From the North Sea to the Mekong River
A Danish fisherman has built a new life in northern Thailand – with herring, rye bread, live music, and a strong community by the river. When the sun sets over …
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A piece of Denmark under the palms
It is a Sunday morning in Udon Thani. Despite the rainy season, the sky is a clear blue, and the ground is dry. In the pool, children play on colourful …
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Once again, back from a summer holiday in the beautiful Sweden
I usually return to Bangkok from summer breaks in Scandinavia with a bit of a cold, rather pale, and with memories of rain, wind and chilly breezes-but not this year. …
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Norwegian Chargée d’Affaires joins ASEAN Family Run in Bangkok
On 8 August 2025, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok, led by Chargée d’Affaires, Thea Ottmann, took part in the ASEAN Family Run to commemorate the 58th anniversary of the …
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The Red Cow is Danika
In late June 2025, Thai-Denmark Dairy Farm in Muak Lek marked a new milestone in Thai-Danish agricultural cooperation: a new calf of the Danish Red Cow race had been born, …
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Thailand plans free domestic flights for international visitors
Thai Airways is among suggest airlines in the proposal for the free domestic flight initiative Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports has proposed offering 200,000 free domestic flight tickets to …
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Stressless Adam wins Red Dot Award
The Norwegian design brand Ekornes, a corporate member of the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce, has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award: Product Design 2025 for its recliner Stressless Adam. …
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Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce promotes reforestation efforts in Bang Kachao
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) has promoted the sustainability work of its premium member, Bangchak Corporation, which is leading reforestation and conservation activities in Bang Kachao, Samut Prakan Province. …
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Pandora hit by market drop as US tariff concerns loom over Thai production
Danish jewellery giant Pandora saw its market value fall sharply on Friday, losing nearly 15 billion kroner due to a drop in its share prices. The setback followed the release …
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Cambodian media criticises Sweden’s image in new Gripen sale to Thailand
The Cambodian media outlet, Kampuchea Thmey Daily, has cautioned that Sweden’s international reputation as a promoter of peace could be at risk if it proceeds with selling additional Gripen fighter …
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Nordic countries represented in international inspection of landmine-affected Thai-Cambodian border
Representatives from Norway, Finland and Sweden joined other foreign envoys on a Thai-organised field trip to the Cambodian border on 16 August 2025. The trip was aimed at highlighting the …
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Thai Embassy in Copenhagen to host mental health training for Thai community
The Royal Thai Embassy in Copenhagen has announced that, in collaboration with Thailand’s Department of Mental Health under the Ministry of Public Health, it will organise a training programme on …
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Thailand–Sweden forum in Phrae focuses on sustainable forestry
Sweden’s Chargé d’Affaires Per Linnér has met with Phrae Governor Somchai Lertprasitthiphan to discuss ways the two countries can work together to preserve natural resources. This comes ahead of the …
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Svalbard anniversary marked in Bangkok with seed vault exhibition
The Svalbard Act came into force on 14 August 1925, formally incorporating the Arctic archipelago into the Kingdom of Norway. This year’s 99th anniversary was marked on Svalbard with HRH …
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Thai–Swedish man arrested in Pattaya on drug charges
A 35-year-old Thai–Swedish man has been arrested in central Pattaya on 14 August 2025 following a late-night anti-drugs operation that ended in a foot chase. The operation, led by Bang …
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Thai Embassy in Copenhagen plants trees
The Royal Thai Embassy in Copenhagen has marked Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother’s 93rd birthday with a reforestation volunteering activity in Karlslunde, Denmark. Held on Tuesday 5 August …
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Danish foreign minister meets ASEAN ambassadors in Copenhagen
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen met on 13 August 2025 with ambassadors from four ASEAN member states. The purpose was to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and support …
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New Rules for CPR verification and postal procedures announced by the Danish Embassy in Bangkok
The Danish Embassy in Bangkok has announced that as of the 1 September 2025 the embassy will no longer issue residence certificate and civil status certificate. Danish citizens who must …
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Filipino-led agency takes over Miss Universe Denmark franchise
House of Yugen, an international media and talent agency founded by Filipino entrepreneur Josh Yugen, has been officially appointed as the new franchise holder of Miss Universe Denmark. The announcement …
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Thailand’s Gripen E/F deal with Sweden includes 100-billion-baht offset package
Royal Thai Air Force Commander-in-Chief Air Chief Marshal Panpakdee Pattanakul will travel to Sweden on Sunday 25 August to sign a contract for the purchase of four Saab Gripen E/F …
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Join the Norwegian Church’s annual bicycle tour – it’s not too late!
