Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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 …
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce shows support for Thai textile heritage Read More
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 …
Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce invites to an After-Summer networking event Read More
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 …
Swedish man arrested in Pattaya on high-profile drug charges Read More
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 …
Swedish Tourist Detained for Unauthorized Drone Flight on Pattaya Beach Read More
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 …
Thai-Nordic Association to host The Social: Explorer 3 in Bangkok Read More
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 …
Thai massage therapists claw back legitimacy in Sweden with new certification system Read More
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 …
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce to host innovation forum in Bangkok Read More
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 …
Nordic passports rank among the world’s most valuable Read More
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. …
Norwegians in Southeast Asia can vote early in the 2025 elections Read More
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 …
Netler explores collaboration with SweCham Thailand Read More
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 …
Swedish military attaché joins Thai‑led delegation to inspect border conflict damage Read More
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 …
Couples flock to marry in Copenhagen “the Las Vegas of Europe” Read More
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 …
Thailand’s Swedish Gripen fighter jets involved in real combat for the first time Read More
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 …
EU airports begin phasing out 100‑milliliter liquid rule Read More
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 …
Bangkok partners with Danish firm cBrain to deploy AI for waste separation Read More
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 …
Exclusive Norwegian seafood dinner in Bangkok Read More
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 …
Five Vietnamese fellows join LoCoFoRest 2025 in Sweden Read More
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 …
Woodlife Sweden exhibition to open in Phrae Province on 15 August Read More
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. …
Nordic people on the Thai-Cambodian border report their experiences Read More
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 …
Nordic media report on Thai-Cambodian border clashes with limited background Read More
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 …
Paradise Beach Bar celebrates first anniversary with a party on Soi 11 Read More
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. …
Norway and Thailand launch Agri-Hackathon to mark 120 years of diplomatic ties Read More
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 …
ScandAsia migrating digital archive of the Nordic history in Asia Read More
Thailand and Finland are moving forward with educational collaboration under a Memorandum of Understanding signed earlier this year between the two countries’ education ministries. On Tuesday 15 July 2025, the …
Thailand and Finland advance educational collaboration with new joint projects Read More
On Tuesday 15 July 2025, Danish Ambassador to Thailand, H.E. Danny Annan, paid a courtesy call on Senate President Mr. Mongkol Surasajja at the Thai Parliament. Ambassador Annan was accompanied …
Danish ambassador meets Thai Senate president Read More
Thai police are searching for a woman seen on security footage entering the condominium of a Swedish man found dead in South Pattaya on Thursday 17 July 2025. The man, …
Swedish man found dead in Pattaya condo – police seek woman seen on CCTV Read More
ELC International Schools Bangkok would like to extend a limited number of complimentary invitations to Scandinavian families to join us for a two-day “Fun Day” experience at The Purple Elephant …
Invitation to a special 2-Day toddler “Fun Day” experience at the Purple Elephant @39, part of ELC International Schools Bangkok Read More
Thailand Expat Guide 2025 is now published. The book is the latest in a series of Thailand Expat Guides published by Scandinavian Publishing since 2013. If you want to buy …
Thailand Expat Guide 2025 Read More
An article by Thai business platform ลงทุนแมน, recently shared by the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, sheds light on what drives the international success of Nordic companies—despite their countries’ small populations …
Why Nordic companies go global from day one Read More
Danish jewellery brand Pandora is exploring strategic changes to its business model in China following a significant decline in sales, according to a report by Reuters. Since 2019, Pandora’s revenue …
Pandora considers restructuring strategy in China as sales decline Read More
Finnair will operate its flights according to the normal schedule as strikes announced for 16, 18, 21, 23, and 25 July have been cancelled. The settlement of a dispute between …
