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Brynjar Mettinisson, who is currently in custody in Bangkok on suspicion of drug violations, is accused of having attempted to find a drug mule for an Arabian man, with whom …
Icelander in Thailand Accused of Providing Drug Mule Read MoreText and Photo by the Norwegian Church in PattayaGuests poured into the Norwegian Seamen’s’ Church in Pattaya like never before to join the 17 May celebrations. The breakfast was joined …
17 May Celebration in Pattaya Read MoreOne of the many Danish players is 22 year old Anders Skaarup Rasmussen, an upcoming talent. He plays mix-double and men’s double, at the SCG Thailand OGPG he will be …
Ten Danes in Badminton Tournament in Thailand Read MoreStephen Elop, Nokia’s chief executive, has silenced rumours that the mobile phone maker’s partnership with Microsoft could lead to a takeover. Elop’s announcement comes one month after he revealed that …
Nokia Reassures Staff Amid Takeover Speculation Read MoreBudget airline Norwegian is planning to launch direct flights from Scandinavi to Bangkok and from Stockholm to New York from the end of 2012 or beginning of 2013, the company has …
Norwegian Set to Launch Cheap Scandinavia Bangkok Flights Read MoreA multi-agency task force will be set up to investigate timeshare companies operating in Phuket, especially Patong. Tasked with investigating the companies, their workers and any officials involved in allowing …
Timeshare: Phuket Steps up Fight Against Illegal Touts Read MoreThai Biogas Energy (TBEC) plans to invest about US$4 million to set up a second biogas plant in Laos and is looking for further opportunities in Vietnam and Cambodia. The …
Finnish Biogas Producer Expands in Laos Read MoreNokia Siemens Networks (NSN) has revealed that it expects revenue growth of 25% from Thailand this year thanks to the country finally getting its act together over the deployment of …
Thai 3G Deployments Boost NSN Amid Global Pressure Read MoreKatrine Praest, the young Executive Director of Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce, has resigned from her position. And not only is she resigning from her job – the former intern at the …
Dancham Loses Executive Director Read MoreBy Hans Henrik Melchior & Bent Laasholdt 13 Vikings turned up for the first day of the annual rides in the Pattaya area on Saturday 28 May. They were: Morten …
Viking Wheelers – Admirals Rides in Pattaya Read MoreAutoliv has begun building an airbag cushion manufacturing plant in Chonburi, near Bangkok, Thailand. Its existing plant in the country opened two years ago. Production starts in July and the …
Swedish Autoliv Expands Capacity With new Thai Plant Read MoreSince November last year the collection, dating back to a period between the second and eight century, has been on public display at Buddhamonthon Park, Nakhon Pathom. The scripts originates …
Buddhist Manuscripts Returns to Norway Read MoreH.E. Ms. Katja C. Nordgaard, visited Pred Nai village in Trat to learn firsthand of the community’s achievement in sustainable mangrove forest management. Pred Nai village is well-known for its …
Ambassador Visits Mangrove Project in Trat Read MoreAmbassador of Sweden bids farewell and discusses Thai-Swedish Royal Ties, Visa-free travel, and various forms of cooperation with the Foreign Minister. On 27 May 2011, Mr. Lennart Linner, Ambassador of …
Ambassador of Sweden Says Goodbye to Thailand Read MoreFrom the United States to Singapore and Hong Kong, Maersk has won praise and awards for its focus on the environment.The awards reflect the increased visibility of Maersk Line’s and …
Maersk Wins Raft of Environment Awards Read MoreNot many places in this city reach the distinguished age of 155 years. Let’s visit a place of both historical and religious interest and importance that must be protected. …
The Wet Graves in Bangkok Read MoreEAC obtained its second teak concession around year 1900, this time in and beyond Phrae Province, Northern Thailand. It was really in a big scale; the land, fully allocated, was …
The Hard Wood and Work Read MoreMore and more Finnish men marry a Thai woman. Now there are more Thai women than Russian women who have married a Finnish man. The amount of Thai woman – …
2,600 Thai-finnish Couples in Finland Read MoreTwo major players within the Swedish aid sector are in dispute over responsibility for inviting a Burmese delegation to Stockholm, which is alleged to have had links to the country’s …
Sida Seeks Answers over Burma Delegation Read MoreManaging Director Thomas H. Nyborg telling about Pandora’s background It was an activity filled day for the 32 members, beginning with the bus ride from On Nut Skytrain station at …
DanCham to Pandora Read MoreSwedish defense group Saab said Friday an ongoing probe into reports it had secretly paid millions of euros to ensure South Africa did not back out of a deal to …
Saab Denies Wrongdoing in Fighter Jet Deal – But… Read MoreDenmark is helping its Southeast Asian friend to become a leading design nation. Think of Thailand, however, and while the word might conjure up images of golden beaches, lush forests …
Designers’ Participation in Workshop Strengthens Thai Ties Read MoreIf you were to work for IKEA in Sweden, the company’s home country, you would be in a union, make $19 an hour, and get 5 weeks off. If, on …
IKEA Hires Union Busters at Factory Read MoreThe Danish Ambassador, Mikael Hemniti Winther led a convoy of big motorcycles to support the launching of the UN initiative of ‘Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020’, including the …
The Danish Ambassador Biking for Safety Read MoreThe Ambassador participated recently in the Grand opening of DanThai Machinery Co., Ltd., a new Danish investment in Thailand. The new factory is located in Laem Chabang Industrial Estate in Chonburi. …
Grand Opening of a new Danish Investment Read MoreIn Bangkok, he met with Thailand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Kasit Piromya, and discussed topical bilateral and regional issues, as well as global issues of common concern. In Naypyidaw, …