The annual bicycle trip organised by the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Thailand returns this November with a new route, starting in Phitsanulok in central Thailand and ending in Pattaya. Last …
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New Commercial Counsellor joins the Danish Embassy in Bangkok
The Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok has welcomed John Alexandersen as its new Commercial Counsellor and Head of Trade, effective 1 August 2025. In his new role, Alexandersen will lead …
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Indonesia becomes first ASEAN country granted 5-year Schengen visa privilege
Indonesian travellers can now apply for a five-year multi-entry Schengen visa under a new EU Visa Cascade scheme — and other ASEAN countries may soon follow. Indonesia has become the …
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Thailand and Nordic couples tops global infidelity ranking
Thailand has topped a recently released global ranking of marital infidelity, with 51% of married individuals admitting to having been unfaithful. The data, compiled from sources such as World Population …
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Thailand approves purchase of four new Swedish Gripen fighter jets
The Thai government has approved the Royal Thai Air Force’s (RTAF) proposal to acquire four new Gripen E fighter jets from Sweden, according to an official announcement on Tuesday 5 …
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Swedish rock-band Smash Into Pieces will perform live in Bangkok 20 August
Swedish rock-band Smash Into Pieces, known for their artistic cinematic concerts, is set to bring their ArmaHeaven Prophecy tour to Bangkok on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, before heading to Australia. …
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SweCham visits platinum partner Dynapac in Bangkok
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) visited platinum partner Dynapac on 1 August 2025, with the goal of strengthening collaboration with the Swedish industrial brand in the Asia Pacific region. …
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Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce shows support for Thai textile heritage
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) joined cultural and industry leaders at the opening of EM DISTRICT Sense of Thai 2025, held at Emsphere on 29 July 2025. Executive Director …
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Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce invites to an After-Summer networking event
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) invites members and guests to its upcoming After-Summer Party, scheduled for Thursday, 21 August 2025, at The Athenee Hotel in Bangkok. The event is …
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Swedish man arrested in Pattaya on high-profile drug charges
A 37-year-old Swedish man was arrested on drug trafficking charges on 4 August 2025, when Thai authorities raided a luxury residence in the Pattaya area in Chonburi Province . The arrest followed an …
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Swedish Tourist Detained for Unauthorized Drone Flight on Pattaya Beach
Pattaya Special Affairs officers detained a Swedish tourist for flying a drone along the beach without permission. The tourist claimed he was unaware of the flight ban currently in effect …
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Thai-Nordic Association to host The Social: Explorer 3 in Bangkok
The Thai-Nordic Association (TNA) will be hosting The Social: Explorer 3, after the succes of The Social Explorer 1 & 2. This after-work networking event will take place on …
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Thai massage therapists claw back legitimacy in Sweden with new certification system
A national certification initiative launched by ThaiWISE, a Swedish NGO supporting Thai women, has successfully led to the reinstatement of Thai massage services on wellness platforms across Sweden — but …
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Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce to host innovation forum in Bangkok
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham), in collaboration with the Swedish Institute and the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand’s Digital Economy/ICT group, will host the “Innovation Unleashed Forum …
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Nordic passports rank among the world’s most valuable
Nordic citizens continue to hold some of the world’s most powerful passports, according to the latest update of the Passport Index by Global Residence Index. The ranking evaluates more than …
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Norwegians in Southeast Asia can vote early in the 2025 elections
The election day for Norway’s 2025 Parliamentary (Storting) and Sámi Parliament elections is Monday 8 September 2025. In many Norwegian municipalities, polling stations will also open on Sunday 7 September. …
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Netler explores collaboration with SweCham Thailand
On Tuesday 29 July, the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce hosted Khun Mathias Bjorkvall, Developer at Netler AB. Netler is a Swedish IT consultancy that helps companies modernise their systems, build …
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Swedish military attaché joins Thai‑led delegation to inspect border conflict damage
A Swedish military attaché was among representatives from 23 nations who joined a Thai‑organised visit to conflict‑affected areas in Si Sa Ket province on Friday. The delegation, which also included …
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Couples flock to marry in Copenhagen “the Las Vegas of Europe”
Denmark has become a hotspot for international weddings, attracting couples from all over the world with its famously relaxed marriage laws – earning Copenhagen the nickname “the Las Vegas of …
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Thailand’s Swedish Gripen fighter jets involved in real combat for the first time
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has deployed its Swedish‑built JAS 39C/D Gripen fighter jets in combat for the first time, marking a historic moment for the aircraft and for …
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EU airports begin phasing out 100‑milliliter liquid rule
Some European airports are starting to phase out the long‑standing 100‑milliliter limit on liquids in carry‑on luggage. The change follows the European Civil Aviation Conference’s (ECAC) approval of new computed‑tomography …
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Bangkok partners with Danish firm cBrain to deploy AI for waste separation
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has partnered with Danish technology company cBrain to use artificial intelligence in verifying waste separation images submitted via the BKK WASTE PAY application as part of …
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Exclusive Norwegian seafood dinner in Bangkok
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce will host an exclusive dinner – limited to 12 seats – called From Fjords to Table: An Exclusive Seafood from Norway Experience, on Thursday 4 …
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Five Vietnamese fellows join LoCoFoRest 2025 in Sweden
Five Vietnamese participants have taken part in this year’s LoCoFoRest programme in Sweden, alongside peers from Laos, Thailand, Nepal and Ethiopia, according to the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi. The …
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Woodlife Sweden exhibition to open in Phrae Province on 15 August
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok has announced that the Woodlife Sweden exhibition will open in Phrae Province on Friday 15 August 2025. The exhibition will be held at the …
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Nordic people on the Thai-Cambodian border report their experiences
A few Nordic media had found some of their own nationals living in the affected border areas and asked them how the war has impacted them and their Thai families. …
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Nordic media report on Thai-Cambodian border clashes with limited background
Nordic media outlets have reported on the recent armed clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along their shared border, relying largely on international news agency sources such as Reuters. While most …
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Paradise Beach Bar celebrates first anniversary with a party on Soi 11
Paradise Beach Bar, a member of the Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC), is marking its one-year anniversary with a celebration tonight, Wednesday 23 July 2025, on Sukhumvit Soi 11 in …
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Norway and Thailand launch Agri-Hackathon to mark 120 years of diplomatic ties
As part of the celebrations of the 120th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Norway and Thailand, the two countries have launched an Agri-Hackathon aimed at advancing Thai agriculture through innovation. …
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ScandAsia migrating digital archive of the Nordic history in Asia
Since 2009, ScandAsia has published 364 ScandAsia publications on Issuu, plus 13 editions of Thailand Expat Guide and 49 issues of Thai-Danish Trade News publishhed for the Danish Thai Cham …
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