Murder accused teen back in Sweden
On March 13 a murder case with a mere 18-year-old Swede as the accused was set to start in Thailand, but the teen knifeman never appeared. He was detained in …
Murder accused teen back in Sweden Read MoreDanish fugitive hiding in Thailand extradited to Denmark
Last Thursday, Danish national, Bent Loyd Skjødt (37) was arrested in Thailand after spending 27 days on Interpol’s wanted list. Bent S. fled Denmark after being convicted of fraud and sentenced …
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“Change” discussion at the breakfast table
On Tuesday, March 26, 2013, Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce organised the monthly breakfast seminar entitled “Leadership for Change” at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit. 25 members from the Nordic Chambers attended the …
“Change” discussion at the breakfast table Read MoreKis International School in Thailand hosts charity art competition
KIS International School is seeking entries for their third Annual Charity Art Competition from students from all schools within Thailand. Deadline for submission of images of artwork is April 26, …
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Danish elephants celebrated with jazz concert
Rembrandt Hotel hosted on Tuesday March 26th 2013 a Jazz mini concert marking the 50 year anniversary of the two Thai elephants in Copenhagen Zoo. The two elephants were in …
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New eBook shows Danish Graves in Thailand
“Danish Graves in Thailand” is an eBook published by the Heritage Section of the Scandinavian Society Siam. It presents the status of the currently 68 Danish grave that have been …
New eBook shows Danish Graves in Thailand Read MorePhuket: Danish photographer offers B100k reward for return of stolen laptop
A Phuket-based Danish photographer is offering a B100,000 reward for the return of his missing laptop and external hard drive containing more than 200,000 photos, reported the Phuket News. Brian …
Phuket: Danish photographer offers B100k reward for return of stolen laptop Read MoreFinancial advice now available for Danish companies – free of charge
In order to make it easier for Danish companies to get an overview of the information about the available sources of financing, the Danish Trade Council has recently appointed a …
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Thailand adopts policy design lab concept from Finland
Future Innovative Thailand Institute (FIT) has been established earlier this year under Khuang Aphaiwong Foundation with the aim to study problems and challenges that Thailand faces and encourage participation from …
Thailand adopts policy design lab concept from Finland Read MoreSwedish politician arrested in Thailand
The wanted politicianAnnétthe Zettergren, 58, has now been arrested in Thailand. She was reported to the police in August for fraud but fled the country. A few months ago …
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Anders Helgesen voted off the Comedian Thailand Show
The “Comedian Thailand Show” contestant Anders Yotsapon Helgesen was eliminated from the competition on Sunday evening on the Live Show. He was competing on his eighth week in a Li Kay-themed …
Anders Helgesen voted off the Comedian Thailand Show Read MoreLast chance! Sign up for SWEA’s Easter party this Saturday
Swedish Women’s Educational Association in Bangkok is hosting their Easter party the coming Saturday at Admirals Pub and Restaurant. If you want a Saturday with music, good food and great …
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Nordic Young Professionals’ Exclusive Night
More than 60 Nordic Young Professionals (NYPs) and friends joined Nordic Young Professional’s exclusive Night out at St. Regis’s beautiful wine bar ‘Decanter’ on March 15, 2013. Among the companies …
Nordic Young Professionals’ Exclusive Night Read MoreRoyal Copenhagen held talk at the Danish embassy, Thailand
On 21 March, Royal Copenhagen, that has moved its production to Thailand, was the centre of an event at the Royal Danish Embassy in Thailand. The theme of the event …
Royal Copenhagen held talk at the Danish embassy, Thailand Read MoreExperts say Thailand should be regional foreign investors hub
Foreign investors should consider using Thailand as a regional hub and a springboard to faster-growing Greater Mekong economies given massive infrastructure plans to strengthen regional connectivity, say Thai and European …
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Norwegian “Lookkrueng” Stars in Thai Reality TV Show
Young Norwegian-Thai Anders Yotsapon Helgesen is competing on Thailand’s first-ever comedy TV show seeking fresh talents to feed the ever-popular Comedy kingdom. [wzslider autoplay=”true” info=”true” lightbox=”true”] Embracing the main stage for a …
Norwegian “Lookkrueng” Stars in Thai Reality TV Show Read MoreNo good news for Danish rape suspects
They are still being investigated for gang rape, still having their passports confiscated and still not allowed to leave the country. That is the situation of the two Danish 19-year-old …
