Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Sven-Goran Eriksson, current BEC Tero Sasana football club’s technical director, is being linked with a shock return to English football – at League One basement club Hartlepool, according to The …
Eriksson’s contract with BEC Tero expires today Read MoreCurrently locked out over revenue sharing dispute between National Hocky Leage owners and players, Swedish professional player Johny Oduya of Chicago Blackhawks took advantage of his spare to lead Bangkok’s …
Swedish hockey player Johny Oduya leads Bangkok’s Flying Farangs Read MoreIn August 2011, the two Swedish men were charged with the brutal murder of Russian-born Swede Maxim Schantz. They will appear in Phuket Provincial Court on 2 November for a …
Two Swedish murder suspects to appear in Phuket court Read MoreAfter the Norwegian government offered USD 225,000 to Myanmar to implement the tourism master plan, experts have started to study and analyse tourism destinations in Myanmar before drawing up a …
Norway supports Myanmar’s Tourism Master Plan Read MoreOn 27-28 October 2012, the Swedish Embassy participated in The OCSC International Education Expo 2012 held at Siam Paragon Shopping Complex in Bangkok. The Expo, with participation from more than 200 …
The Swedish Embassy participated in International Education Expo Read MoreThe Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (DanCham) was given the privilege by Royal Copenhagen Thailand to arrange a small trip for its members and friends of the Chamber to visit the …
Field trip to Royal Copenhagen Thailand Read MoreAfter being appointed recently as Phuket’s new governor, Mr. Maitri Inthusut has arranged a meeting with consuls of 12 countries including Mr. Pamuke Achariyachai, the Honorary Consul General for Finland’s Consulate General, …
Finnish consul met with Phuket Governor Read MoreDanish supplier of climate control technology for farms, Skov Asia invited members and friends of the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce to an Open House event at their new office in …
Danish company held open house for members of DanCham Read MoreThe Danish Embassy participates in the International Education Expo 2012, held on 27 – 28 October at Siam Paragon Shopping Center, Bangkok. On the 27th, Danish Ambassador Mikael Hemniti Winther …
Danish Embassy promotes Study in Denmark at International Education Expo 2012 Read MoreAibel celebrated the completion of the huge 6,000 tons module in October 2012, after a year and a half of intense activity and heavy lifting. Employees and invited guests visited …
Celebrating Gudrun in Thailand Read MoreRecognizing this, the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce organized a BI seminar inviting Filip Ekstrand from the Swedish firm Advince to give a speech on this special subject on Thursday 24 …
Swedes gained insight on Business Intellegence Read MoreThe International Education Expo 2012 will be held the 27 and 28 October at the Royal Paragon Hall in Siam Paragon. The Danish Embassy will participate in this year’s OCSC …
Danish Embassy in OCSC International Education Expo 2012 Read MoreJoin the Nordic Young Professionals as they host yet another fun night of getting to know new people and catching up with old friends at the Tenface Boutique Hotel on …
NYP entrepreneurial mini speed networking Read MoreDr. Surawit Konsomboon, the Thai Deputy Minister for Public Health, has met with Ms. Maria Larsson, the Swedish Minister for Children and the Elderly, during her visit to Thailand in …
Thai Minister invites Swedes to travel to Thailand for medical treatments Read MoreAll the ladies from the association Nordmenn i Hua Hin got an invitation for the Ladylunch on October 20th, 2012, where they had to sign up for the day. The …
Norwegian Ladies Lunch Trip Read MoreSwedish Ambassador to Thailand Klas Molin and Office of Co-financing Operations (OCO) Head Cecile Gregory signed an administration agreement on 19 October, for a grant equivalent to $7.5 million to …
Sweden, ADB sign agricultural support agreement Read MoreDI, Royal Thai Embassy, Trade Council and Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) invites the citizens of Denmark to a “Thailand – Land of Investment seminar to learn more about Thailand …
“Thailand – land of investment” seminar in Denmark Read MoreIKEA, the world’s largest furniture retailer, will shift to renewable energy by 2020 and grow more trees than it uses under a plan to safeguard nature, as it builds on …
IKEA going green by 2020 Read MoreModern machine-to-machine (M2M) communication has expanded beyond one-to-one connections and evolved into a system of networks transmitting data to personal devices.Direct M2M is a broad label describing automated communication between mechanical …
The rise of the M2M technology Read MoreRembrandt Hotel Bangkok relocated their breakfast back to the newly renovated international buffet restaurant, Flavours, on Monday, 22 October. After 3 months of construction, the time had come to reintroduce Flavours, an extensive …
Rembrandt reintroduces Flavours for breakfast Read MoreOnce again Scandinavian Society Siam had invited to an event with historical content. A Sunday film afternoon showing “The Ship that changed the World” about M/S Selandia, which was built …
M/S Selandia a first step to globalisation Read MoreMembers of Nordic Chambers of Commerce in Thailand gathered at the Sheraton Grande Hotel, Bangkok for a breakfast seminar on Social Media Marketing last Tuesday, October 16th, 2012. The topic …
Nordics gained knowledge on Social Media Marketing Read MoreAccording to a report in the Aftonbladet daily, a 49-year-old teacher from Sweden in Koh Lanta was riding a motorcycle when she collided with a large truck, dying immediately. She is survived by …
Traffic accident in Koh Lanta kills Swedish teacher Read MoreThe Thai-Swedish Camber of Commerce will be providing scholarships this year for Thai students who wish to pursue their education in Sweden in 2013. There are many differences between Thailand …
TSCC scholarships for Thai students’ study in Sweden Read MoreAnna Julin, a 42-year-old Swedish tourist in Rayong, lost her passport, cellphone, iPad, and camera after two men snatched her bag outside a Rayong market. The thieves had initially asked to use …
