Pattaya Under Curfew
On Wednesday Night at 8pm, Pattaya Police backed up by Pattaya City Hall Security Officers began a tour of the city and ordered all establishments, including Bars, Discotheques, Banks, Shopping …
Pattaya Under Curfew Read MoreTurmoil In More Cities, But Top Cop Says Phuket Safe
Despite the turmoil engulfing parts of Bangkok and some other Thai cities, Phuket’s top cop insists Phuket remains safe.Commenting on reports that two provincial halls in Northeast Thailand have been …
Turmoil In More Cities, But Top Cop Says Phuket Safe Read MoreCRES Imposes Curfew in Bangkok
The Centre for the Resolution of Emergency Situation (CRES) on Wednesday imposed a curfew across the capital following arson attacks in downtown Bangkok and several areas after anti-government red shirt …
CRES Imposes Curfew in Bangkok Read MoreExpert: This Is Why It Went Wrong
The crisis in Thailand is very serious, says Johannes Schmidt who is an Associate Professor of International Politics at the University of Aalborg in Denmark. According to him, one solution …
Expert: This Is Why It Went Wrong Read MoreWhat Will Happen To Thailand?
PhD Marte Nielsen of the University in Lund is an expert on Thailand and the current situation.At 2 p.m. (7 p.m. Thailand time), she will give her evaluation of the …
What Will Happen To Thailand? Read MoreNorwegian Trapped in Bangkok Fears Prison Time
Yesterday, it was decided by the government that Bangkok and 23 other provinces were to be under a curfew from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. Thursday morning. This resulted in …
Norwegian Trapped in Bangkok Fears Prison Time Read MoreThai Curfew Next Three Days
The curfew in Bangkok and several provinces of Thailand which was imposed on Wednesday will remain in place for the next three days, the emergency center has announced. The time, though has …
Thai Curfew Next Three Days Read MoreNordic Chamber Breakfast Seminar Postponed
Tomorrow, May 20th, the Scandinavian community in Bangkok was supposed to meet at the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, but due to the politically unstable situation in Bangkok at the moment, the …
Nordic Chamber Breakfast Seminar Postponed Read MoreMentally Ill Swede Running Riot in Pattaya
At approximately 8:00pm on Wednesday, police Major Ruengyot Sonphaphon (Pattaya Police Investigator) was notified by a security guard at the Chateaudale Condominium complex in Jomtien that a foreign man was …
Mentally Ill Swede Running Riot in Pattaya Read MoreSweden And China Should Cooperate About Organized Crime: Swedish Expert
Sweden and China can cooperate in dealing with transnational organized crimes be it in central Asia or in Africa and other areas, said Dr. Niklas Swanstrom, director of Sweden’s Institute …
Sweden And China Should Cooperate About Organized Crime: Swedish Expert Read MoreEat Your Heart Out at Scansnax.nu
Scansnax, a Phuket based business, has become a familiar name in many Scandinavian house holds all over Thailand. For years, it has provided expats with a craving for sweets with …
Eat Your Heart Out at Scansnax.nu Read MoreSecond Postponing of Scandinavian Society Siam AGM
Because of the uncertainty of the political situation in Bangkok, the Annual General Meeting which was supposed to take place tomorrow, the 19th of May, will be postponed once again. …
Second Postponing of Scandinavian Society Siam AGM Read MoreEricsson Business Innovation Forum: Attracting Journalists By the Hundreds
Yesterday, over 100 journalists from more than 30 different countries came to the Swedish pavilion to attend the three-day Ericsson Business Innovation Forum. The forum is a global event where …
Ericsson Business Innovation Forum: Attracting Journalists By the Hundreds Read MoreTanker Giant Torm CEO Dismisses Impact of Staff, Pool Partner Exodus
Danish product tanker giant Torm’s new boss is not losing sleep over a recent spate of resignations and the pullout of two key pool partners, although the move has raised …
Tanker Giant Torm CEO Dismisses Impact of Staff, Pool Partner Exodus Read MoreSwede Arrested for Drug Possession in Pattaya
In a news conference, Police Colonel Krita Tankanard announced that a 41 year old foreign man and his 22 year old girlfriend have been arrested. The couple is suspected of …
Swede Arrested for Drug Possession in Pattaya Read MoreElection in Philippines: A Big Step Forward Despite Ten Deaths
Six Scandinavians were part of the International Observers Mission, which were monitoring the Philippine election. The group of foreign observers saw vote buying, lack of secrecy and illegal campaigning but …
Election in Philippines: A Big Step Forward Despite Ten Deaths Read MoreBangkok War Zone Makes Headlines in Scandinavia
“Bangkok at war”. “The worst in 20 years”. ”Approaching civil war”. For the past week, it has been headlines like these that have dominated the Scandinavian press, and on Norwegian …
Bangkok War Zone Makes Headlines in Scandinavia Read MoreThe Nordic Lighthouse Opens in Shanghai