Norwegian Minister Visits Thailand and Myanmar Read MorePhoto by Londal Consulting Co., Ltd.The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce would like to express their warmest appreciation to all the players, who joined in The Ambassador’s Cup on Saturday 7 …
The TFCC Ambassador’s Cup 2011 Read MoreSwedish defence firm Saab has announced that it intends to investigate new allegations that a secret payment of over 50 million kronor was paid to an advisor in the deal …
Saab to Examine new JAS Gripen Bribe Report Read MoreIngvar Kamprad, the founder of Swedish furnishings giant Ikea, has promised more transparency over the firm’s business affairs, saying that it has nothing to hide after a slew of allegations …
Kamprad Pledges Ikea ‘Transparency’ Read MoreThe OECD has criticised Sweden for using money from the development aid budget to finance embassy operations, in contravention of international regulations. The OECD is critical that the foreign ministry …
OECD Slams Sweden for Using Aid for Embassies Read MoreImmigrants from developed countries should get preferential treatment, says The Danish immigration minister Søren Pind. Exempting immigrants from developed countries from some of the toughest immigration requirements is ‘just the …
Danish Immigration Minister to Cherry Pick Immigrants Read MoreEuropean Union regulators raided several liner shipping companies on Tuesday, including Danish group A.P. Moller-Maersk, on suspicion of price fixing, the European Commission and Maersk said. “The commission has reason …
EU Watchdogs Raid Maersk and Other Liner Shippers Read MoreIkea, the Swedish build-it-yourself furniture chain, is preparing to stage a job open house this month to recruit at least 500 Thai employees to join its first store in Bang …
Ikea Thailand Looks to Hire 500 With Job Fair Read MoreMay 13 the ”Simply Scandinavian” was launched at the Plaza Athénée Hotel Bangkok and will last until May 22.Simply Scandinavian promotes both Scandinavian food and jazz. Guests will enjoy the …
Scandinavian Food & Jazz Week in Bangkok Read MoreDanish service sector giant ISS reported a net loss of DKK 25 million in the first quarter of 2011. However this figure compares favorably with a Q1 2010 loss of …
ISS Posts Impressive Operating Profit, Reduces Net Loss Read MoreThe Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Thailand organized its monthly Huntsman’s Networking sponsored by Oakwood at the Huntsman’s, Landmark Hotel Sukhumvit on 12 May 2011. About 30 Swedish gathered for …
Swecham Huntsman’s Networking in May Read MoreThe lot of unionized workers in Asia’s booming economies has not improved in tandem with their countries’ growing affluence, a leading union official said on Wednesday. China and India, for …
Workers in the Developing Asia ‘Left Behind’ Read MoreAfrican cleaners, Nepalese waiters, Estonian snow-shovellers, Thai cosmetologists, Balkan taxi drivers and Polish construction workers all work long hours in Finland, and many of them do so with low pay.Many …
Finland Attracts Cheap Labour from Abroad Read MoreDr Charles Randquist, a board-certified plastic surgeon who is a member of Sweden’s Association of Plastic Surgeons and Association for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, said Gummy Bear implants are firmer and …
Breast Surgery: Salient Issues to Consider Read MoreVarious of the Group’s business units operating in Singapore can look forward to benefits under the new Maritime Singapore Green Initiative.One of Maersk Line’s strategic focus areas is leadership on …
Maersk: Business Benefits from Focus on Environment Read MoreNorwegian telecom operator Telenor announced Wednesday that first quarter revenue grew 7.8 percent, led by strong gains in its subscriber base in India and Asia, while increased competition hurt gains …
Asia Helps Telenor to 7 % Growth in Q1 Read MoreSydbank (Schweiz) AG is planning a visit to Bangkok, Thailand from Tuesday 17 May – Friday 20 May 2011 with Senior Vice President Allan Hvii himself undertaking the visit.Sydbank places …
Sydbank to Visit Thailand Read MoreStory by Henrik FriisThe yearly Bang Phra ride was scheduled on Saturday 23 April 2011 arranged by Finn Sorensen. I don’t know if it was because the previous trip have …
Bang Phra 2011 – A Tour for the Few Chosen Read MoreFollowing the Annual General Meeting on 26 April 2011, where a completely new Board was elected, the members of the new board met on 2 May 2011 to constitute itself …
New Board of Scandinavian Society Siam Read MoreThe first Danish Ladies Luncheon in Hua Hin was held on 2 May 2011 at La Grappa restaurant where 27 ladies gathered this sunny Monday afternoon. ScandAsia joined the lunch …
Danish Ladies Luncheon @ Hua Hin Read MoreDenmark’s Ambassador to Thailand, Burma and Cambodia, Mr. Mikael Hemniti Winther, presented his Letter of Credentials to HRH the Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn on April 27th at Ambara Royal Palace …
Hands Over a Letter of Credentials to HRH the Crown Prince Read MoreSamui and surrounding islands are as wonderful as ever! That is the bottom line after ScandAsia visited Koh Samui, Koh Pangan and Koh Tao by the end of April to …
Dry, Clean, and Ready Read MoreThe first outlet selling the Danish jewellery Pandora opened in Thailand Tuesday the 26th of April. The Ambassador H.E. Mikael Hemniti Winther was invited to give the opening speech and …
The First Pandora Shop Opens in Thailand Read MoreRolf Billy Nilsson, 60, a Swedish national and long term residence in Phuket, died early Thursday morning. Mr. Nilsson was riding his motorcycle on his back home, when I collided …
Swede Killed in Traffic Accident in Phuket Read MoreAs a follow-up to its meetings on multinationals held in Washington D.C., the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) representing 175 million workers in 151 countries and territories is alarmed at …
Labour Union Condemns IKEA Anti-union Practices Read More