Float away in the magic of silence
After five days in a boat house you are ensured recharged batteries and scores of stunning views on the inner memory board. To wake up on the lake, go to …
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Swedish tourist drowns at popular Phuket beach
PHUKET: Big Phuket waves at Karon Beach claimed another tourist’s life Wednesday afternoon November 27. Swedish national Ann Gorli Teres Fjellner, 59, was knocked over and dragged out by heavy …
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In the third quarter of 2013, Telenor Group reported revenues of NOK 26.0 billion, representing an organic revenue growth of 1%. EBITDA before other items was NOK 9.6 billion, EBITDA …
Telenor gains ground in Thailand, Malaysia Read MorePandora marks 2nd anniversary in Thailand
The Danish Ambassador to Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar Mr Mikael H. Winther attended a celebration of the 2nd anniversary in Thailand of the Danish accessories and jewellery brand, Pandora. Pandora, …
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It’s Women on Top at Nordic-Franco Chambers Breakfast talk
High-flying women executives and a management guru took centrestage at Nordic/Franco-Thai Chambers Breakfast Seminar on 26 November 2013. Insightful viewpoints and valuable lessons were shared by distinguished speakers from such …
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IKEA “Pops-Up” in Central Bangkok
World’s first IKEA Pop-Up store opens in Siam Square IKEA’s world-first pop-up store opened in Bangkok’s Siam Square fashion district over the weekend. “Bangkok is an amazing international city, well …
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Although the justice minister says things are getting better, the Council of Europe’s human rights commissioner disagrees. The Council of Europe’s human rights commissioner, Nils Muižnieks, is the latest to …
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Great networking night at Hua Hin’s Little Denmark
Despite the weather the restaurant Little Denmark in cooperation with Dansker Klubben in Hua Hin managed to host a successful and fully booked networking on Friday November 8. The …
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Democratic Voice of Burma moves to Thailand A radio station set up in Norway’s Oslo to provide news to Burma during its military regime is set to relocate to Thailand. …
Democratic Voice of Burma radio moves from Norway to Thailand Read MoreSwedish envoy on typhoon relief mission
On November 20, Ambassador Klas Molin together with parts of the Swedish support team went to Ormoc and Tacloban with a Swedish Hercules Plane. Three Norwegian aid workers accompanied him …
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Norske Skog Thailand sold to local firm for THB1 billion
Norske Skog Thailand was sold to Charoen Aksorn (CAS) Group, a Thai printing supplies company, for THB1 billion. Norske Skog, the largest newsprint paper producer in Thailand, sold its paper …
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20 year-old planned vacation, but instead signed football contract
Sotra-karen Kittiphong Pluemjai, who lived in Norway most of his life, went on a vacation that turned out to be bit of a career change. The 20 year-old striker signed …
20 year-old planned vacation, but instead signed football contract Read MoreTelenor expands 3G network in Thailand
Telenor of Norway, the major shareholder of Total Access Communication (DTAC), has earmarked THB34 billion to expand its third-generation (3G) network coverage in Thailand over the next three years, following …
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Travelling Norwegians’ sickness claims hit record high
For Norwegian insurance companies, 2013 has been a year of record high payouts as the result of huge numbers of sickness claims by travelling Norwegians. Never before have so many …
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Norwegian tourist drowns on Phuket’s Karon Beach
A Norwegian tourist drowned after being caught in heavy surf at Karon Beach, on Phuket’s west coast, on Thursday November 14. He was pulled from the sea opposite the Karon …
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EU may remove Schengen Visa requirement for Thais
Prime Minister Yingluck and Baroness Catherine Ashton, EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, discussed on 13 November 2013 the possibility of …
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Im can go back to Denmark due to new law
A new retrospective law passed on Wednesday ensures that 7-year old Im and her mother can return to Denmark. Except from Dansk Folkeparti, all the parties in the Danish Parliament …
Im can go back to Denmark due to new law Read MoreECCO: Thai factory closure part of consolidation, expansion
The closure of one ECCO Thailand factory in the northern Thai province of Pichit was part of an ongoing consolidation of production geared towards more efficient quality and cost control and …
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Ecco shuts down one Thai factory
Danish shoe manufacturer Ecco shut down a factory in the northern province of Pichit effective yesterday (11 November 2013), reasoning that it could no longer absorb higher production cost following …
