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This September, Bangkok hosted Krung Thep Creative Streets as part of the European Heritage Days 2025. Organised by the Danish Embassy together with the French Embassy in Thailand and other …
From graffiti renegade to Embassy wall – that’s full circle Read More
We previously reported that Copenhagen City Hall had become known as “the Las Vegas of Europe” for international couples. But now the city is tightening rules after years of soaring …
Copenhagen limits foreign weddings after surge in demand Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently hosted a cultural diplomacy program in Phetchaburi, inviting diplomats from six countries, including Norway, to experience the province’s heritage and gastronomy. The initiative, …
Norwegian diplomat joins Thai tourism showcase in Phetchaburi Read More
From Saturday 8 November 2025, individuals in Thailand can face fines of up to 10,000 baht if they drink alcohol in licensed venues outside permitted hours. The Department of Provincial …
Thailand introduces fines for late-night drinking Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok marked World Cleanup Day on Saturday 20 September 2025, underlining its role in a citywide effort to tackle mismanaged waste and promote sustainable urban …
Sweden highlights World Cleanup Day in Bangkok Read More
On Monday 15 September 2025, the Royal Thai Embassy in Stockholm held a certificate presentation ceremony for ethical Nuad Thai business, recognising 85 Thai massage establishments for meeting professional standards. …
Thai massage businesses in Sweden certified under ThaiWISE project Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok and the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce hosted an exclusive welcome reception on Tuesday 16 September 2025 at the Norwegian Ambassador’s Residence, bringing together Norwegian …
Norwegian and Thai food supplement industries connect in Bangkok Read More
Flying Tiger Copenhagen has officially arrived in Thailand, opening its first store at EMSPHERE in Bangkok on Monday 15 September 2025. The Danish retail brand is known for its playful …
Flying Tiger Copenhagen opens first store in Thailand Read More
On September 13th the WE-WOMEN NETWORK invited to a panel discussion with the topic “Beyond Gender: Co-Creating a World of Gender Equality and Mutualism” at Radisson Blue Sukhumvit. The panel …
Co-Creating a World of Gender Equality and Mutualism Read More
Swedish furniture retailer IKEA is lowering prices in Thailand and expanding into new business services after a year of sluggish sales. Leonie Hoskin, retail manager of IKEA Thailand and Vietnam, …
IKEA cuts prices and expands services in Thailand Read More
From 12–14 September 2025, the Department of European Affairs, in collaboration with Kasetsart University and Yara (Thailand) Company, hosted an Agri-Hackathon under the theme “Farming the Future: Advancing Thai Agriculture …
Thai–Norwegian agri-hackathon marks 120 years of relations Read More
From coming to Bangkok as backpacker and falling in love with the City of Angels, to now being the manager of world-renowned Khao San Road’s most internationally recognised nightclub, Tony …
Nightclub manager Tony Karlsson returns to where the Thailand adventure started, reaching new heights on Khao San Road Read More
My September began on a sad note with the loss of my mother. She reached the age of 94, a quite noble age, which she herself considered good years. Even …
A tough start of September month Read More
Norwegian dairy products Jarlsberg® and TINE Brunost™ were exhibited at the Food & Hospitality Thailand exhibition in QSNCC in Bangkok 20–23 August 2025. The products were on display at the …
A slice of Norway in Thailand Read More
On Thursday 11 September 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) joined Danish companies at the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok to discuss economic cooperation between Thailand and Denmark. The …
FTI and Danish private sector discuss stronger Thai–Danish cooperation Read More
The September 2025 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! 📖 Read it your way: Download the full PDF: Click Here Read online: Read Online or Fullscreen Scan the QR …
ScandAsia Magazine September 2025 Read More
The Sweden Pavilion will showcase Nordic leadership in sustainability at ASEAN’s largest green exhibition, Sustainability Expo 2025 (SX 2025), held from 26 September to 5 October at the Queen Sirikit …
Sweden Pavilion highlights circular future at ASEAN’s Sustainability Expo 2025 Read More
A Finnish court ruling on 5 September 2025 has intensified political debate in Thailand over the treatment of Thai berry pickers working in the Nordic country. The court sentenced a …
Finnish court ruling sparks Thai political scrutiny Read More
The Danish Embassy in Bangkok hosted a lunch with the Governor of Bangkok Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, ambassadors, and members of the ECO-Capitals Forum to renew their pledge for sustainable development …
Danish Embassy hosts eco-forum lunch with Bangkok governor and ambassadors Read More
Siriraj Hospital and MIT Hacking Medicine have launched the second edition of their joint innovation hackathon, Siriraj × MIT Hacking Medicine 2025, set to take place in Bangkok from 31 …
Novo Nordisk among supporters of Bangkok health innovation hackathon Read More
SWEA Bangkok will mark its 25th anniversary with a gala evening on Friday 10 October at the Sky Ballroom, Skyview Hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 24. The event celebrates the Swedish …
SWEA Bangkok celebrates 25 years with anniversary gala Read More
The Lapland District Court has ruled in favor of Thai berry pickers exploited in Finland, sentencing two executives of the berry company Kiantama to prison for aggravated human trafficking, writes …
Thai berry pickers win human trafficking case in Finland Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok hosted the official opening of this year’s European Heritage Days on 3 September 2025, marking the start of the cultural initiative Krung Thep Creative …
Danish Embassy hosts opening of European Heritage Days in Bangkok Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok hosted the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson and Thailand’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa). The agreement aims …
Sweden and Thailand sign MoU on digital cooperation Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok took part in the launch of Monsoon Tea’s new AI Biodiversity Traceability Project at The Forestias on 2 September 2025. The initiative applies artificial …