A new initiative, showcasing Nordic lifestyle, was launched in Shanghai today. The Nordic Lighthouse is a newly renovated warehouse directly on the Huangpu River, which brings together Nordic and Chinese …
The Nordic Lighthouse Opens in Shanghai Read MoreLooking for Danish or Scandinavian Social Clubs in Thailand
The Danish Embassy would like to get in contact with Danish or Scandinavian social clubs or networking forums. We already know there are such clubs in Udon Thani, Cha-Am, and …
Looking for Danish or Scandinavian Social Clubs in Thailand Read MoreSweden Opens its New Application Centre in Bangkok on 17 May 2010
As previously announced it is the intention that VFS Global, the external service provider contracted by the Swedish Embassy to receive applications for visas, will open its application centre on …
Sweden Opens its New Application Centre in Bangkok on 17 May 2010 Read MoreSwedish King and Deputy Prime Minister to Visit China
His Majesty the King Carl XVI Gustaf and Deputy Prime Minister Maud Olofsson will be in China from 19 to 24 May for a visit to Beijing and Shanghai. They will …
Swedish King and Deputy Prime Minister to Visit China Read MoreSwedish Tourist Slashed in Phuket Robbery
Police are hunting a bandit who slashed a young Swedish tourist’s wrist after she resisted his efforts to steal her bag. The victim, 22-year-old Emilia Therese Andersson, needed several stitches …
Swedish Tourist Slashed in Phuket Robbery Read MorePer-Arne Hjelmborn new Swedish Ambassador to Malaysia
The Swedish government on May 6, 2010 appointed Mr. Per-Arne Hjelmborn as new Ambassador to Malaysia. Mr. Hjelmborn is currently director of the Economic Section at the Swedish Embassy in …
Per-Arne Hjelmborn new Swedish Ambassador to Malaysia Read MoreSweden Launches Country Website in China
Text and Photo by The Royal Embassy of Sweden in China As the first country in the world Sweden is launching an official website all in Chinese. At Sweden.cn you will …
Sweden Launches Country Website in China Read MoreGöteborg Wind Orchestra on a Busy Tour
Text by The Royal Embassy of Sweden in ChinaPhoto by David Fredlund Göteborg Wind Orchestra is regarded as one of the leading symphonic wind orchestras in the world. The orchestra …
Göteborg Wind Orchestra on a Busy Tour Read MoreSwedish Expo Highlights in May
After months of anticipation and preparation, Shanghai is finally ready to officially open the World Expo to the public. The Swedish pavilion will open on May 1st and some of …
Swedish Expo Highlights in May Read MoreThe Swedish Ambassador as a TV Chef in Indonesia
Ambassador Ewa Polano, together with two Swedish chefs residing in Bali, Lotta and Johan Lassesson, is starring the popular weekly culinary program ”Menu and Venue” on MetroTV. The shooting took …
The Swedish Ambassador as a TV Chef in Indonesia Read MoreGeely reveals Volvo China production plans
Chinese car maker Geely plans to begin production in China of Volvo S60 cars and XC90 SUVs once it completes the purchase of the Swedish brand from US auto giant …
Geely reveals Volvo China production plans Read MoreSwedish Pavilion at Expo Aims to StrengThen Country’s Brand
The 150 million kronor ($20.69 million) Swedish Expo budget, of which half was provided by the state and half from private enterprise, is the largest-ever investment Sweden has undertaken for …
Swedish Pavilion at Expo Aims to StrengThen Country’s Brand Read MoreWoman Pays for Breast Job in Thailand With Best Friend’s Money
A 41-year-old woman in Norrköping has been indicted on charges of forgery and fraud after borrowing about 450,000 kronor ($62,000) in her best friend’s name, of which she spent 50,000 …
Woman Pays for Breast Job in Thailand With Best Friend’s Money Read MoreThe Swedish Ambassador Talk About Sweden and Creativity
The Swedish Ambassador H.E. Ms. Helena Sångeland was one of the speakers at the ”Creative Culture Series” in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday 28 April. The theme of the event was …
The Swedish Ambassador Talk About Sweden and Creativity Read MoreSuccessful Dating Program in Denmark and Sweden copied to the Philippines
After its successful airing in Australia, Denmark, Sweden, Spain, United Kingdom, aIndonesia, nd Thailand, the leading reality-dating show “Take Me Out” now arrives in Philippines. “Take Me Out”, owned by …
Successful Dating Program in Denmark and Sweden copied to the Philippines Read MoreChinese Pop Star in Swedish PMTax Plea
Chinese superstar pop singer Wei Wei has appealed to Sweden’s Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt to intervene to settle a dispute with the Swedish tax authorities, which she claims have recently …
Chinese Pop Star in Swedish PMTax Plea Read MoreTest Your Knowledge About Thailand
The Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter wants to test what you know about Thailand. Test you knowledge about Thai politics, economy, food, and some about Thai-Swedish relations. You will find the …
