Read MoreSwedish and Norwegian Call Centre Gang Apprehended
Tourist police raided the scam call centre office that was running over an internet shop by a European gang who used internet overseas calling to defraud the victims abroad. Approximately …
Swedish and Norwegian Call Centre Gang Apprehended Read MorePeasoup at D’Pelican Inn
D’Pelican Inn Pub and Restaurant hosted the monthly traditional Swedish Pea Soup last 17 February 2011. Friends and colleagues came to savour the freshly cooked pea soup by Mr. Tom Norrdell, …
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New Era for Thai Air Force With Swedish Jets
The arrival of six Gripen jet fighters today will usher in a modern era for the Royal Thai Air Force, commander Itthaporn Subhawong says. The air force will take delivery …
New Era for Thai Air Force With Swedish Jets Read MoreSuccessful Expats Ladies Lunch in Pattaya
It was a wonderfully intense buzzing in the air at Linda’s Restaurant in Jomtien on Wednesday 9th. of February at the Ladies Lunch. 26 ladies from Norway, Sweden and Thailand …
Successful Expats Ladies Lunch in Pattaya Read MoreVolvo to Make Cars in Southwestern China
Swedish carmaker Volvo, owned by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, has finalised its decision to make Volvo cars in southwestern China, two people with knowledge of the matter said on Friday. …
Volvo to Make Cars in Southwestern China Read MoreEmbassy Closures Can’t be Avoided: Bildt
Sweden’s foreign minister Carl Bildt has said that planned closure of the embassies in Vietnam and in Malaysia, among others, can not be avoided through organizational changes or greater efficiency. …
Embassy Closures Can’t be Avoided: Bildt Read MoreRise in Abuse of Thai Wifes in Sweden
Reports of assault and sexual abuse from Thai women, among others, who come to Sweden to be with Swedish men have become increasingly common, according to a new report.In 2009, 552 women …
Rise in Abuse of Thai Wifes in Sweden Read MoreElectrolux Home Inspiration Centre Opens in Bangkok
Mr. Christoffer Berg, Minister Counsellor of the Swedish Embassy, together with Mr. Sutti Manokitjarunman, General Manager of Electrolux Thailand, jointly inaugurated the opening of Electrolux Home Inspiration Centre on Wednesday, …
Electrolux Home Inspiration Centre Opens in Bangkok Read MoreNordic Networking at the British Club
Wednesday 16 the Thai-Swedish Chamber, Danish-Thai Chamber, Thai Norwegian Chamber or Thai Finnish Chamber of Commerce joined forces and invited their members to Networking at the British Club Bangkok. Some …
Nordic Networking at the British Club Read MoreNames of Boat Accident Victims Released
A boat accident in Vietnam’s scenic Halong Bay has cost the lives of twelve tourists. Among them two Swedes. The names of the victims that has been officially confirmed is …
Names of Boat Accident Victims Released Read MorePeople’s Travel Habbits Will Not Change Much
In recent years Egypt has become a very popular holiday destination for Swedish Tourists. About 200,000 Scandinavians visit Egypt every year. More and more travel companies in Sweden say that …
People’s Travel Habbits Will Not Change Much Read MoreSwedes Still keen on Finding Love Abroad
While Swedes no longer take to Viking longboats in search of foreign booty, research shows they remain adept at bringing back trophies of love from their adventures abroad, The Viking …
Swedes Still keen on Finding Love Abroad Read MoreSwedish Social Democrats Meet Aung San Suu Kyi
Two Swedish politicians, Urban Ahlin and Olle Thorell, visited last week the Burmese opposition politician Aung San Suu Kyi in the home where she was held in custody for many …
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Denmark Had the Largest Increase of Nordic Tourists to Thailand
Thailand continues to attract more Danish tourists. Among the Nordic countries, Denmark and Norway were sending more tourists to Thailand in 2010. Sweden and Finland declined in numbers. According to …
Denmark Had the Largest Increase of Nordic Tourists to Thailand Read MoreVisit by Minister of the Swedish Defence
Swedish Minister of Defence, Mr. Sten Tolgfors, has paid a visit to Singapore. He met his colleague, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Mr. Teo Chee Hean, as well …
Visit by Minister of the Swedish Defence Read MoreSwedish Royal Couple Visiting Thailand
The Swedish royal couple, King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia are currently visiting Thailand. On Thursday February 10, 2011 the Royals attended the 100 year Jubilee of the National Scout Organisation …
Swedish Royal Couple Visiting Thailand Read MoreA More Visible Scandinavian Society
Less than a week after his election, Bo Lundqvist – the new President of the Scandinavian Society Philippines – is now actively exploring ways to improve the SSP. One of …
A More Visible Scandinavian Society Read MoreWärtsilä Finds New CEO in China
Wärtsilä Corporation Changes in management 10 February 2011 at 9.30 a.m. EET Wärtsilä’s Board of Directors has appointed Mr Björn Rosengren M.Sc. (Tech.), born 1959, as the new President and …
Wärtsilä Finds New CEO in China Read MoreSwedcham in Hong Kong 25th Anniversary Internship Grant
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2011. To mark the occasion, the Chamber will award a HK$100,000 Anniversary Internship Grant to a recently …
Swedcham in Hong Kong 25th Anniversary Internship Grant Read MoreSuccessful Swedish Visit to Indonesia
The Swedish official visit to Indonesia ended February 8. The meetings had focused on environmental issues. Both Sweden and Indonesia recognize the need for green technology in order to deal …
Successful Swedish Visit to Indonesia Read MoreSupport Action on Vietnam Climate Change
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Nordic Development Fund are to help Vietnam draw up and implement detailed climate change action plans for key cities and government departments, the …
Support Action on Vietnam Climate Change Read MoreFrom Manila to the Grassy Field of Sweden
Short but significant was the visit of Korea Scout Association President Dr Kang Young Joong to one of the Scout troops of Ticket to Life (TTL) in Manila, Philippines after …
From Manila to the Grassy Field of Sweden Read MoreNew President of the Scandinavian Society Philippines
Bo Lundqvist has been elected as new President of the Scandinavian Society Philippines at the Annual General Meeting last Wednesday. The AGM took place at L’entrecote restaurant in Taguig City, …
New President of the Scandinavian Society Philippines Read MoreSweden Talks Environment in Indonesia
Ewa Björling, the Swedish Minister of Trade had a busy schedule yesterday, discussing concepts like the Swedish Sustainable City and Eco Airport with the Minister for Public Works, Djoko Kirmanto …
Sweden Talks Environment in Indonesia Read More“Thai” Dengue Fever Rises Among Swedes
Dengue fever is becoming more and more widespread among the Swedish population due largely to to increasing numbers travelling on holiday to Thailand. The tropical disease is affecting more and …
“Thai” Dengue Fever Rises Among Swedes Read More
Priest Awarded Scandinavian Citizen of the Year
Norwegian Priest Jan Olav Johannessen and his wife Tone has been announced Scandinavian Citizen of the Year 2011. The announcement took place at the Annual Party of Scandinavian Expats Club …
Priest Awarded Scandinavian Citizen of the Year Read MoreSweden to Open Trade Office in Jakarta
In line with the growing economic interaction between Sweden and Indonesia, Stockholm will open its first ever trade office in Jakarta on Monday, the Swedish ambassador to Indonesia says.“Our trade …
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