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On the last day of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s visit to France, she met with some 300 members of the Thai communities from Denmark, Norway, and France. The PM thanked …
PM Yingluck MeetsThai Communities from Scandinavia Read MoreTourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently organized a trip for Directors and Marketing Executives from TAT’s international offices in 20 countries including Sweden and Finland to meet with local hospitality …
Tourism Authority of Thailand Goes for Green Tourism Market Read MoreThe National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board last week approved the draft of revised regulations on preventing foreign dominance in the local telecom industry. Norwegian-Controlled Firm DTAC is concerned …
Norwegian-Controlled Firm DTAC Opposes Thai Regulations for Telecom Industry Read MoreOn July 17, Deputy Government Spokesperson Anusorn Iamsa-ad announced the results of a recent cabinet meeting regarding the appointments of senior government authorities in Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For Scandinavian …
Appointments of New Thai Ambassadors to Denmark and Sweden Read MoreResidents from Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland living in Thailand received last week the July edition of ScandAsia Thailand by postal mail. Now the magazine is also available online as …
ScandAsia Thailand July issue now online Read MoreSwedish Ambassador to Thailand H.E. Mr. Klas Molin congratulated Volvo on the official inauguration of its new Volvo assembly building at the Thai-Swedish Assembly Co.,Ltd on 12 July 2012. Managing …
New Volvo Assembly Building Inauguration Read MoreAccording to an article in The Copenhagen Post, the statistical office of Denmark shows an increasing number of Danes marrying foreigners. For women, the foreign men they mostly marry are …
Thai Women Top Choice for Foreign Wife in Denmark Read MoreLaos has officially confirmed that the controversial Xayaburin dam project has been suspended. A Finnish-funded study for the suspension of the project was recommended in the past and finally, after …
Laos Announces Postponing Xayaburin Dam Project Read MoreThe renowned Danish kitchen brand plans to expand the showroom for its striking kitchen designs and new innovations such as ‘The Sociable Kitchen’ and flexible storage solutions. Since launching its …
Kvik Danish Kitchen Expands in Thailand Read MoreScandAsia and Thai Property Guide (TPG) are now joining forces as they plan for activities to approach this common target group, Scandinavians in Asia. ScandAsia has been appointed official media …
ScandAsia and Thai Property Guide Jointly Target Scandinavians in Asia Read MoreThe Royal Thai navy invited a delegation from the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce for a two day ceremony, from 13 July 2012, commemorating the incident at Pak Nam with the French colonial …
DTCC Delegation at Franco-Siamese War Remembrance Day Read MoreBangkok Mould Consultant (BMC) held its soft opening ceremony at their new facility in Bangbon Wednesday, 11 July 2012. Officially opening the new facility together with the company’s Managing Director Alex …
New Flood-Free Facility for BMC Read MoreAs berry picking season in Sweden is about to begin, many Thai workers are now packing up to leave Thailand to go to Sweden with high hopes of making a fortune. …
Thai Ambassador Concerned about Thai Workers Going to Sweden Read MoreDenmark and Thailand celebrated the 50 year anniversary for Thai elephants in Danish Zoos in May 2012 with a ceremony in Copenhagen Zoo. Members of the Danish Royal Family and Thai vice …
Danish Donation for Elephant Projects in Thailand Read MoreIn response to a positive report from the Office of Commercial Affairs in Europe, Ministry of Commerce Thailand plans to encourage Thai businesses to penetrate the Nordic market. It also …
Thailand Aims to Enter the Nordic Market Read MoreCo-invested by a Scandinavian private fund and High Traffic Media Co, the operator of Jatujak Green Mall, the 220-million-baht community mall will start its development in Phuket by the end …
