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Danish 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 MoreOn 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 More