No good news for Danish rape suspects Read MoreEmbassy of Finland in Thailand supports development projects
The Embassy of Finland is supporting selected small-scale development projects in the lower Mekong Region through Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC), budgeted at around 120.000 euro annually. The fund is …
Embassy of Finland in Thailand supports development projects Read MoreSwedish Embassy in Bangkok seeking three new interns
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok is looking for three new interns for exiting jobs. The Embassy is one of Sweden’s biggest with 55 employees. Aside from Thailand, the …
Swedish Embassy in Bangkok seeking three new interns Read MoreWhen people die without leaving a will
ScandAsia’s former journalist intern Mr. Kim Birkkjær Lund is looking for case stories for a major newspaper article about the challenges faced by relatives of a person who has died …
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Danish businessman attacked and robbed in Thailand
A businessman from Denmark was Monday last week severely injured and hospitalized in Pattaya with two broken heel bones and severe back injury. According to his own account of the incident, …
Danish businessman attacked and robbed in Thailand Read MoreDanish movie Teddy Bear will be screened at Thai film festival
The Danish movie Teddy Bear, directed by Mads Dinesen, will be screened at Thailand International Film Destination Festival. This will be the first ever Thailand International Film Destination Festival and …
Danish movie Teddy Bear will be screened at Thai film festival Read MoreHow to be a bi-cultural family – Norwegian Seamen’s Church
Wednesday this week, the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pattaya is hosting a mini seminar and discussion aimed at Thai-Norwegian families. The night will focus on the difficulties and challenges of …
How to be a bi-cultural family – Norwegian Seamen’s Church Read MoreThe Danish Parliament’s Presidium visited Myanmar
From March 7 to march 11 the Presidium of the Danish Parliament visited Myanmar, where they met with Myanmar government representatives, political parties and civil society groups. The Speaker of the …
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Another Side of A Gang-Rape Story
“We are pretty sure that there is not a third party involved in the rape. I don’t know where that claims come from,” says Ramrada Wongnarongphon or Pingpong, a staff …
Another Side of A Gang-Rape Story Read MoreNew Thai Airways planes between Copenhagen and Bangkok
The past few years, passengers travelling to Thailand from Copenhagen with Thai Airways will have done so on board a Boeing 747 that until Airbus came with the A380 was the …
New Thai Airways planes between Copenhagen and Bangkok Read MoreKirsti Westphalen new Finnish ambassador to Bangkok
Finland will have a new ambassador to Thailand by September 1, 2013. Sirpa Mäenpää is currently Finland’s Ambassador to Bangkok, with responsibility for Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos but will be transferring to …
Kirsti Westphalen new Finnish ambassador to Bangkok Read MoreSAS cancels codeshare with Thai Airways “beyond Bangkok”
The summer shutdown of SAS flights to Bangkok plus a new joint venture between SAS and Singapore Airlines will now have an effect on Thai Airways. For some years now …
SAS cancels codeshare with Thai Airways “beyond Bangkok” Read MoreThai Princess visits Norway
The Embassy of Thailand in Oslo informs that Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn is in Norway from March 12 to March 15. The Princess is the daughter of King Bhumibol …
Thai Princess visits Norway Read MoreThai Princess names Danish elephant
Yesterday, Copenhagen Zoo had a very special guest, as Her Royal Highness, Princes Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand paid a private visit to Denmark. During the visit, the director of Copenhagen …
Thai Princess names Danish elephant Read MoreNew beer importer introduces Denmark’s most exclusive beer in Thailand
[wzslider autoplay=”true” interval=”1300″] “Use your nose, look at the body – think of it as more of a wine than a beer.” This was the opening message when Gitte Holmboe introduced …
New beer importer introduces Denmark’s most exclusive beer in Thailand Read MoreThailand most popular for Danish tourists
Even though more and more Danes make their way to Caribbean destinations such as Punta Cana, Mexico or Aruba, Thailand is still the preferred destination overseas. In 2012 167.118 Danes spent their holiday …
Thailand most popular for Danish tourists Read MoreDanish robot firm sees industrial potential in Thailand
Denmark’s Universal Robots A/S may set up a Thai subsidiary once the South-East Asian market has a sizeable demand for industrial robots, probably in the next five years. Rising wages and restrictions …
Danish robot firm sees industrial potential in Thailand Read MoreThai firm buys Danish department store Illum
Central Retail Corporation (CRC), Thailand’s largest retail operator, has acquired Illum, a famous Danish department store, and plans to invest two billion baht to renovate the Copenhagen store in four …