B220m Scandinavia-Invested Mall to Hit Phuket This Year Read MoreThe full moon parties on Koh Phangan have long been one of the major attractions for Scandinavians. Phuket is now planning on a two-day beach concert in September or October, …
Phuket Plans Huge Beach Party Read MoreTo restore Phuket’s reputation and boost tourism, high ranking police officers from all over Thailand joined the meeting held today at Provincial Hall in Phuket City, aiming to work together …
Thai Police Takes Action to End Rip-offs and Scams in Phuket Read MoreLaunching in April this year, the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s creative tourism campaign “Discover the Other You” is geared towards the growing trend of environmentally concerned travellers and community tourism. …
Thailand’s Creative Tourism Campaign Aims at Scandinavian Tourists Read MoreIt was a big loss for the Danes in the North of Jylland when the hot-dog stand on Sct. Olai Plads was shut down last year. According to a report …
Thai Woman Re-Opened a Hot-dog Stand in Jylland Read MoreKasper and Sonja, a Danish Thai couple, have found a lucrative niche. They buy mismanaged property in Thailand, renovate it from A to Z and sell it with a nice …
Ruins Turned into Expensive Homes Read MoreThai ombudsmen are drafting a carrot-and-stick law to protect Thai lands from illegal foreign nominee ownership, while developers and consultants suggest more legal transparency, a longer leasehold period and higher foreigner …
Ombudsmen Urge New Law Protecting Thai Lands Read MorePrefer a paper-less environment? Well, here’s good news! All four ScandAsia June issues are available online on a publishing platform. If you wish to check them out here are the …
ScandAsia Available Online Read MoreThe Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok hosted a meeting between Department of Groundwater Resources from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Thailand (DGR) and The Geological Survey of Denmark …
Danish Embassy Host DGR and GEUS Meeting Read MoreThe Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pattaya held a Sankt Hans and Midsummer party in their own courtyard on Saturday, 23 June 2012 which was attended by approximately 105 guests. The …
Midsummer and Sankt Hans Celebration in Pattaya Read MoreThe coffin decorated in traditional Thai style with photos of Duangsamorn. Now the parents demand that the witch doctor will pay for the funeral costs. Plus one million baht! ______________________________ …
Murder Case Dismissed in Killing of Thai Woman from Denmark Read MoreDanish celebrity Chef Rasmus Kofoed created a unique six course dinner for 47 distinguished guests at the Intercontinental Hua Hin Resort on Saturday 23 June 2012. The delicacies were introduced …
Danish Culinary Delights at Intercontinental Hua Hin Read MoreOn Wednesday 20 June, the Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok together with Nordea Bank kindly sponsored the last networking evening for members and friends of Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce before heading home to …
Last DanCham Networking Event held at Chatrium Hotel Read MoreOrganized by Thai Embassy in Denmark and Copenhagen Zoo, the Thai Royal Elephant’s 50 years jubilee was celebrated on May 31 in the Presence of Prince Henrik of Denmark and …
Thai Royal Elephant’s 50 Years Jubilee Celebrated at Copenhagen Zoo Read MoreThe Rembrandt Hotel once again proudly hosted the annual Swedish Midsummer celebration in coordination with the Thai- Swedish chamber of commerce in Bangkok Saturday June 16. More than a hundred …
Swedish Midsummer Celebration in Bangkok Read MoreThe Nordic Chambers in Thailand gathered Thursday June 14 for a breakfast seminar on Corperate Social Responsibility (CSR) and invited a guest speaker Mr. Thomas H. Nyborg, Managing Director for …
Nordic Chambers Host CSR Event Read MoreHungry football fans can enjoy EURO 2012 even more! In partnership with Carlsberg, Food Panda announces its special Carlsberg promotions during the EURO season from June 8 to July 1.For …
Food Panda and Carlsberg Offer Great Promotions during EURO 2012 Read MoreAdmiral of the Fleet (ADMF) Surasak Hrunroengrom, Royal Thai Navy Commander, recently welcomed Rear Amiral (RADM) Jan Thornqvist, Royal Swedish Navy Commander, at the reception room in the royal Thai …