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7-year-old sent out of Denmark, now on her way to Thailand
7-year-old Im Nielsen and her mother Suthida were on Sunday November 10 forced to leave Denmark due to the decision of the city court in Hjørring in the Northern part …
7-year-old sent out of Denmark, now on her way to Thailand Read MoreScandinavians lead the charge in bullish Phuket property market
According to a survey by Bangkok’s The Nation newspaper, property companies are increasing their investment in Phuket, with plans to develop more than THB50 billion (USD1.6 billion) in residential and …
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The Admiral’s opens again for the third time
It is the third time the Danish restaurant Admiral’s opens in Bangkok. Hopefully, it would be the last, said Bent Laasholdt, the owner, who promised a more international slant to …
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Modernizing the Royal Thai Air Force
The kingdom’s 2013 defense budget rose to US$5.7 billion, a 7% increase from the year before. Increased spending in recent years has allowed an already capable military to modernize and …
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Sweden issues travel warning due to Bangkok demonstrations
According to Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichackchaikul, eight countries have already issued travel warnings to their people, urging them to avoid demonstration sites in Thailand. NNT reported. One of the countries …
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Thai boys miss Norway after studying abroad
Each year several Thai youths go to Norway to study at Norwegian high schools, through the exchange study organisation AFS. The Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok met three Thai students to talk …
Thai boys miss Norway after studying abroad Read MoreSweden’s police chief seeks tourist safety cooperation
PHUKET — A senior Swedish law enforcement official was in Phuket on 4 November 2013 to seek closer cooperation with the Royal Thai Police to better protect thousands of Swedish …
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Ready for Football Tournament in Phuket
Scandinavian students from International schools in Thailand – and elsewhere in Asia – are among the over 1.100 players that are on their way to Phuket this coming week-end to …
Ready for Football Tournament in Phuket Read MoreNorwegian Air faces boycott over low-cost Thai crew
Unions urge boycott of Norwegian Air Its pilots have been threatening to go on strike, its new long-haul routes are deeply troubled and now Norway’s once high-flying Norwegian Air faces …
Norwegian Air faces boycott over low-cost Thai crew Read More‘World’s first’ suction powered artwork
Vacuum cleaning, one of the more tedious household chores, has just been elevated to an art form thanks to a collaboration between Electrolux and Thailand’s artist Chalit Nakpawan. An impressive …
‘World’s first’ suction powered artwork Read MoreSwedish universities at Education Expo
The OCSC International Education Expo 2013 will run from 2 to 3 November 2013 at the Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon. The expo gathers more than 300 institutions and expected …
Swedish universities at Education Expo Read MoreElectrolux to expand Thai manufacturing base
STOCKHOLM – Electrolux AB (ELUXB), the world’s second-biggest home appliances maker, said it will eliminate 2,000 jobs after reporting third-quarter earnings below analysts’ estimates, and plans to close a factory …
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Danish entrepreneur shows Thailand how to dress
Martin Toft Sørensen aims to build the biggest fashion platform in Thailand through WearYouWant.com, which currently offers over 900 fashion brands to the Thai market. Some 15 years ago, when …
Danish entrepreneur shows Thailand how to dress Read MoreIKEA kicks off 2013 Soft Toys for Education Campaign in November
To celebrate the upcoming season of giving, IKEA is launching its popular Soft Toys for Education campaign on November 10. For every soft toy sold in the IKEA Bangna store …
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Sweden commits SEK 7 Million to SE Asia press freedom
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok this month committed SEK 7 million for a second phase of the Southeast Asia Press Alliance (SEAPA), with the grant cycle from 2013-2016. It …
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Join the Little Mermaid’s birthday party
Thai-Danish club celebrates the 100 year anniversary of The Little Mermaid on 1 November by throwing a birthday party. The party takes place at the Royal Bangkok Sport Club and …
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DIAKRIT nominated for coveted technology award in Sweden
The company DIAKRIT which has offices both in Thailand, Sweden, Norway and Denmark has been nominated for a coveted technology award in Sweden. In a press release the comany said, …
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Swedish author chasing 1.000 meals for orphanage
Now the thousand chase dinner is on! The Swedish author Mikael Rosengren decided to make a difference. With the help from devoted readers, book lovers and common curious people collect …
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Application for Finland’s 2014 Millennium Youth Camp is open!
