A Catalogue of Ikea Ideas
Distributed every August, the annual Ikea catalogue is currently on its way to most households. It’s like an early Christmas of sorts for homes as Singaporeans troop to the stores, …
A Catalogue of Ikea Ideas Read MoreThai Finnish Heyday of Lichen Picking Looks to Be Over
Thai workers, maybe the last of the Mohicans picking lichen on the island of Hailuoto off Oulu, are crouching down on the ground. ”One must not walk on the ground …
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‘No-brands’ Nobble Nokia in New Markets
From New Delhi to Shanghai to Johannesburg, a flood of cheap handsets from the likes of China’s ZTE Corp and India’s Micromax Informatics Ltd is destroying Nokia Corp’s top position …
‘No-brands’ Nobble Nokia in New Markets Read MoreSanta Fe’s Expansion in Europe Completed
Santa Fe has now completed the acquisition of Interdean, Europe’s Leading Relocation Company following the due diligence since the agreement was announced on 27 April 2011. Headquartered in London, Interdean offers …
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Maersk, Others seek Asia-US Peak-season Surcharge
AP Moeller-Maersk A/S, owner of the world’s biggest container shipping line, and 14 other carriers will seek a peak-season surcharge two months later than previously scheduled amid weaker-than-expected demand. The …
Maersk, Others seek Asia-US Peak-season Surcharge Read MoreHyatt Open Names a 15-Year-Old Swedish Teenager The Champion
Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok and Hyatt Regency Hua Hin, in association with the Banyan Golf Club, organised the Hyatt Open 2011 – the second Hyatt annual amateur golf tournament – …
Hyatt Open Names a 15-Year-Old Swedish Teenager The Champion Read MoreNokia Restructuring to Protect Lead in Busy Smartphone Market
Nokia Thailand is undergoing a major restructuring by setting up a specific wireless “ecosystem” division to drive its device and application service bundling strategy.New managing director Grant McBeath aims to …
Nokia Restructuring to Protect Lead in Busy Smartphone Market Read MoreRed Bull Vanquished by Bad Bull in Swedish Trademark Battle
The long running trademark dispute between beverage company Red Bull (originated from Krating Daeng in Thailand) and Swedish event organiser Bad Bull Entertainment has finally come to end, forcing Red Bull …
Red Bull Vanquished by Bad Bull in Swedish Trademark Battle Read MoreEmirates Launches Direct Dubai-Copenhagen Route
Airline company Emirates launched its first passenger service to Scandinavia on Monday by establishing direct flights between Copenhagen, capital of Denmark, and its home hub in Dubai. According to Emirates, …
Emirates Launches Direct Dubai-Copenhagen Route Read MoreAll Chamber Joint Sundowner
A joint Sundowner event, organised by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by DTAC, was held on 3 August 2011, at the Imperial Queen Park Hotel. Around 200 guests …
All Chamber Joint Sundowner Read More“Topless” Danish Cuisine
Central Chit Lom is currently hosting a Danish food promotion themed “Topless” Cuisine Danish – Style by The Admiral’s Pub, at The Food Loft on the mall’s seventh floor. The …
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Advance Voting in the Norwegian Elections in Pattaya
Norwegians living in the Eastern Seaboard area and interested in voting in the elections in Norway can do it at the Norwegian Consulate in Jomthien. The information below in Norwegian …
Advance Voting in the Norwegian Elections in Pattaya Read MoreSwede’s Killing in Phuket Turn Focus to Pattaya
The brutal killing of a Swede by two other Swedes on Phuket has turned the focus ti criminals from Pattaya moving to Phuket.According to sources it was a Pattaya argument that …
Swede’s Killing in Phuket Turn Focus to Pattaya Read MoreDanish Expat found Dead in Phuket
According to the online media, Phuket Wan, a Danish expat has been found dead in his home in Phuket. Police told the media that there are no sign of suspicious …
Danish Expat found Dead in Phuket Read MoreSwedish National Nabbed on 20 million krona Fraud Case
Thailand’s immigration police on Thursday arrested a Swedish man who has been hiding in the kingdom for nine years after eluding warrants in Scandinavian countries on 20 million krona fraud …
Swedish National Nabbed on 20 million krona Fraud Case Read MoreTwo Swedes Murder Charged in Phuket
Phuket City Police tonight charged two Swedish men they say confessed to the murder yesterday of 25-year-old Maxim Schantz.According to the online newspaper, Phuket Gazette, police said they caught Tommy …
Two Swedes Murder Charged in Phuket Read MoreMy Father Used Thai Prostitutes: Norwegian Killer
Anders Brivik, the mass murder, writes in the online manifesto about his relationship with his stepfather who was a major in the Norwegian army but has since retired before adding: …