Thai firm buys Danish department store Illum Read MoreAlpine Salesforce Celebrated Grand Opening
Danish telemarketing company Alpine Saleforce Ltd. celebrated on Saturday 9 March the Grand Opening of its new office building on Petchkasem Road Soi 28 in the centre of the popular …
Alpine Salesforce Celebrated Grand Opening Read MoreNorwegian accused of murder refuses to give testimony
Today was set to be the last day of court before the ruling in a dramatic case, where a 50 year old Norwegian named Stein Dokset stands accused of murdering …
Norwegian accused of murder refuses to give testimony Read MoreDanish Minister for Trade looks forward to free trade agreement with Thailand
The Thai government delegation ended its visits to Sweden and Belgium with the announcement that the Thai-EU free trade agreement will be concluded in less than two years, as part …
Danish Minister for Trade looks forward to free trade agreement with Thailand Read MoreCambodia / Indonesia / International relations / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
Swedish support for fisheries and habitat management in Asia
On Tuesday, March 5, 2013, The Government of Sweden through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) committed SEK 48 million for continued cooperation with the Southeast Asian Fisheries …
Swedish support for fisheries and habitat management in Asia Read MoreDanish-Thai Chamber of Commerce – Annual General Meeting 2013
[wzslider autoplay=”true” interval=”1300″] On Tuesday, March 5, the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce held their annual general meeting at the residence of the Danish Ambassador. There was a large attendance with …
Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce – Annual General Meeting 2013 Read MoreThai Prime Minister invites for Swedish investments
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has invited the Swedish government to invest in Thailand’s logistics and regional transport system, so that Sweden can use Thailand as a gateway to neighbouring countries …
Thai Prime Minister invites for Swedish investments Read MoreNorwegian Seafood Master Class
[wzslider autoplay=”true” interval=”1300″] Every year tons and tons of coldwater fish cross the borders of Norway to be exported to all parts of the world. With exports to 130 countries …
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The hunt for the blue diamond
The missing jewellery from the theft of Saudi Arabian crown jewels in 1989 is the subject of a radio program aired on Swedish National Radio on March 5, 2013. The …
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SAS and Thai expand code-share agreement to include Thai nonstop flights Scandinavia – Bangkok
Effective April 8, Scandinavian Airlines and Star Alliance partner Thai Airways will expand their present code-share agreement to also cover the direct routes Stockholm – Bangkok, Oslo – Bangkok and Copenhagen …
SAS and Thai expand code-share agreement to include Thai nonstop flights Scandinavia – Bangkok Read MoreSwede dies in car crash on Koh Phangan
The Swedish man who was in his 30’s died Sunday after being involved in a serious accident in the holiday paradise of Koh Pha Ngan in Thailand. Swedish Foreign …
Swede dies in car crash on Koh Phangan Read MoreSweden and Thailand signs cooperation agreement on crime
Sweden and Thailand signed a cooperation agreement on combating crime in connection with Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra met with Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt on Monday. The purpose of the …
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Carl Bildt comments on Thai Swedish Agreement
Carl Bildt, Foreign Minister of Sweden, signed on March 4, 2013 an agreement – the “joint plan of action” – with Thailand during the visit to Sweden of Thailand’s Prime …
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Transgender caught snatching Finnish tourist’s necklace in Pattaya
A transgender in Pattaya on Feb 27 was apprehended by the Pattaya Police of snatching Kai Christian Anderson’s – a Finnish national – necklace during a vacation with his brother …
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Danish embassy at Diplomatic Red Cross Bazzar
The 46th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar 2013 organized by the Diplomatic Participants Committee and the Thai Red Cross was held on March 2-3 at the Royal Paragon Hall on the …
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Swedish Justice Minister met Thai MPs in Bangkok
Swedish Justice Minister Beatrice Ask recently visited Bangkok. During her visit (February 23-27) Ms Ask met Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung, Justice Minister Pracha Promnok and Attorney-General Chulasingh Vasantasingh. One …
Swedish Justice Minister met Thai MPs in Bangkok Read MoreUpdated: Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra of Thailand visits Sweden
The Prime Minister of Thailand, Yingluck Shinawatra has landed at Arlanda Airport in Stockholm, Sweden, at 05.25 Swedish time – the first country on her tour in Europe. She will be granted a …
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