Krabi’s Danish Gold and Diamonds Expert
Lars Krog Rasmussen is standing by one of his many lockers. He is trying to help out a couple. The husband wants to to buy his wife a new bracelet. …
Krabi’s Danish Gold and Diamonds Expert 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 MoreSwedish Domsjö Sold to Aditya Birla Group
Thai Rayon Public Company (Thailand) and Indo Bharat Rayon (Indonesia) has acquired Sweden-based speciality pulp and bio-refinery company Domsjo Fabriker for about Rs 1,500 crore ($340 million). The two companies …
Swedish Domsjö Sold to Aditya Birla Group Read MoreDtac Owners Downgrade Singapore Listing Status
Shareholders of Total Access Communication PCL, Thailand’s second largest mobile phone operator by subscribers, Thursday approved a plan to change its listing status on the main board of the Singapore …
Dtac Owners Downgrade Singapore Listing Status Read MoreViking Cup 2011
The much anticipated annual Viking Cup 2011 kicked off yesterday,Thursday 21 April, with a welcome party with buffet dinner and drinks at the Pullman King Power Hotel. After a time …
Viking Cup 2011 Read MoreThai Boy and his Mother Drowns in Norway
4 found dead after small boat disappears during short trip off Norwegian coast. The bodies of three adults and a child have been found in the water off the coast …
Thai Boy and his Mother Drowns in Norway Read MoreYES to Denmark
Pattra Chantarachote a.k.a. Pukky is an 18-year-old Thai student who is preparing herself for an entire year to spend in the country of her choice, Denmark.“I think the people in …
YES to Denmark Read MoreCambodia / China / Denmark / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Philippines / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam
Jørgen Ørstrøm Møller Book Launch at CBS
Jørgen Ørstrøm Møller is launching his new book, “How Asia Can Shape the World” 10th of May 2011 at Copenhagen Business School.The book describes and explains how and why Asia …
Jørgen Ørstrøm Møller Book Launch at CBS Read MoreHow Many Boobs Will be Sold Tonight?
For the third Tuesday night in a row the Swedish TV channel 5 will show an episode of the series “Plastikturisterna “(The Plastic Tourist). The Danish “Destination Beauty” invited a …
How Many Boobs Will be Sold Tonight? Read MoreAditya Birla Group Buys Swedish Domsjo Fiber
The Indian Aditya Birla group on Monday announced the acquisition of Sweden-based Domsjo Fiber, a leading Swedish speciality pulp and bio-refinery company for $ 340 million from a Swedish consortium. …
Aditya Birla Group Buys Swedish Domsjo Fiber Read MoreMaersk Seen Exercising Option for 10 More Huge Ships
Maersk said it would most likely exercise its option in June to order 10 more huge container ships to be built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering at a cost …
Maersk Seen Exercising Option for 10 More Huge Ships Read MoreScandinavian Society Siam Announce AGM on 26 April
The 92 Annual General Meeting of Scandinavian Society Siam takes place: Tuesday 26 April 2011 Rembrandt Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 18, Bangkok. 18.00: Biksemad (pytt i panna) and refreshments. 19.00 AGM …
Scandinavian Society Siam Announce AGM on 26 April Read MoreCarlsberg’s Vice-president Admits Using Bribes
Carlsberg admits they are making shortcuts by using bribes. It’s against the cooperation’s own ethical rules, but it’s also against Danish and International laws. But the reality is that one …
Carlsberg’s Vice-president Admits Using Bribes Read MoreSparking Consolidation Through Buying Bigger Box Ships
Maersk Line , the world’s top container shipping firm, expects the largest shipping companies to acquire larger and larger vessels to drive costs down, forcing smaller rivals out of the …
Sparking Consolidation Through Buying Bigger Box Ships Read MoreViking Wheelers Nong Yai Power Challenge
Text and Photo by www.vikingwheelers.comNong Yai Challenge Ride was held on Sunday 3rd of April. It was a challenge already before it was started as dates was moved and it …
Viking Wheelers Nong Yai Power Challenge Read MoreNorway Condemns Use of Cluster Bombs
It has been reported that the Thai authorities have used cluster munitions in Cambodia. Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre commented: “If these reports are true, this is …
Norway Condemns Use of Cluster Bombs Read MoreSwedish Rape Victim Provide Evidence of Rape
A 21- year old Swedish woman faced a judge at the Phuket provincial Court Monday to provide evidence that she was brutally raped by a local taxi driver. Thereby she …
Swedish Rape Victim Provide Evidence of Rape Read MoreHow IKEA Designs Stores to Trick People Into Buying More
The Swedish chain is about salesmanship as much as affordable style, thanks to its confusing, maze-like, consumption-inducing layout.While Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel make shopping at IKEA look like bundles …
How IKEA Designs Stores to Trick People Into Buying More Read MoreSwedish Tourist Raped by a Phuket Taxi Driver
A young woman from Sweden has launched a complaint to the local police in Chalong, that she was raped by a local taxi driver this Sunday morning. The 21 year …
Swedish Tourist Raped by a Phuket Taxi Driver Read MoreTougher Rules to Protect Sweden’s Berry Pickers
The Swedish Migration Board (Migrationsverket) has tightened regulations for hiring seasonal berry pickers ahead of the 2011 season. The reason for the change is to improve working conditions and clarify …
Tougher Rules to Protect Sweden’s Berry Pickers Read MoreBattle for Gripen Fighters
It is yet to be seen whether Cabinet will approve the budget for the Armed forces to buy more weapons before House dissolution, but the value of six new Gripen …
Battle for Gripen Fighters Read MoreCarlsberg to Reinforce Brand Positioning.
