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“Inspiration from Bronze Drum” is the name of an exhibition taking place from November 27-30 by Vietnamese Swedish painter Van Duong Thanh in Hanoi. The exhibition features 20 large-sized paintings, …
Swedish Van Duong Thanh’s Open Exhibition 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 More”I don’t know what will happen. I don’t want to make my children worry,” says Björn Leksell from Strängnäs, who is in the tourist area Rambutri together with his two …
Swedes Don’t Know When They Can Go 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 MoreThe Swedish foreign ministry estimates that a few hundred Swedes are caught up in the unrest, but the exact number remains unclear. “They can’t get out of there, either …
Swedes Caught Up In Thai Unrest 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 MoreThe Tuoi Tre Youth Theatre will hold 100 free performances for 80,000 children between now and the end of this year. “Children’s Voice” is a joint project between the Youth …
Education Through Theatre 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 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 More