Swedish Navy Commander Visits Thailand Read MoreSwedish Ambassador Klas Molin visited Chiang Mai on Thursday, June 7. He attended the press conference for the European Union Film Festival Chiang Mai 2012 together with 13 Ambassadors and …
Swedish Ambassador Visits Chiang Mai Read MoreMr. Dan – Thanapong Jirapanichakul, CEO of Thanajira Retail Corporation Ltd, recently brought the famous jewellery brand from Denmark “PANDORA” to Thailand, generating positive responses and gossips among high profile Thais …
Danish Jewellery Brand ‘PANDORA’ Hits the Thai Market Read MoreDanish Ambassador Mikeal H. Winther and his wife, Ratanawadee H. Winther, chaired the ordaining of 60 men as Buddhist monks at Wat Supan, located in the one of the poorest …
Danish Ambassador Chaired the Ordaining Ceremony in Bangkok Read MoreThe first Swedish Festival in Thailand was held at Megabangna on June 1-10, showcasing Swedish culture and way of life through ‘Live Swedish Life’ exhibition, a range of cultural performances, …
Swedish Festival 2012 at Megabangna Read MoreLocated in the heart of Bangkok on Sukhumvit Road, Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok will invest over 30 million THB for the restaurant renovations on the first floor, encompassing the Mexican Restaurant …
Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok Renovates its Restaurants Read MoreA 46-year old Norwegian man committed suicide by jumping of the 11th floor of a condominium in Pattaya on June 6 after having an argument with his Thai wife. The body …
Norwegian Man Committed Suicide in Pattaya Read MoreIn 1907, the Danish Captain of The Royal Siamese Gendarmerie Erik Seidenfaden was in charge of a huge convoy moving the Thai Governor-general out of the now French Cambodia. The …
Erik Seidenfaden: Exodus Read MoreOver 120 Danish and Thai football fans screamed and cheered as the Danish team scored 1-0 in the European Championship 2012 football match between Denmark vs. Netherlands on Saturday night …
EURO2012 Opening Evening at the Royal Danish Embassy Bangkok Read MoreMads Beyer, Counsellor (Political) and Deputy Head of Mission at the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok, was guest speaker at the regular once-a-month Wednesday Dinner of DABGO Bangkok on 6 …
Danish Constitution Speech in Bangkok Read MoreOn Thursday 7 June, it was time for the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce to host their monthly networking event with Swedish defence company SAAB as the big sponsor of the …
Successful Networking with Pyttipanna Read MoreThailand continues to be one of the favorite go-to places of millions of backpackers on a yearly basis. The allure of this place is mostly given by its wild scenery …
Safety Tips For First-Time Travelers To Thailand Read MoreThe Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce is preparing a new issue of the exclusive Thai Property Guide (TPG) which is due to be launched around September this year, 2012, as part of …
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce Property Initiative Read MoreThe Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce held a Summer Party for their members and friends on Wednesday 6th June. The chamber had reserved a room at the 23rd floor of Hotel …
Norwegian Summer Party at Hotel Muse Read MoreThe Swedish Festival 2012 will be held at the Fashion Galleria, Level 1 at Mega Bangna to celebrate the 144th anniversary of Thai-Sweden relations. Throughout the festival from 1 to …
Mega Bangna Swedish Festival 2012 Read MoreDeputy Minister of Commerce in Thailand Mr. Siriwat Kajornprasart recently held a meeting with Swedish Deputy Minister of Commerce Mr. Gunnar Oom to discuss future Swedish business investments in Thailand. …
Sweden to Expand its Investments in Thailand Read MoreThe Danish Ambassador to Thailand, Mikael Hemniti Winther visited DABS – the Danish Business Association of Singapore on Monday 4th June. The Ambassador made a briefing about the current situation …
Danish Ambassador talked about Burma/Myanmar in Singapore Read MoreGet ready to have fun at the first Swedish Festival 2012 in Bangkok in June! Organised by the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok and Megabangna, the Swedish Festival 2012 will …
Swedish Festival 2012 in Bangkok Read More