Everyone born in the years 1995–1998 from anywhere in the world may apply for the 2014 Millennium Youth Camp through online service. The application process is two-phased. Application for the …
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Visit Thailand in the middle of Stockholm
An area around Olof Palmes gata in the center of the Swedish capital Stockholm has been suggested transformed into a Thai Town, reports the Swedish newspaper Metro. [wzslider] Photo credit: …
Visit Thailand in the middle of Stockholm Read MoreL.O.C. delights Bangkok’s Danes
Denmarks’ bestselling rapper and heartthrob widely seen by Danish women as the sexiest man in the kingdom gave an exclusive concert for his fans abroad in the land of smiles …
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Become “Saab commander” for a day in a Gripen fighter jet simulator
Saab Thailand has announced a Quiz Combat where combatants can win a full day at Defense & Security 2013, fly the Gripen fighter jet simulator and take away Saab merchandise, …
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Thai man took the roundabout way to his Swedish career goal
For Thai painter and photographer Woo, the path to career success in Sweden has been anything but a walk in the park. Now planning his first exhibit, Woo tells The …
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Thailand is said to want to buy more Gripen jets
Thailand will purchase other six Swedish Gripen fighter aircrafts the next ten years, reported Swedish Newspaper Svenska Dagbladet. Thus the country would get 18 Gripen fighters. Svenska Dagbladet has the …
Thailand is said to want to buy more Gripen jets Read MoreDenmark – not Thailand – is Swedish tourists’ top destination
The most popular destination for Swedish tourists is not Thailand or London but close neighbours Denmark according to a new survey. According to the survey, which was conducted by travel …
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Many Norwegian children in Thailand at risk of neglect
Norway’s Seamen’s Church has warned that up to 300 children could not be receiving care as a result of families experiencing difficulties, the Foreigner.no reported. Around 10,000 Norwegians are living …
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Thai 7-year-old to be deported from Denmark
A seven-year-old girl, Im Nielsen, and her mother, Suthida Nielsen, have been ordered by Hjørring District Court to leave Denmark to move back to their native Thailand, TV2 Nord reports …
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Icelandic Man self-harms at Central Pattaya Condominium
On Wednesday afternoon Pattaya Rescue Services were called to a Central Pattaya condominium to assist an Icelandic resident who had reportedly self-harmed and had lost a considerable amount of blood, …
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Swedish Tourist ‘Scammed’ Of 100,000 Baht
A Swedish tourist has alleged that a Thai woman has stolen his wallet and withdrawn 100,000 baht from his bank accounts, Khaosod English in Thailand reported. Mr. Issa Barsoma, 60, …
Swedish Tourist ‘Scammed’ Of 100,000 Baht Read MoreThai child rights activist honoured in Sweden
Thailand’s Sompop Jantraka, was among those honoured by Sweden-based World’s Children’s Prize Foundation for their contribution to protection of children against exploitation, based on a decision made by 2.2 million …
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Denmark launches Fast Track business visa program
According to the Embassy of Denmark in Thailand, Denmark has launched the Red Carpet Program – the Fast Track Business Visa to Denmark. A program to make it easier for …
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