Swedish lady in a wheelchair robbed in Rayong Read MoreNorwegian Prime Minister Mr. Jens Stoltenberg will visit Myanmar on 3. – 4 November among others to perform the official opening of Norway’s new embassy representative office in Yangon. He …
Norway opens representative office in Myanmar on 4 November Read MoreDanish Prime Minister Mrs. Helle Thorning-Schmidt will visit Myanmar on 4 November 2012 to officially open Denmark’s new representative office in Yangon. During the visit she will also visit Nobel …
Denmark opens representative office in Myanmar on 4 November Read MoreDancham – the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce – celebrated on Friday 19 October 2012 in grand style the 20 Year Anniversary of the Chamber with a Gala Dinner and Party …
Stylish and Vibrant 20 Year Dancham Anniversary Read MoreA few fun Finnish cultural events will soon be held in Bangkok including Finnish jazz band Boston Promenade at Brown Sugar, Finnish director’s film at the World Film Festival and …
Finnish cultural events in Bangkok Read MoreHere is a fun activity for anyone who loves travelling and taking photos! In cooperation with Tourism Authority of Thailand, Koh Yao Yai Village is inviting you to join the 2nd …
Photo Contest on Koh Yao, Phang Nga Read MoreThe Norwegian Deputy Finance Minister Hilde Singsaas participated in the 10th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Finance Ministers’ meeting in Bangkok which was held on 14 and 15 October 2012. This participation marked …
Norway in 10th ASEM Finance Ministers’ meeting Read MoreThe Third Blue Wind Multimedia Art Festival for female artists will be held in Yangon from November 23 to 27, 2012 with highlights including a directing workshop led by Finnish …
Yangon art festival with Finnish cinematographer Pekka Niskanen Read MoreNorway participated for the first time in the European Film Festival in Yangon, Myanmar held from the 4th to 14th October 2012. The 21st edition of the festival was organised …
Norwegian film at European Film Festival in Yangon Read MoreDenmark is famous for its high quality green products for treatments of wood, and good news is that many of these products are also available in Thailand. Bunyarit Rotchanarat is …
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Norwegian expat Dr. Nils B. Vogt spends much of his time searching for temple caves in Thailand. Long journeys and steep hills do not stop him from hunting for his …
Quests for temple caves Read MoreThe working conditions for Thais in Greenland have troubled Siverth K. Heilmann, member of the Greenlandic parliament Inatsisartut. His concern is both about their working condition and if they with …
Member of the Greenland Parliament concerned about Thais Read MoreWhile Europe is in crisis Asian countries maintain growth, albeit at a slightly lower level. Lots of European companies look at Asia and not at least Southeast Asia to find …
No Nordic ministers at the Asia-Europe Finance Ministers’ Meeting Read MoreDenmark’s Consul General to Thailand, Mr. Anders Normann has established Thailand’s first privately owned museum in a building he bought in the late 1990’s just off the deep end of …
First Private Museum Read MoreHosted by the Embassy of Sweden, a meeting between the consular sections of all the Nordic Embassies in Bangkok was held on 9 October 2012. The meeting is a part …
Nordic consular meeting at Swedish Embassy in Bangkok Read MoreComing visitors and customers to the Danish Embassy on 10 Sathorn soi 1, Southern Sathorn Road in Bangkok, must be aware that the access is extremely difficult, even dangerous, for …
Inferno outside the Danish embassy to Thailand Read MoreRoyal Thai air-force had Wednesday invited to a welcome celebration for their Saab 340 AEV aircraft. The second of two ordered together with 12 JAS-39 Gripen fighters in 2008 with …
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Wood has always been a main material for the creation of furniture, walls, floors and many other home decoration products in Thailand. To maintain its charm and beauty, wood requires …
Woodcare Read MoreThe Kyauk Kyi Pilot Project is the first pilot project that was initiated under the Myanmar Peace Support Initiative (MPSI), aiming to provide much needed assistance to conflict-affected Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). …
Norway supports Kyauk Kyi pilot project in Myanmar Read MoreNorwegian Jan Egeland, former Chairperson of the High-level Taskforce for the Global Framework for Climate Services gave a lecture on the importance of being proactive in disaster prevention and preparedness …
Jan Egeland spoke on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation Read MoreWith support from the Peace Donor Support Group which comprises of Norway, the European Union and United Nations agencies, The Myanmar Peace Centre will officially open this month.According to Union …
Myanmar Peace Centre to open this month Read MoreAn event was held at the Chatrium Hotel in Yangon, on 25 – 26 September, to review the past six years of the Three Diseases Fund (3DF) working to address …
Launch of USD 3million healthcare programme in Myanmar Read MoreFinnair, the Finnish carrier, has seen a strong growth in number of airline’s passengers in September, especially in Asia and Europe.According to Finnair, the traffics on its regular routes especially …
Finnair sees increase in passengers in Asia and Europe Read MoreTwo young Norwegian architects Andreas Grontvedt Gjertsen and Yashar Hanstad, founders of TYIN tegnestue Architects, has change lives for orphans in the remote villages of Noh Bo and Ban Tha …
Two Norwegian architects change lives of needy in Asia Read MorePirate Bay co-founder Fredrik Neij has won his appeal against the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok after it revoked his passport earlier this year. The authorities could not give a …
Fredrik Neij won court case against Swedish Embassy in Bangkok Read MoreOn Sunday 7 October 2012, Pattaya police received a report that a foreign man had been stabbed and was laying in the street in South Pattya. Police rushed to the …
Finnish man stabbed to death by Thai girlfriend in Pattya Read More