Test Your Knowledge About Thailand Read MoreStaffan Herrström New Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam
The Swedish Government has today appointed four new ambassadors. Staffan Herrström has been appointed Ambassador to Vietnam, Lennarth Hjelmåker has been appointed Ambassador to Tanzania, Ingrid Hjelt af Trolle has …
Staffan Herrström New Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Read MoreAssaulted Chinese Woman Risks Deportation From Sweden
The Swedish Migration Board has decided to deport a Chinese woman who lost her residency permit when her Swedish husband filed for divorce in revenge for her reporting his repeated …
Assaulted Chinese Woman Risks Deportation From Sweden Read MoreAsian Engineers Choose Sweden
Denmark has higher salaries and lower taxes than Sweden. Still highly educated people from Third World countries as for example China chooses Sweden, reports Nordjyske. Every time one foreign engineer choose to live and …
Asian Engineers Choose Sweden Read MoreSwedish Alfa Laval Group Acquires Si Fang Stainless Steel Products in China
Alfa Level Group announced that it has acquired 65% of the shares in Si Fang Stainless Steel Products Company Limited. Si Fang, based in China, serves the food and beverage …
Swedish Alfa Laval Group Acquires Si Fang Stainless Steel Products in China Read MoreHuangshan MTB Festival Finally Draws to A Beautiful Close
Text and Photos by Nordic WaysAttracting more than 490 participants from 26 countries and 49 clubs, The 5th Huangshan MTB Festival finally draws to a close. Though only taking a …
Huangshan MTB Festival Finally Draws to A Beautiful Close Read MoreSvenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget Sells its Packaging Business in Asia
International Paper Agrees to Purchase SCA’s Asia Packaging BusinessInternational Paper today announced it signed a definitive agreement to purchase SCA’s (Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget) packaging business in Asia for $200 million in …
Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget Sells its Packaging Business in Asia Read MoreScandinavian Society Siam Postpones AGM
The Annual General Meeting of Scandinavian Society Siam has been postponed till further notice due to the unrest in Bangkok. The AGM was scheduled to take place Wednesday 28 April …
Scandinavian Society Siam Postpones AGM Read MoreNew Swedish Ambassadors to China and Singapore
The Swedish Government has appointed new Ambassadors to China and Singapore. Lars Fredén has been appointed Sweden’s Ambassador to China. He has been Sweden’s Ambassador to Macedonia since 2008 and before …
New Swedish Ambassadors to China and Singapore Read MoreSwedes Win the 13th Nordic Chamber Golf Tournament
26.04.2010 | news Anya Palm | photos Anya Palm Gathered in the Tian An Golf Club in Beijing on a cold Saturday morning in April, five national teams are intent on …
Swedes Win the 13th Nordic Chamber Golf Tournament Read MoreNordic Film Festival in Malaysia 4-7 May 2010
The Nordic embassies have joined forces and will be hosting a Nordic Film Festival in Kuala Lumpur 4-7 May 2010. The Festival will be held at two locations: Taylor’s University …
Nordic Film Festival in Malaysia 4-7 May 2010 Read MoreCharity & Fun Day at Equestrian Paradice
On the 15th of May, the Equestrian Paradice is organizing a Charity day for the children of the Chaiyapruk Foundation For the 3rd year, Equestrian Paradice is organizing a Charity …
Charity & Fun Day at Equestrian Paradice Read MoreNew Nordic Style in Singapore
Press release from STYLE:NORDIC STYLE:NORDIC gets a fresh lease of life with a strategic restructure of its management and a dynamic revamp of its Scandinavian design offerings. Shoppers can expect …
New Nordic Style in Singapore Read MoreSkating Swedes Raise More Than 100,000 Baht In Asia
Two Swedes who are skating almost 5,000 kilometers from Chiang Mai to Singapore rolled in and out of Phuket earlier this month sporting a few road scars – but relishing …
Skating Swedes Raise More Than 100,000 Baht In Asia Read MoreSweden Extends Thailand Travel Warning
UD (Swedish ministry of foreign affairs) was prompted to issue the new travel advice after several bombs exploded in the centre of the city on Thursday evening. The UD statement …
Sweden Extends Thailand Travel Warning Read MoreScandinavian Embassies in Thailand: Keep Away From Silom
Thursday night a number of bombs killed at least one and injured more than 70 people including three foreigners in central Bangkok. The bombings were aimed at the Sala Deng Skytrain …
Scandinavian Embassies in Thailand: Keep Away From Silom Read MoreSwedish Ambassador Comments on the Crisis in Thailand
Lennart Liner, Ambassador of Sweden to Thailand, “stuck his neck out” as he called it himself and commented on the ongoing crisi in Thailand on 22 April 2010. Lennart Linner …
Swedish Ambassador Comments on the Crisis in Thailand Read More