Ruins Turned into Expensive Homes
Kasper 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 MoreOmbudsmen Urge New Law Protecting Thai Lands
Thai 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 …
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ScandAsia Available Online
Prefer 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 MoreDanish Embassy Host DGR and GEUS Meeting
The 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 MoreMidsummer and Sankt Hans Celebration in Pattaya
The 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 MoreMurder Case Dismissed in Killing of Thai Woman from Denmark
The 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 Culinary Delights at Intercontinental Hua Hin
Danish 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 MoreLast DanCham Networking Event held at Chatrium Hotel
On 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 MoreThai Royal Elephant’s 50 Years Jubilee Celebrated at Copenhagen Zoo
Organized 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 MoreSwedish Midsummer Celebration in Bangkok
The 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 MoreNordic Chambers Host CSR Event
The 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 MoreFood Panda and Carlsberg Offer Great Promotions during EURO 2012
Hungry 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 MoreSwedish Navy Commander Visits Thailand
Admiral 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 Visits Chiang Mai
Swedish 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 MoreDanish Jewellery Brand ‘PANDORA’ Hits the Thai Market
Mr. 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 Chaired the Ordaining Ceremony in Bangkok
Danish 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 MoreNorwegian Man Committed Suicide in Pattaya
A 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 MoreSwedish Festival 2012 at Megabangna
The 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 MoreRembrandt Hotel Bangkok Renovates its Restaurants
Located 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 MoreErik Seidenfaden: Exodus
In 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 MoreEURO2012 Opening Evening at the Royal Danish Embassy Bangkok
Over 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 MoreDanish Constitution Speech in Bangkok
Mads 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 MoreSuccessful Networking with Pyttipanna
On 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 MoreSafety Tips For First-Time Travelers To Thailand
Thailand 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 MoreThai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce Property Initiative
The 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 MoreNorwegian Summer Party at Hotel Muse
The 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 MoreMega Bangna Swedish Festival 2012
The 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 MoreSweden to Expand its Investments in Thailand
Deputy 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 MoreDanish Ambassador talked about Burma/Myanmar in Singapore
The 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 MoreRoyal Thai Air Force Checked out Manufacture of Gripen 39 C in Sweden
The chief commander of the Royal Thai Air Force, Major General Itthiporn Supawong, and the Royal Thai Air Force officers recently visited Saab in Sweden to check out the manufacturing …
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Danish Opening of EU Film Festival
The EU Film Festival in Bangkok opened Wednesday evening 30 May 2012 with a reception at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC). Ambassador of Denmark, H.E. Mikael Hemniti Winther …
Danish Opening of EU Film Festival Read MoreSwedish Festival 2012 in Bangkok
Get 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 MoreDanish Ambassador to Talk in Singapore about Myanmar Development
The Danish Ambassador to Thailand, Myanmar and Cambodia, Mikael Hemniti Winther, will visit Singapore to brief on the Development in Myanmar on June 4. The talk will cover the following …
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A passion for cooking
Despite the growing number of restaurants in Bangkok, no one can deny that a home cooking experience shared with a lover, family or friends has always been one of the …
A passion for cooking Read MoreDanish Ambassador bids Copenhagen for WTC 2015
The Danish Ambassador to Thailand is bidding Copenhagen as host for the World Tunnel Congress (WTC) 2015 as he delievered a speech and performed at the Sheraton Hotel Bangkok on 22 May. As a …
