The Wet Graves in Bangkok
Not 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 MoreThe Hard Wood and Work
EAC 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 More2,600 Thai-finnish Couples in Finland
More 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 MoreSida Seeks Answers over Burma Delegation
Two 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 MoreDanCham to Pandora
Managing 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 MoreSaab Denies Wrongdoing in Fighter Jet Deal – But…
Swedish 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 MoreDesigners’ Participation in Workshop Strengthens Thai Ties
Denmark 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 MoreIKEA Hires Union Busters at Factory
If 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 Biking for Safety
The 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 MoreGrand Opening of a new Danish Investment
The 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 MoreNorwegian Minister Visits Thailand and Myanmar
In 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 MoreThe TFCC Ambassador’s Cup 2011
Photo 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 MoreSaab to Examine new JAS Gripen Bribe Report
Swedish 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 MoreKamprad Pledges Ikea ‘Transparency’
Ingvar 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 MoreOECD Slams Sweden for Using Aid for Embassies
The 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 …
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Danish Immigration Minister to Cherry Pick Immigrants
Immigrants 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 MoreEU Watchdogs Raid Maersk and Other Liner Shippers
European 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 Thailand Looks to Hire 500 With Job Fair
Ikea, 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 MoreScandinavian Food & Jazz Week in Bangkok
May 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 MoreISS Posts Impressive Operating Profit, Reduces Net Loss
Danish 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 MoreSwecham Huntsman’s Networking in May
The 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 MoreWorkers in the Developing Asia ‘Left Behind’
The 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 MoreFinland Attracts Cheap Labour from Abroad
African 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 MoreBreast Surgery: Salient Issues to Consider
Dr 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 MoreMaersk: Business Benefits from Focus on Environment
Various 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 MoreAsia Helps Telenor to 7 % Growth in Q1
Norwegian 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 to Visit Thailand
Sydbank (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 MoreBang Phra 2011 – A Tour for the Few Chosen
Story 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 MoreNew Board of Scandinavian Society Siam
Following 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 MoreDanish Ladies Luncheon @ Hua Hin
The 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 MoreHands Over a Letter of Credentials to HRH the Crown Prince
Denmark’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 MoreSwede Killed in Traffic Accident in Phuket
Rolf 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 MoreLabour Union Condemns IKEA Anti-union Practices
As 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 MoreDry, Clean, and Ready
Samui 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 Pandora Shop Opens in Thailand
The 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 MoreSweden’s Electrolux Reports Profits Slump
Swedish household goods manufacturer Electrolux reported a 50 percent drop in net profits for the first quarter on Wednesday, citing a rise in raw materials costs. In the first three …
Sweden’s Electrolux Reports Profits Slump Read MoreEAC Moving Business Grows with EU Acqusition
EAC Moving & Relocation Services, operating under the brands Santa Fe and WridgWays, has entered into an agreement to acquire Europe’s leading moving and relocation services company, Interdean International Relocation …
EAC Moving Business Grows with EU Acqusition Read MoreVolvo Upbeat Despite Japan Impact Warning
Swedish truck maker Volvo Group reported strong first quarter earnings on Wednesday, although the firm warned that the Japan disaster could impact its second quarter.From January to March, the net …
Volvo Upbeat Despite Japan Impact Warning Read MoreCambodia / China / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
Sweden’s Ericsson Posts Massive Profits Hike
Swedish telecom giant Ericsson reported a whopping 224 percent rise in profits on Wednesday, surprising analysts and sending its stock up almost 7 percent in early trading. From January to …
Sweden’s Ericsson Posts Massive Profits Hike Read MoreStormy Annual General Dinner in SSS
Accusations of mismanagement of over hundred thousand baht were raised against the outgoing board of the Scandinavian Society Siam at the Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday 26 April 2011 …
Stormy Annual General Dinner in SSS Read MoreCambodia / China / Denmark / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Philippines / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam
Danish Pop Band Marks 20 Years of Fame in Asia
The Danish pop band Michael Learns To Rock has sold more than 10 million albums, performed in packed stadiums and spawned a string of soaring ballads that echo every night …
Danish Pop Band Marks 20 Years of Fame in Asia Read MoreNorwegian Pensioners Angry with Taxation
Norway has since the beginning of 2010 decided to tax pension with 15% tax before disbursement to recipients outside the country. The organization Emigrant1 finds this to be a violation of …
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SWEA Bangkok Easter Dinner
SWEA’s annual Easter Dinner took this year place in Bangkok at Stable Lodge on the 22 April 2011 where 38 Swedes gathered for celebrating Easter in a friendly atmosphere. The …
SWEA Bangkok Easter Dinner Read MoreFinnair to Invest in New Cargo Airline
Nordic carrier Finnair Saturday said it has decided to invest, as a minority shareholder, in a new cargo airline based out of Finland to augment its current cargo capacity and …
Finnair to Invest in New Cargo Airline Read MoreIFU Reopens for Investments in Thailand
IFU, the Danish Investment fund for developing countries, reopens for co-investments with Danish companies in Thailand. This gives Danish companies interested in doing business in Thailand the opportunity to partner …
IFU Reopens for Investments in Thailand Read MoreCambodia / China / Denmark / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Philippines / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam
Maersk on a Prosperous Voyage: CEO
Recently the Vietnamese magazine Vietnam Investment Review published an interview with the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group’s CEO Nils Smedegaard Andersen. In the interview Mr. Smedegaard talks about Mærsk’s strong commitment to …
Maersk on a Prosperous Voyage: CEO Read MoreStormy Viking Cup Finale
It was an unexpected end for the Viking Cup match yesterday as the KL Vikings played against their opponents the Hong Kong Vikings. The KL Vikings were leading with 1-0 as the score …
Stormy Viking Cup Finale Read MoreViking Cup Beer Galore
As it is a Viking Cup tradition, every year after the long string of matches with various opponents, the one affair all the players practically wait for is the Beer …
Viking Cup Beer Galore Read MoreNorwegian Emerson Changes Management in Asia
Emerson Process Management, Stavanger, Norway, has reported it has made two senior announcements within its Roxar Software Solutions (RSS) division – Morten Tønnesen is to become vice president, business development …
Norwegian Emerson Changes Management in Asia Read MorePattaya: Charity Jam Concert Sunday
The Scandinavian Expat Club Pattaya welcomes you to the season’s biggest Charity concert this coming Sunday! Why? Because they have a dream. Yes- it’s still possible here in 2011 to …
Pattaya: Charity Jam Concert Sunday Read More