Finnair: No strikes – flights as usual Read More
US President Donald Trump issued on Saturday 12 July 2025 letters — posted on Truth Social and other channels — informing the European Union that a 30 percent tariff will be imposed on their …
Nordic leaders slam Trump’s new 30 percent EU tariff threat Read More
Thailand has been ranked the safest holiday destination in the world, according to a new analysis by UK-based long-haul travel specialists Travelbag. The ranking is based on safety perceptions and …
Thailand ranked safest holiday destination in the world – Singapore leads in ASEAN Read More
Norse Atlantic Airways has announced direct flights from both Oslo and Stockholm to Phuket, Thailand, starting this December. The Norwegian long-haul low-cost airline will operate one weekly flight from each …
Norse Atlantic to launch direct flights from Oslo and Stockholm to Phuket Read More
Swedish Muay Thai fighter Johanna Persson will make her promotional debut in ONE Championship on Friday 11 July 2025, headlining ONE Fight Night 33 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok. In …
Sweden’s Johanna Persson to challenge for ONE Muay Thai World Title in Bangkok Read More
A 41-year-old Swedish man and a 32-year-old Thai woman were arrested in Phuket on Saturday 6 July 2025 for allegedly dealing cocaine, according to a statement from Patong Police and …
Swedish man and Thai woman arrested for cocaine dealing in Phuket Read More Norwegian low-cost carrier Norse Atlantic Airways will launch a new weekly non-stop service between Manchester and Bangkok starting Wednesday 26 November 2025. The route, operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, …
Norse Atlantic to launch first-ever non-stop Manchester–Bangkok route Read More
Following the premiere of season two of Paradise for Men on DR1, viewers were invited to an online chat with Henning Hedegaard — one of the main participants in the …
ScandAsia editor joins live chat on love, culture, and life in Thailand Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for July-August 2025 is out now. To download the issue as pdf file: Click Here You can also read the magazine online here: Read Online or Fullscreen Subscribe …
ScandAsia Magazine July-August 2025 Read More
What is a “KULTURSOMMARJOBB”? Kultursommarjobb (litterally: “Culture Summer Job”)is a summer job within the cultural sector, mainly aimed at young people aged 16 to 20, and organized by many municipalities …
An idea for countries in Asia? Read More
Ambassador Kristiina Kuvaja-Xanthopoulos represented Finland at the Renewable Energy Asia (REA) Conference in Bangkok, where she addressed the Plenary Session on Finland’s path toward a carbon-free future. In her speech, …
Finland promotes digital innovation for carbon neutrality at Renewable Energy Asia 2025 Read More
Only 89 Thai berry pickers have been granted permits to work in Sweden this season—down from more than 5,000 two years ago. The drastic cut has sparked alarm within Sweden’s …
Thai berry pickers protest in Bangkok as Sweden slashes seasonal visas Read More
For the 13th consecutive year, Sundsvall in northern Sweden is hosting the Thai Festival – a celebration of Thai culture through food, performances, and sports. The event takes place from …
Thai festival brings authentic food and culture to Sundsvall Read More
The Thai-Nordic Association has officially opened registration for its annual Crayfish Party, which will take place on Saturday 20 September 2025 at The Landmark Ballroom in Bangkok. Known for …
Thai-Nordic Crayfish Party returns on 20 September with early bird rates now open Read More
Sweden and Thailand—both fascinating countries, yet so different from each other. When the hot and humid months of March, April, and May arrive in Thailand, I always start longing for …
From tuk-tuks to trams: a summer homecoming Read More
A newly published survey by Copenhagen Capacity sheds light on why some internationals choose to stay longer in Denmark than planned — while others leave earlier. The *Expat Survey 2025*, …
New survey reveals why internationals leave or stay in Denmark Read More
Starting October 2025, the EU will roll out a new Entry/Exit System (EES) at all entry points to the EU which will replace the current manual passport stamping when travellers …
Europe rolls out new entry rules for Asian travellers Read More
Bangkok Hospital proudly announces the launch of the Be Yourself Unit, a specialized healthcare service for LGBTQ+ individuals. Designed to provide integrated physical and mental healthcare in a safe, inclusive …
Bangkok Hospital Launches “Be Yourself Unit” Read More
A Finnish man wanted in Norway for murder and large-scale drug trafficking has been arrested in Hua Hin, Thailand, following an undercover operation by Thai immigration police. The suspect, identified …
Finnish fugitive wanted for murder arrested in Hua Hin Read More
A 39-year-old Swedish man has been arrested in Pattaya in connection with a series of fraud cases stretching over more than three years, according to Thai immigration authorities. The man, …
Swedish man arrested in Pattaya for serial fraud Read More