Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Thai-Danish sisters Anika (17) and Annetta Jagota (15) have been recognised by Rotary International for their student-led social enterprise, the Rock Bottom Project, which supports deaf communities in Thailand through …
Thai-Danish sisters awarded for Community Empowerment Read More
A 56-year-old Norwegian man has been arrested for attempted murder after allegedly firing a crossbow at a fellow Norwegian tourist during a drunken outburst on the Thai island of Koh …
Norwegian man arrested for attempted murder with crossbow on Koh Samui Read More
Thailand’s Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Russ Jalichandra, held bilateral talks with Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen, during an official visit to Helsinki on Tuesday 17 June 2025. …
Finland welcomes Thai startup participation at Slush 2025 Read More
Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. (TPC), the operator of the Thailand Privilege Card membership program under the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), has received the ESQR’s Quality Choice Prize 2025. …
Thailand Privilege Card wins quality award in Stockholm Read More
A Swedish man narrowly escaped death after he was accidentally run over while lying unconscious in a car park in Pattaya early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. …
Swedish tourist survives after being run over in Pattaya car park Read More
Bangkok, Thailand – June 16, 2025 — Bangkok Heart Hospital is ushering in a new era of cardiac innovation with the introduction of two advanced surgical techniques: Minimally Invasive Coronary …
Bangkok Heart Hospital Launches Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Program Read More
From 1 September 2025, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok will no longer issue several certificates that many Swedes in Thailand have previously relied on for administrative purposes. The embassy …
Swedish Embassy in Bangkok to stop issuing seven types of certificates Read More
Mikael Hemniti Winther, Denmark’s Consul General in Shanghai since 2018, will take up a new posting as Ambassador of Denmark to South Korea from 1 August 2025. He will also …
Mikael Hemniti Winther named new Danish Ambassador to South Korea Read More
Thailand and Norway reaffirmed their long-standing diplomatic relationship during the 13th Bilateral Consultations, co-chaired on Friday 13 June 2025 by H.E. Russ Jalichandra, Thailand’s Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, and …
Thailand and Norway reviewed bilateral relations in Oslo Read More
The Governor of Bangkok, Chadchart Sittipunt, will visit Copenhagen from Monday 16 to Thursday 19 June 2025 as part of an official programme to explore Danish expertise in sustainable urban …
Bangkok Governor visits Copenhagen Read More
For the first time in Bangkok, the famous annual “Fete de la Musique” or “World Music Day” was celebrated on Saturday June 14th 2025. This music festival is celebrated on …
Music is the World! Read More
The much-loved Danish Christmas Bazaar will once again take place in Bangkok, bringing Danish holiday traditions to the heart of the Thai capital. This year’s bazaar will be held on …
The Danish Christmas Bazaar returns on 6 December 2025 Read More
The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Nordic Midsummer Mingle on Friday 20 June 2025 at the Brewski Rooftop Bar, Radisson Blu Plaza in Bangkok. The informal event is …
Nordic chambers invited to Midsummer mingle in Bangkok Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok has issued a warning about fraudulent job advertisements circulating on TikTok, where individuals are being misled into paying money for supposed work opportunities as …
Swedish Embassy in Bangkok warns of berry-picking job scam on TikTok Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for June 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 June 2025 Read More
The Thai-Nordic Golf Section invites golfers to the grand finale of its tournament season—the TNA Royal Cup 2025—taking place on Saturday 21 June 2025 at the Royal Golf & Country …
TNA Royal Cup 2025 tees off 21 June Read More
The embassies of Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden in Bangkok proudly took part in this year’s Bangkok Pride celebrations, marking a significant moment for LGBTI rights in the region. In …
Nordic embassies joined Bangkok Pride celebrations Read More
Norway made a strong appearance at this year’s THAIFEX – Asia’s leading food and beverage trade show – with several top seafood exporters promoting sustainable, premium-quality Norwegian seafood. Throughout the …
Norwegian seafood exporters showcased at THAIFEX 2025 in Bangkok Read More
On a rare, rain-free May-evening in Bangkok, SWECHAM, with a little help from SWEA, hosted a truly delightful gathering on Rambuttri Chakraphong Road, at the cozy boutique THE THREE by …
An unexpectedly Lovely Bangkok May evening Read More
Sweden’s National Day began with a visit to Talat Dokmai Flower Market. Three of us-members of SWEA Bangkok-had been given the lovely task of selecting flowers and greenery for SWECHAM’s …
My Sweden’s National Day Read More
The Danes Worldwide golf tournament is back! In collaboration with Fredensborg Golf Club and Fredensborghusene, Danes Worldwide is reviving its prestigious golf event for current and former Danes living abroad. …
Danes Worldwide golf tournament returns to Denmark this August Read More
Maria Müller Uhrskov Pedersen has been appointed as the new Danes Worldwide representative in Thailand, taking over from Marianne, who returns to Denmark at the end of May. Maria moved …
New Danes Worldwide representative appointed in Thailand Read More
Thailand’s Revenue Department has announced a proposed tax exemption that will benefit expatriates and tax residents: foreign income remitted to Thailand within two years of being earned will not be …
Thailand to exempt foreign income remitted within two years Read More
Novo Nordisk Thailand has signed an MoU with HSRI – and the Health Systems Research Institute – to strengthen Thailand’s clinical research infrastructure and foster healthcare innovation. The agreement, witnessed …
Novo Nordisk and HSRI partner to raise Thailand’s clinical research standards Read More
Thailand and Sweden reaffirmed their long-standing bilateral relations during a meeting between Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa and Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa on …
Thailand and Sweden reaffirm ties, eye Strategic Partnership and FTA support Read More
Thailand will purchase four Swedish-made Gripen E/F fighter jets as part of a US$595 million deal to replace its aging fleet of F-16 aircraft, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) …