While Carlsberg’s famous green logo is known all over the world, its sales don’t always measure up to its brand recognition. Carlsberg is launching a new global positioning to help …
Carlsberg to Reinforce Brand Positioning. Read MoreThai Airways to Increase Flights to Scandinavian
Thai Airways International will in a few weeks release its winter schedule for 2011/12. While the details are still unknown, the airline has announced an increase its flights on Scandinavia …
Thai Airways to Increase Flights to Scandinavian Read MoreCondemns Thailands Use of Cluster Munitions
Norwegian People’s Aid condemns Thailand’s use of cluster bombs in the border conflict with Cambodia in February this year. Cluster bombs is a horrible weapon that largely affects civilians. Each …
Condemns Thailands Use of Cluster Munitions Read MoreElephantastic Everestti
Gearing up for the Elephant Parade this summer in Copenhagen the Danish artist, Marco Evaristti took the long way to Chiang Mai to let an elephant do his work painting …
Elephantastic Everestti Read MoreNokia in Thai University Training Deal
Finnish mobile-phone giant Nokia is committed to building a local developer and mobile ecosystem in Thailand with the launch of an initial programme with three universities. This is the phone-maker’s …
Nokia in Thai University Training Deal Read MoreDanish Ambassador meets Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand
Ambassador Mikael Hemniti Winther made a courtesy call to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Mr. Kasit Piromya on March 31 2011. The visit was an opportunity for the …
Danish Ambassador meets Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Read MoreAGM at the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce
The Annual General Meeting of the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce was held on Tuesday 29 March 2011 at the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit. The AGM welcomed the following new members of …
AGM at the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce Read MoreTwo Swedes Died on Krabi
A man (25) and a woman (23) died Saturday 2 April 2011 in their hotel room in Ao Nang in the Krabi province. According to Aftonbladet, the couple would take …
Two Swedes Died on Krabi Read MoreThe 7th Simply Scandinavian in Bangkok
The 7th Simply Scandinavian in Bangkok takes place on 13 – 22 May 2011 at Plaza Athenee Bangkok – A Royal Meridien Hotel – on Thannon Wittayu (Wireless Road), Bangkok. …
The 7th Simply Scandinavian in Bangkok Read MoreNew Board Members of TNCC
Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce’s Annual General Meeting was held 21 March at Sheraton Grande Hotel. A number of new board members were elected or re-elected at the meeting in which …
New Board Members of TNCC Read MoreCelebration the Danish Oscar Film “In a Better World”
To celebrate the Danish Oscar film “In a Better World”, the Royal Danish Embassy hosted a successful and glamorous screening of the film. The special invited guests were all dressed …
Celebration the Danish Oscar Film “In a Better World” Read MoreNorway Supports Mapping of Seismic Activity in Myanmar
An earthquake of magnitude 7.0 on the Richter scale and 10 km depth struck close to he Thai border in Myanmar on 24th March. There are reports of a number …
Norway Supports Mapping of Seismic Activity in Myanmar Read MoreFlooding Situation in Thailand Better
The situation for the stranded tourists from Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland on Koh Samui, Koh Pangnan and Koh Tao stabilized during Thursday. The rain has stopped but it is …
Flooding Situation in Thailand Better Read MoreSwedish Police Checks Passengers Computers
Swedish veteran Asia reporter Bertil Lintner had his computers and mobile phone taken away and investigated when he arrived at Stockholm’s Arlanda airport in Sweden last week on 23 march …
Swedish Police Checks Passengers Computers Read More“Greener” Corporate Accounts Urged to Aid Nature