Danish Ambassador bids Copenhagen for WTC 2015 Read MoreMarkoolio promotes Thai Tourism
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pumping up the volume of its celebrity marketing strategy by using multi-platinum selling Nordic recording artist Marko Kristian Lehtosalo, best known by his …
Markoolio promotes Thai Tourism Read MoreDenmark Participated in Burmese Energy Forum
The Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok participated in a renewable energy forum in Myanmar on May 23. Representatives from Denmark included Ib Albertsen from IFU (the Industrialization Fund for Developing …
Denmark Participated in Burmese Energy Forum Read MoreSuccessful Danish Golf Day
The Golf Section of the Scandinavian Society Siam hosted an event ‘Danish Golf Day’ at the Thana City Golf Club on Saturday 19th of May. The 18 holes of golf …
Successful Danish Golf Day Read MoreSwedish State Secretary Visited Bangkok
The Swedish State Secretary for Trade, Gunnar Oom, visited Bangkok on May 14-16. During his visit, he met with Thailand’s Vice Minister of Commerce Siriwat Kajornprasart, Defense Minister ACM Sukuompol …
Swedish State Secretary Visited Bangkok Read MoreDanish Ambassador in Thailand Supports Copenhagen’s Bid for Hosting WTC 2015
Copenhagen (Denmark) is bidding to host the World Tunnel Congress (WTC) 2015. The Danish Ambassador in Thailand will give an opening speech to support Copenhagen’s bid before their presentation. He’ll …
Danish Ambassador in Thailand Supports Copenhagen’s Bid for Hosting WTC 2015 Read MoreDanish Food on Thai TV
Danish food was recently on a National Thai TV! As the Danish restaurant ‘Noma’ in Copenhagen is ranked the world’s best restaurant in 2012, it’s time that Danish food is …
Danish Food on Thai TV Read MoreNorway’s 17 May Celebration in Bangkok
The Norwegians value their National Day so much that they celebrate it not only within Norway, but in foreign cities throughout the world, including Bangkok. In Bangkok, the Norwegian National …
Norway’s 17 May Celebration in Bangkok Read MoreDanish Networking Evening at Stable Lodge
Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce presented another networking event at the Scandinavian hotel and restaurant Stable lodge located at Sukhumvit soi 8 on 16 May. Due to heavy rain only 30 …
Danish Networking Evening at Stable Lodge Read MoreNorwegian ‘bunader’ Made in China and Thailand
It’s Norwegian Constitution Day! Did you know that many of traditional Norwegian folk costumes known as ‘Bunader’ now being sewn and assembled in countries like China and Thailand?Springtime is high …
Norwegian ‘bunader’ Made in China and Thailand Read MoreScandinavian Films at EU Eco Film Festival in Bangkok
To increase awareness of climate change impact on humans and environment, European Eco Film Festival will be held on 24-27 May at SF Cinema Terminal 21 Shopping Centre. Quality Eco …
Scandinavian Films at EU Eco Film Festival in Bangkok Read MoreFinnish Corporation Produces Renewable Diesel from Waste Fish Fat from Vietnam and Thailand
A Finnish Corporation, Neste Oil, has expanded the range of renewable raw materials it uses by beginning to produce NExBTL renewable diesel from waste fat sourced from the fish processing …
Finnish Corporation Produces Renewable Diesel from Waste Fish Fat from Vietnam and Thailand Read MoreRoyal Thai Air Force Trades Airplanes with Sweden
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) recently traded three G222 aircrafts, a medium sized transport aircraft, with a Saab 340B, a Swedish two-engine turbopop aircraft with ERIEYE Airborne Early Warning …
Royal Thai Air Force Trades Airplanes with Sweden Read MoreBangkok Students Compete for Exchange Program with Norway and Sweden
The 4th Youth Ambassador Program was inaugurated by Mr. Suttichai Werakul, the president of Bangkok Metropolitan Council, last week at S.D. Avenue hotel in Bangkok. Sixteen students will be selected …
Bangkok Students Compete for Exchange Program with Norway and Sweden Read MoreFinnish Herb for Sexual Health Introduced in Thailand
In cooperation with Complete-Pharma, a Finnish-Thai food supplements producer in Helsinki Finland, Herotic Life Company recently introduced a food supplement product for men’s sexual health called X-Back to the Thai …
Finnish Herb for Sexual Health Introduced in Thailand Read MoreNetworking in High Speed for Young Professionals
It was an evening for speed talkers as the Nordic Young Professionals threw a speed networking event on Friday 11 May, which has never been organized in Bangkok before. The …
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