My Father Used Thai Prostitutes: Norwegian Killer Read MoreRe-grading of Grass Lawn at the Embassy of Finland, Bangkok
The Embassy of Finland, Bangkok, recently contracted the team at Pornchai Garden to help them with large scale drainage issues at their nice residence garden at their Embassy quarters in …
Re-grading of Grass Lawn at the Embassy of Finland, Bangkok Read MoreIkea Lawyers Review Chinese ‘Copycat’ Store
Swedish furniture firm Ikea has instructed its lawyers to consider whether a newly opened store in southern China constitutes an infringement of its trademark. “For us it is very important …
Ikea Lawyers Review Chinese ‘Copycat’ Store Read MorePandora Shares Down by 65% in One Day
Pandora Jewelry Group must turn sharply down its growth expectations. Past promises of a growth in sales of at least 30 per cent is substituted by a zero growth rate.“Our …
Pandora Shares Down by 65% in One Day Read MoreSwede Maxim Schantz Stabbed to Death in Phuket
Police are now hunting two Swedish men believed to be responsible for the murder of a Swede expat on August 1 2011. Maxim Schantz, 25, migrated to Sweden from Russia …
Swede Maxim Schantz Stabbed to Death in Phuket Read MoreSouth Africa Re-opens Arms Bribe Probe Involving Saab / BAE
South African police re-opened their investigation into a controversial arms deal after Swedish defence group Saab admitted bribes had been paid to clinch a contract, a report said on Sunday.Officials …
South Africa Re-opens Arms Bribe Probe Involving Saab / BAE Read MoreThai-born Woman Among Victims of Norway Massacre
A Thai-born woman was among those killed in last week’s massacre in Norway, the Thai Foreign Ministry said yesterday.Pornthip Adam, 21, was among the 68 victims of a gun rampage …
Thai-born Woman Among Victims of Norway Massacre Read MoreIKEA’s Going Green with Vestas
IKEA: It’s the largest home-furnishing chain in the world, and soon, it could be the first company of its kind to be powered solely on renewables.It’s IKEA, and it has …
IKEA’s Going Green with Vestas Read MoreFinn Dies of Natural Causes: Police
The body of Finnish national Jouni Tapani Aulosvuo, 43, was discovered in his South Pattaya apartment when police were summoned by neighbours. The man was lying on a sofa with …
Finn Dies of Natural Causes: Police Read MoreHuge Labor Victory After IKEA Outsourced Swedish Jobs
As ThinkProgress reported last April, home furniture giant IKEA has set up shop at a manufacturing plant in Danville, Virginia for the past three years in order to gain access …
Huge Labor Victory After IKEA Outsourced Swedish Jobs Read MorePeople Seek the Norwegian Seamen´s Church after the Massacres
Since the two terrorist outrages in Norway on 22 July 2011, the Norwegian Seamen’s Church has had members and visitors at all their branches worldwide sharing the grief of the incident with …
People Seek the Norwegian Seamen´s Church after the Massacres Read MoreDane’s Death in Phuket Accidental
According to the Phuket Gazette, the Danish man found dead at a Phuket hotel last Tuesday, July 19 2011, likely died as a result of diabetes and heavy drinking and …
Dane’s Death in Phuket Accidental Read MoreNew Official B2B E-Marketplace Website
The office of Commercial Affairs, Royal Thai Embassy is introducing new trade opportunities in Asia, Thailand official B2B E-Marketplace website: www.thaitrade.com, that makes it easy for importers and exporters to …
New Official B2B E-Marketplace Website Read MoreThai Berry-pickers Toiling Away in Lapland
Thai workers are picking berries in Lapland under harsh conditions. Their work day starts at the break of dawn and continues late into the evening—and they get no free days …
Thai Berry-pickers Toiling Away in Lapland Read MoreFinland’s Granberg Wins in Malaysia
Finland’s Joonas Granberg fired a closing round of six-under-par 66 to edge out Thai teenager Panuphol Pittayarat and win the Worldwide Holdings Selangor Masters in Malaysia on Saturday.The 24-year-old rookie, …
Finland’s Granberg Wins in Malaysia Read MoreDanish Man Attacked and Robbed in East Pattaya
Three men accused of stealing two necklaces from a Danish National, were arrested by Banglamung Police on Thursday Afternoon. The incident occurred in Soi Nong Get Noi, East of Pattaya …
Danish Man Attacked and Robbed in East Pattaya Read MoreDane in Muay Thai Match in Singapore
“Champion vs. Champion”, a Muay Thai kickboxing match between among others Danish Ole Laursen and Filipino Eduard Folayang, has been confirmed by the officials from Singapore. The fight will take place at the 12,000-seater Singapore …
Dane in Muay Thai Match in Singapore Read MoreEricsson Second-Quarter Net Misses Estimates on Job-Cut Costs
Ericsson AB, the world’s largest maker of wireless networks, reported a 66 percent increase in second-quarter profit, missing analysts’ estimates, on costs related to job cuts and slower services growth. …