Companies should do more to report their impact on nature to help curb damage that drains trillions of dollars a year from the world economy, a leading U.N. expert said …
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Debut Party of Danish Network in Hua Hin
It was the first networking party of the Danish Network in Hua Hin on 25th March 2011. The party was held at Mondo Vino who also arranged the fantastic buffet, …
Debut Party of Danish Network in Hua Hin Read MoreSuccesful Event for Young Professionals
Friday 25 March 2011 the Nordic Chambers of Commerce joined forces with Le Fenix Hotel by Accor, Sukhumvit and hosted an event for younger persons working or studying in Thailand.In …
Succesful Event for Young Professionals Read MoreScandinavian Arrivals in Thailand Declined
Europe has long been a major source market for the Thai tourism industry. Of the 15.84 million international visitor arrivals to Thailand in 2010, a total of 4.341.447 arrivals were …
Scandinavian Arrivals in Thailand Declined Read MoreNorway Supports Disaster Preparedness
Norwegian Minister Secretary Ingrid Fiskaa visited Thailand this week among others to look into Asia’s preparedness against natural disasters. The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) in Bangkok – which this …
Norway Supports Disaster Preparedness Read MoreThailand’s Dams Should Be Safe
Most of Thailand’s big dams are located near or straddle geological fault lines, where earthquakes like the one that hit Burma and shook Mae Sai, Chiang rai and Chiang Mai …
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Thai-Danish Club Held Unique AGM Party
The Thai-Danish Club held its usually very unique AGM on 2011 at The Royal Bangkok Sports Club on Wednesday 23 March 2011. Khun Watinee ‘Dear’ Kharnwong and Parkh Tvesuk bid …
Thai-Danish Club Held Unique AGM Party Read MoreAsian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) Turns 25
State Secretary Ingrid Fiskaa joined the Prime Minister of Thailand as main speaker at the 25th anniversary for ADPC in Bangkok on the 23rd of March. In her speech, Fiskaa …
Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) Turns 25 Read MoreImportant Visit About Immigration Issues
Ambassador Mikael Hemniti Winther and Consul Tove Wihlborg-Andersen have made a courtesy call to the Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, Pol. Lt.Gen. Wiboon Bangthamai.During the visit, which was held in …
Important Visit About Immigration Issues Read MoreMaersk Appreciated for CSR Initiative After Haiti Earthquake
Maersk Line received on Thursday 24 March 2011 the appreciation of the Royal Thai Government for its CSR assistance last year to transport 3525 tons of rice to Haiti after the …
Maersk Appreciated for CSR Initiative After Haiti Earthquake Read MoreStrong Earthquake Shakes Thailand
By Gregers Moller and Bjarne Wildau A strong earthquake hit at 9 pm inside Burma only few kilomteres from Mae Sai on the border between Thailand and Burma. A Dane …
Strong Earthquake Shakes Thailand Read MoreEcco and the Vertical Integration
Last month, to celebrate their Walk In Style Awards, Ecco Shoes sent me to Copenhagen to attend the ceremony and check out a bit of Scandinavian design. But before Copenhagen, …
Ecco and the Vertical Integration Read MorePeter Björk new Executive Director of TSCC
Mr. Peter Björk has been appointed as new Executive Director of Thai Sweden Chamber of Commerce as of 21 March, 2011. He succeeds Mr. John Svengren, who has taken over …
Peter Björk new Executive Director of TSCC Read MoreCambodia / Denmark / Finland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
One Visa for All Asean Countries
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is working on a plan to make one visa for all of ASEAN in the same way Europe’s unified visa system works, eports …
One Visa for All Asean Countries Read MoreSAS Offers Staff Option To Leave Japan
Scandinavian airline SAS has offered its Scandinavian employees and their families who are posted in Japan the option to return home, due to the uncertain situation following Friday’s earthquake and …
SAS Offers Staff Option To Leave Japan Read More