Thailand confirms Gripen fighter jet deal with Sweden Read More
The official visit of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to Sweden from June 11–13, 2025, marks a pivotal moment in the bilateral relationship, opening avenues for enhanced collaboration in …
Elevating Vietnam-Sweden Relations in the Era of Innovation Read More
The 59 year old Dane, Brian Dilling Pedersen, who was feared a victim of a crime after he lost contact with his family and his Facebook page was deleted, was …
Missing Dane found – happy as can be Read More
A Danish man, 59-year-old Brian Dilling Pedersen, has gone missing in southern Thailand under increasingly worrying circumstances. His son, Steven Risager Madsen, fears that his father may have become the …
Danish man feared victim of extortion gang in southern Thailand Read More
Thammasat University Hospital and Novo Nordisk Pharma (Thailand) Ltd. have launched a new collaboration titled “Partnership Project for the Transition into the Fourth Decade of Thammasat University Hospital: Beat Obesity, …
Thammasat University Hospital and Novo Nordisk Thailand join forces to fight obesity and diabetes Read More
Today, the Swedish School Association in Bangkok (SSFBKK) had its end-of-year celebration at St. Andrews School, Bearing. Now, we’re looking forward to what will hopefully be a wonderful summer holiday. …
Swedish School Association in Bangkok holds end-of-year celebration Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC), in cooperation with the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT), will host an upcoming networking event titled “Automate or Be Automated – …
Thai-Norwegian Chamber co-hosts AI networking event for entrepreneurs Read More
Tom moved from Prachinburi in Thailand to Denmark when he was 12 years old. His mother had married a Danish man and, after two years of living in Denmark, she …
Fast Lane to Old Furniture Read More
Jakob Jensen, the 41-year-old Danish citizen who has been missing in Thailand since March 2025, has been confirmed dead. The confirmation follows weeks of investigation after Jakob’s family, with support …
Missing Dane found dead in Bangkok Read More
Sweden is celebrating the 80th anniversary of Pippi Longstocking—the world’s strongest girl—with a series of events in Bangkok that highlight children’s rights, gender equality, literature, and family empowerment. The celebrations …
Sweden celebrates 80 years of Pippi Longstocking in Bangkok Read More
Volvo Cars announced on 21 May 2025 an expanded partnership with Google to accelerate the rollout of Android Automotive OS innovations, including the integration of Google’s new conversational AI, Gemini. …
Volvo Cars expands partnership with Google AI integration Read More
On Sunday 25 May 2025, Scandinavian residents and visitors in Pattaya came together for a special worship service at the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Jomtien. The service featured a sermon …
Scandinavians gather for Nordic service at Norwegian Church in Pattaya Read More
The Bangkok Post recently published an insightful opinion piece by Mr. Anders Ahnlid, Director General of the National Board of Trade, Sweden, titled “Work together for rule-based trade.” In this …
Sweden supports open, fair, and rules-based trade practices Read More
Norwegian citizens in Thailand will soon need to find alternative ways to prove their financial means when applying for or renewing retirement visas. The Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok has announced …
Norwegian Embassy in Thailand to phase out confirmation of income letters Read More
At ITB Asia (travel trade show) in Singapore Peter Stenberg represents his Kota Kinabalu-based Rustic Travel. As a buyer, he there meets with various hospitality groups and local tour operators, …
Destination management specialist Peter Stenberg thrives and expands within the world of travel Read More
Work-based immigration to Finland fell by 23% in 2024, according to the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri), amid economic downturn and rising interest rates. Yet Southeast Asian nationals continued to play …
Southeast Asians remain key contributors to work-based immigrants to Finland Read More
Thailand’s Electricity Generating Authority (EGAT) and Sweden are joining forces to accelerate the green energy transition through the “Pioneer the Possible Thailand 2025” initiative, launched on Monday 20 May 2025 …
Sweden and EGAT deepen partnership for green energy transition in Thailand Read More
An average Swede eats about 15 kilograms of candy per year and Sweden has the highest candy consumption in the world, largely due to the tradition of “lördagsgodis” (Saturday candy …
When the craving for something sweet hits! Read More
Norway’s National Day celebration in Bangkok this year took on special significance as it coincided with the 120th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Norway and Thailand. The milestone was marked …
Norway and Thailand celebrate 120 years of diplomatic ties Read More
Freezers are essential in many households—including those in tropical regions like Southeast Asia. However, the consistently high humidity in these areas can pose a significant problem. In countries such as …
How High Humidity Affects the Lifespan of Freezers Read More
The Philippines are about to offer a new digital nomad visa that will open the door for foreign remote workers to legally live and work in the country for up …
Philippines Launches Digital Nomad Visa: New Opportunities for Remote Workers Seeking Long-Term Tropical Living Read More
Swedish doctor Elly Reinolds has been named Swedish Woman of the Year 2025 by SWEA International, the global network for Swedish-speaking women abroad. The announcement was made during an online …
Swedish doctor Elly Reinolds named Swedish Woman of the Year 2025 Read More
A patient’s testimonial video featuring his experience after undergoing surgery at the Bangkok Academy of Sports and Exercise Medicine Center (BASEM). “Restore my motion. Bring back my active life.” When …
Restore my motion. Bring back my active life. Read More
Danish citizens in Thailand will have an opportunity to meet Ambassador Danny Annan in person during a series of community outreach events hosted by the Embassy of Denmark in June. …
Danish Embassy brings outreach events to Khon Kaen, Hua Hin and Pattaya in June Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok has published an informational video in Thai aimed at individuals interested in traveling to Finland for seasonal work, including wild berry picking. The video …
Finland shares video guide for Thai seasonal berry pickers and workers Read More