Ericsson Second-Quarter Net Misses Estimates on Job-Cut Costs Read MoreJoonas Granberg of Finland Stumbled to a 75
Overnight leader Joonas Granberg of Finland stumbled to a 75 in the Asian Tour event to lie tied second with Australian Marcus Both (67) and two other upcoming Thais, Panuwat …
Joonas Granberg of Finland Stumbled to a 75 Read MoreProbe Into Possible TOT Collusion Sought
The Office of the Auditor-General has asked the minister of information and communications technology and the chairman of TOT to examine whether there was collusion in the bidding process for …
Probe Into Possible TOT Collusion Sought Read MoreCambodia / China / Finland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Philippines / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam
Nokia Slips Into Red; Records Quarterly Loss of 492 mn Euros
Slumping into the red, Nokia on Thursday posted a loss of 492 million euros for the three months ended June, as decline in sales continued to hurt the Finnish mobile …
Nokia Slips Into Red; Records Quarterly Loss of 492 mn Euros Read MoreThailand’s First Ethanol Bus on the Streets of Bangkok
Very soon, Thailand’s first ethanol bus will start rolling the streets of Bangkok, as a demonstration project which will increase awareness of environmentally friendly fuels.Ms. Liselott M. Agerlid, Chargé d´Affaires …
Thailand’s First Ethanol Bus on the Streets of Bangkok Read More2011 Summer Camp for Overseas Vietnamese Opens
Thirty-eight young overseas Vietnamese from Sweden, Thailand and Cambodia, among others, have gathered at the 2011 Summer Camp for Overseas Vietnamese, which opened in HCM City on July 19. During the …
2011 Summer Camp for Overseas Vietnamese Opens Read MorePhuket Holiday: Dane Found Dead in Kamala
The Danish man’s body was discovered in the gardens beside a walkway at the hotel. The 62-year-old man was found dead in Print Kamala Resort garden near his Phuket hotel room this …
Phuket Holiday: Dane Found Dead in Kamala Read MoreElectrolux Reports Steep Earnings Drop
Swedish household appliance-maker Electrolux on Tuesday reported a profit slump because of high materials prices and weak demand, and warned of difficult trading conditions for the rest of the year. …
Electrolux Reports Steep Earnings Drop Read MoreUPDATED: Train Accident in Ratchaburi
UPDATED:According to the Bangkok Post forty-two passengers, 19 Thais and 23 foreigners, were wounded when an express train hit a 10-wheel truck loaded with rubber wood at a railway crossing …
UPDATED: Train Accident in Ratchaburi Read MoreTaxation Conference for Norwegians
Emigrant1 is announcing a conference about taxation to be held in Pattaya on 6 October 2011, the exact location to be decided. Emigrant1 is an organisation working for legal rights …
Taxation Conference for Norwegians Read MoreNew Organisation for Norwegians in HuaHin
Norwegians in Hua Hin has recently established an association, “Nordmenn i Hua Hin”.“We hope to have an active association that can be both useful and contribute to increased prosperity for …
New Organisation for Norwegians in HuaHin Read MoreSoi Dog Blues Band Back in Business
The blues playing band, Soi Dog Blues Band, is back and ready to entertain their audience on Thursday July 21 at ”DET 5”, a world music bar & restaurant in …
Soi Dog Blues Band Back in Business Read MoreSwedish Town Celebrates 114th Anniversary of Thai King’s Visit
Ragunda municipality in Jämtland in northern Sweden is celebrating the 114th anniversary Thailand’s King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) visiting this Scandanavian kingdom in 1897. The news appeared on the front page …
Swedish Town Celebrates 114th Anniversary of Thai King’s Visit Read MoreCambodia / China / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
Sony Ericsson Figures Hit by Japan Disaster Fall Out
Swedish-Japanese mobile phone manufacturer Sony Ericsson posted a net loss of €50 million ($70 million) for the second quarter on Friday, saying that its supply chain had been hit by …
Sony Ericsson Figures Hit by Japan Disaster Fall Out Read MoreAdmiral’s Pub Soft Opening on 1 September in Hotel Mermaid
Admiral’s Pub and Restaurant moved a big step closer to re-opening in Bangkok when the owners of the restaurant group, Wanna and Bent Laasholdt on Friday 13 July 2011 signed …
Admiral’s Pub Soft Opening on 1 September in Hotel Mermaid Read MoreFive Persons Charged in Cyberporn Venture
Officials of the Swedish National Criminal Police and the International Public Prosecution Office asked assistance from the Provincial Women’s Commission (PWC) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in tracing …
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AirAsia X Change to Gatwick Airport
AirAsia X, the Malaysian based long haul, low fare affiliate of AirAsia has announced that beginning 24 October, 2011, AirAsia X will commence flights from Kuala Lumpur Low Cost Carrier …
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