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“Get a German husband. Get a Swedish husband. Get a Norwegian husband,” Sunai Julphongsathorn, Pheu Thai Party MP, allegedly urges 1.000 red shirts at a meeting. The Thai language website Sanook …
Thai MP urges Thai women to marry a farang – or did he? Read MoreOn 29th August 1926 Rasmus Havmoeller wrote in his diary about his first tiger (in my translation): “We followed the tracks of the buffalo and after some time we realized …
Nang Boon Sri and Nai Rasmus Havmoeller in Siam and Ebeltoft Read MoreStories about Dr. Einar Ammundsen were numerous and flowed from the start to end of the Einar Ammundsen Evening on 26 August 2012 at Admiral Pub and Restaurant, to which the Scandinavian …
Down Memory Lane with SSS Read MoreFollowing the news reported on ScandAsia yesterday about the Finnish tourist raped on Lipe Island, Police in Satun province has found the CCTV images of the suspected rapist walking around the …
Police Found CCTV Images of Suspected Rapist on Lipe Island Read MoreOn 25 August 2012 at 9.00pm, Police Captain Pairoj Pichitbanjong received a report that a tourist from Finland has been raped on Lipe Island in Satun province of Thailand. Finnish …
Finnish Tourist Raped on Lipe Island in Thailand Read MoreIt is not official yet, but according to TakeOff.dk, the decision has been made. SAS will stop its route from Copenhagen to Bangkok in the end of March 2013. Fierce competition and small percentage …
SAS dismantles route to Bangkok Read MoreNorwegian telecom and broadcasting operator Telenor, the major shareholder of Total Access Communication (DTAC) in Thailand, is exploring possible opportunities for entering the competitive local digital application market. The move …
DTAC Looks to Expand Services Read MoreDecrease in the growth rate of number of visitors from North Europe this year has sparked concerns from both Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) and Tourism Authority of Thailand …
Less Charter Flights from Finland to Krabi Sparks TAT’s Concern Read MoreA 43-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man, both from Thailand, have been sentenced to two and half years jail, and deportation from Denmark for life after being found guilty for human trafficking …
Thai Couple Deported from Denmark Read MoreTo celebrate his majesty the king’s 84th birthday, “Long Live the King of Thailand” medals have recently been released by Mint of Finland. With the new technology applied, the medals represent the …
Launch of “LONG LIVE THE KING OF THAILAND” Medals by Mint of Finland Read MoreA new trend has emerged in Denmark. Many young entrepreneurs left Denmark to do a business in Asia, particularly in Thailand. And they bring other young Danes as employees. When …
Outsourcing young Danes to Thailand Read MoreCheap original Canada Goose jackets and polo shirts from Lyle & Scott, Ralph Lauren and Lacoste, was an offer some business owners in Sweden found it difficult to reject. The 37 year …
37 year old Swede accused of faking luxurious clothes Read MoreTogether with the latest addition to the ScandAsia family, ScandAsia IndoChina, all five of the August issues are available online on issuu. Some of the interesting stories featured in these issues include, pole dancing …
ScandAsia August available online Read MoreFollowing the news that Royal Thai Air Force has purchased the Gripen fighter aircrafts, four Thai pilots have now completed the 11-week Grippen control training course by Swedish Armed Force. …
Four Thai Pilots Completed Gripen Training by Swedish Armed Force Read MorePattaya Police received a report at 2.00am on Tuesday August 21 that there was a bar fight between two foreigners – Swedish and Kiwi – in front of Arika Lodge in Pattya. A …
Swedish Man Arrested for Murder in Pattaya Read MorePirate Bay founder Fredrik Neij is appealing the Swedish embassy in Bangkok’s decision to revoke his passport. His is currently living in Laos with his wife and two children. His …
Pirate Bay founder appealing decision to revoke his Swedish passport Read More12 Danish badminton players in the age of 19-26 years old are visiting Thailand. They are all aspiring to be badminton coaches. The main purpose of their trip is to …