Sweden supports launch of Monsoon Tea’s AI biodiversity project in Bangkok Read More
The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) took part in a seminar on the prevention and suppression of corruption on 1 September 2025, organized by Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) in …
Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce joined anti-corruption seminar in Bangkok Read More
ELC International Schools: 40 years as Bangkok’s early years leader For over 40 years, ELC International Schools has been a pioneer of the Reggio Emilia philosophy in Thailand, nurturing generations of children with curiosity, …
ELC Open House – Explore Purple Elephant & City School Read More
The Norwegian Seafood Council will bring the “Seafood from Norway Festival” to Bangkok from 4 to 7 September 2025. The four-day pop-up event will take place at EM Market, EmSphere …
Norwegian Seafood Council will host seafood festival in Bangkok Read More
Chargé d’affaires Per Linnér represented Sweden at the Thailand Security Dialogue 2025, held in Bangkok under the theme “Peace and Security in a Global Disruption.” Now in its second edition, …
Sweden takes part in Thailand Security Dialogue 2025 Read More
Bangchak has announced that its subsidiary, OKEA ASA, has made a new oil discovery at the Talisker exploration well in the Brage field (PL 055) in Norway. The find is …
Bangchak announces new oil discovery in Norway Read More
The Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC) has appealed to Sweden to reconsider its planned sale of Gripen fighter jets to Thailand, citing concerns over potential human rights violations and regional …
Cambodian Human Rights Committee urges Sweden to halt Gripen sale to Thailand Read More
During 18–22 August 2025, a Thai delegation visited Sweden and Finland to review the welfare of Thai seasonal workers in this year’s berry-picking season, according to the Department of Consular …
Thai delegation discusses berry picker welfare in Sweden and Finland Read More
The 25th edition of the World Gourmet Festival will bring some of the world’s leading culinary talent to Bangkok this September, including Danish chef Eric Kragh Vildgaard from the two-Michelin-starred …
Danish Michelin-starred chef to join World Gourmet Festival in Bangkok Read More
Thai News Network (TNN) can report that, Thailand has signed a contract to purchase new Gripen E/F fighter jets from Sweden, marking a significant step in the Royal Thai Air …
Thailand finalizes Gripen jet deal with Sweden Read More
Thai-Nordic Association hosted its Social Explorer 3 on Friday 22 August 2025. It’s a Friday night on 22 August 2025 and Chang beer is flowing free. The buzzing from chitchat …
“Have fun, get drunk, wear flowers” Read More
The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce is drawing attention to an upcoming webinar on “Wellbeing at School and Home: AI Supporting Families”, organised by Vision Finland Magazine. The event will take …
Webinar to explore Finnish AI tools for student wellbeing in Thailand Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) has welcomed Swedish MiL Institute as a new member. MiL Institute specialises in leadership and organisational development based on Scandinavian values. Its methodology, Action …
MiL Institute joins SweCham Read More
Thai Foreign Minister Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa visited Sweden on 24 August to witness the signing of a new Royal Thai Air Force contract for Saab Gripen E/F fighter jets. The …
Thai minister in Sweden to oversee signing of new Gripen jet deal Read More
A Swedish tourist was among two foreign men injured after being struck by a motorcycle on Pattaya Beach Road on 23 August. The accident happened when a motorcycle collided with …
Swedish tourist injured in Pattaya traffic accident Read More
Thailand has called on Norway to reassess its support for Cambodia’s landmine clearance programs, raising concerns over newly planted mines along the Thai-Cambodian border. The appeal was delivered by Thailand’s …
Thailand urges Norway to review support for Cambodia’s mine clearance Read More
A 68-year-old Swedish man died after collapsing on the shoreline at Kata Beach in Phuket on Tuesday afternoon, August 20. According to lifeguard Ledet Sandod, who was on duty at …
Swedish tourist dies after collapsing at Kata Beach Read More
A Danish fisherman has built a new life in northern Thailand – with herring, rye bread, live music, and a strong community by the river. When the sun sets over …
From the North Sea to the Mekong River Read More
It is a Sunday morning in Udon Thani. Despite the rainy season, the sky is a clear blue, and the ground is dry. In the pool, children play on colourful …
A piece of Denmark under the palms Read More
I usually return to Bangkok from summer breaks in Scandinavia with a bit of a cold, rather pale, and with memories of rain, wind and chilly breezes-but not this year. …
Once again, back from a summer holiday in the beautiful Sweden Read More
On 8 August 2025, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok, led by Chargée d’Affaires, Thea Ottmann, took part in the ASEAN Family Run to commemorate the 58th anniversary of the …
Norwegian Chargée d’Affaires joins ASEAN Family Run in Bangkok Read More
In late June 2025, Thai-Denmark Dairy Farm in Muak Lek marked a new milestone in Thai-Danish agricultural cooperation: a new calf of the Danish Red Cow race had been born, …
The Red Cow is Danika Read More
Thai Airways is among suggest airlines in the proposal for the free domestic flight initiative Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports has proposed offering 200,000 free domestic flight tickets to …
Thailand plans free domestic flights for international visitors Read More
The Norwegian design brand Ekornes, a corporate member of the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce, has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award: Product Design 2025 for its recliner Stressless Adam. …
Stressless Adam wins Red Dot Award Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) has promoted the sustainability work of its premium member, Bangchak Corporation, which is leading reforestation and conservation activities in Bang Kachao, Samut Prakan Province. …
Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce promotes reforestation efforts in Bang Kachao Read More
Danish jewellery giant Pandora saw its market value fall sharply on Friday, losing nearly 15 billion kroner due to a drop in its share prices. The setback followed the release …
Pandora hit by market drop as US tariff concerns loom over Thai production Read More