Danish Badminton Team visiting Thailand Read MoreDanish Ambassador to China H.E. Friis Arne Petersen held a speech on Friday 17 August at the Youth Leadership Summit for Climate Champions. The Summit was arranged in cooperation between iLive2Lead …
Danish Ambassador held speech at the Youth Leadership Summit Read MoreOn August 15, 2012, after a long summer break, in which most expats spend their holiday in Scandinavia, the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (DanCham) organized their monthly networking event and …
Networking Evening with Maersk Line Read MoreThe 17 year old Swede, who killed a 18 year old Thai August 3 in Sa Kaeo, was been released on bail Wednesday afternoon. The juvenile Observation and Protection Centre in …
17 year old Swede released on bail Read More
On top of various health and fitness benefits, there are reasons that a typical Thai girl from a conservative background like me decided to learn Pole Dance. The song …
Pole Dancing Read MoreAfter three days of suspicious hanging out in Suwannakorn gold shop in Central Pattaya, “Eddie” Anuchat Bupasiri, 35, a Thai brought up and living in Sweden, first tried to pay …
Swedish-Thai tried to rob gold shop Read MoreKhao Kaew Highway Police received a report on August 14 that there was a motorcycle crash at the bridge in Chonburi which resulted in two casualties. One of them was a 52-year-old Norwegian man …
Norwegian Man Killed in Motorbike Crash in Chonburi Read MoreThe trial of two Swedish men charged with killing a countryman on Phuket did not precede today, when two key witnesses and the prosecutor failed to attend the hearing at …
Swedish murder case postponed Read MoreIf you are a fan of Thai food, you may notice that many of the Thai dishes especially classic stir-fry dishes require strong flames to cook. Finding the perfect hob …
Swedish Electrolux Introduces New Gas Hobs to the Thai Market Read MoreThe school in Hua Hin is being set up by Sanuk- the Swedish school of Thailand. Sanuk was the first Swedish school to establish in Thailand already in 2004 on …
A Swedish School is Opening up in Hua Hin Read MoreThere’s a fresh face at Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (DanCham), Ditte Rosenquist, who started her internship as a Project Coordinator on August 6. It’s the first time the 24-year-old Dane …
New Face at DanCham Read MoreSince the trio of Swedish owners set up their first ever restaurant in July 2001 they have expanded slowly but surely. In 2012, however, their business has entered a stage …
New Two Chefs Openings on Phuket Read MoreFollowing the tragic murder news of the teenage love drama, the Thai Media Manager.co.th warns news readers not to believe in all of the information propagated on various social media as many …
Tragic Teenage Love Drama News Stirs Local Social Media Read MoreFollowing up on the news of ThaiBev’s plan to expand globally, the company is poised to see big gains in a tussle with Heineken NV over Asia Pacific Breweries Ltd …
ThaiBev Winning in Tussle with Heineken over APB Read MoreOn Tuesday August 7, 2012, members of Nordic Chambers together with other chambers gathered for a breakfast seminar at the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok and were treated to an overview …
Collective Action Against Corruption for Breakfast Read MoreThe exhibition themed “A Boat is a Boat, Is a Boat a Boat?” by Danish artist Mette Saabye is being held at the Atta Gallery in Bangkok. The solo exhibition …
Danish Contemporary Art Jewelry Exhibition Read MoreTo celebrate her majesty the Queen’s 80th birthday this year, World Muythai Council together with Phuket Government held the press conference yesterday to announce the World Muaythai Council Championship to …
Finnish and Swedish Fighters Join Queen’s 80th Birthday Muaythai Championship Celebration Read MorePolice officer Tamanon, Sakaeo Police department, confirms that Wassan Naseub, who was killed on Friday by a 17-year-old Swede, was Jeeranan Tathong’s boyfriend before she moved to Sweden with her mother. …
The Sa Kaeo killing: Police confirms that Wassan was Jeeranan’s former boyfriend Read MoreOperated by one of Thailand’s richest business families ‘Sirivadhanabhakdi’, Thai Beverage Plc is persisting in a bidding war to take over Fraser & Neave Ltd and Asia Pacific Brewery in …
Former Carlsberg’s Partner ‘ThaiBev’ to Expand Globally Read MoreFollowing up on the teenage love drama, that ended in a manslaughter on Friday in Sakao 250 km east of Bangkok, ScandAsia called Jeeranan to find out more about what …
Jeeranan: Jonis and Wasan knew of each other Read MoreFive kilometers outside Sa Kaeo a 17 year old frightened Swedish boy from Norrköbing is kept prisoner, accused of murder. It’s not a jail. It’s an institution for juvenile observation …
17 year old Swede four days in jail without visit from the Swedish Embassy Read MoreLatest update: 17 year old Swede four days in jail without visit from the Swedish Embassy ————————————————————– A jealousy drama ended tragically when Jonis Mahmood, a only 18 year old …
Teenage Love Triangle Ended with Murder – 18 Year Old Swede Arrested. Read MoreStein Havard Dokset, a 50 year old Norwegian, denies killing his lover, Rungnapa “June” Ratchasombut, who disappeared in 2009 at the age of 30. When appearing in Phuket Provinsial Court …
Murder Accused Norwegian Denies All Charges Read MoreOn August 1st 2012, the Danish Embassy in Bangkok gave 15 students an orientation to Denmark and the Danish Culture before traveling for a one-year stay in Denmark under the American …
AFS Students Visited the Royal Danish Embassy Read MoreMembers of the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Thailand together with approximately 500 other business people and entrepreneurs from different industries in Thailand attended a very informative luncheon on Friday …
Abhisit Luncheon with Nordic Chambers Read MoreSkipper and boat builder Niels Degenkolw (Denmark) did not win his racing class, IRC Racing II, in this year’s Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek, but finished a good third. He …
Skipper Niels Ends Third in Phuket Race Read MoreAll Chambers Young Professionals recently donated a water filtration system and school books to Baan Nong Lak School in Lampoon province. A ceremony recognizing the gift from All Young Professionals was arranged …
Nordic Young Professionals Contributes to Local School Read MoreTo cash in on the digital music trend, leading media companies in Thailand are seeking overseas partners to expand their downloading services for both international and local listeners. GMM Grammy’s …
Spotify to Entertain Through Thai Mobile Read MoreDanish shoe manufacturer, Ecco, has confirmed its commitment to Thailand by investing in a new factory in Saraburi province. The move came amid discussions on whether it will maintain operations …
Ecco’s New Factory in Saraburi Read MoreIn the end of July the three partners Daniel Isberg, Peter Hjert and Pontus Hagen launched the new restaurant concept Texas Steak House with their first outlet in Surin, Phuket …
Trio of Swedes Launches new Texas and Mexican Restaurant Read MoreWith Singapore gearing up for its fifth edition of the Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix on 21 – 23 September the interest in the race is approaching fever pitch. …
Pit Stop Singapore: Finns Racing in to Formula 1 Night Race Read MoreIn response to an invitation from Ms. Terese Bengard, Mayor of Ragunda Kommun, Thai authorities from Bangkok Metropolitan Council visited Ragunda to celebrate the 115th Commemoration of King Rama V …
Thai Authorities Celebrate the 115th Commemoration of King Rama V in Sweden Read MoreCharoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF) aims to expand its ready meal products branded “Kitchen Joy” in Scandinavian market, where it plans to enter Norway in the last quarter …
Thai Brand ‘Kitchen Joy’ is No. 1 Asian Ready Meal in Scandinavia Read MoreJiraya Chanchon, 23, is currently an intern attached to the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce. She arrived in Thailand in the beginning of June this year and started her internship at …
Intern at Swecham Read More