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What kind of industry invests in dependence on “self-employed tourists” from Thailand? asks a researcher who spent two weeks with the berry pickers in Northern Finland. They fly half-way round …
Berry Pickers Struggle to Make Ends Meet Read MoreThe eighth ASEM Summit (Asia-Europe Meeting) will be held in Brussels, the capital of the current EU presidency country Belgium, on 4-5 October. Prime Minister Mari Kiviniemi will represent Finland …
PM Kiviniemi to the ASEM Summit in Brussels Read MoreOn 25th September 2010, the Vikings Wheelers arranged the Ride to Pathum Thani. Claus Bergenfelt was the one who organized this event successfully. The group rode northward from PT Gas …
The Bergenfelt Ride to Pathum Thani Read MoreBy September next year construction will finally be completed the Bangkok Patana School Masterplan, a 10-year project to fully equip the school in order to provide the very best in …
Fulfilling Mission: Fulfilling Potential Read MoreA Norwegian Tourist was caught up in a necklace snatch in South Pattaya, early on Friday Morning. The incident began on the Pratamnuk Road in front of Soi 15. Mr. …
Norwegian Victim of Transsexual Necklace Theft Read MoreDanish “Tuk Tours” is one of the many smaller travel agencies in the famous seaside town of Hua Hin who has suffered from the political turmoil in Thailand. But now …
The Scandinavians are Coming Back Read MoreMinority Ombudsman Eva Biaudet says that the recruitment of Thai citizens to pick wild berries in Finland has characteristics resembling human trafficking. She says that there certainly is exploitation, and …
Human Trafficking in Recruitment of Berry Pickers Read MoreIf you are ever in need of storing some items for shorter or longer time, then Swedish Robert Akerblom might just have the answer for you. On August 30 he …
Swedish Storage Facility in Phuket Read MoreThe number of Thai and Nigerian women exploited for sexual purposes in Sweden has increased, according to a police report on human trafficking. The number of reports involving the exploitation …
More Thai Women in Swedish Sex Trade Read MoreSweden is known also for other things than the Swedish Chef in the Muppet Show. Its car brands for instance. And the most sold car in Sweden, at least according …
The longing for Irresistible Snacks and Candy from Sweden Read MoreNokia last week unveiled three smartphone models aimed at reclaiming its supremacy in the highly competitive market. “Today our fight back to smartphone leadership shifts into high gear,” said Niklas …
New Nokia Smartphones in Thailand Soon Read MoreSwedish furniture giant Ikea is looking to expand further in Asia in the coming year, according to CEO Mikael Ohlsson, who added that the company’s sales continue to climb. “We …
Ikea to Expand in Asia Read MoreA Norwegian national and suspected alcoholic has died at his Pattaya residence early on Sunday morning. The man is thought to have been suffering from alcoholism and a related disease …
Alcoholism Suspected Cause of Norwegian’s Death Read MoreTen language students from Thailand have been admitted to Uppsala University Hospital with suspected mushroom poisoning after making a stew from the death cap mushroom. “They could have died,” said …
Thai Students Poisoned After Mushroom Meal Read MorePavilion guide Helena and I are together with some colleagues planning a trip to Thailand after the Expo has finished. Since we still have one and a half months to …
Sweden visit Thailand Read MoreBy Pimjai C. Mongkol, Bjarne Wildau, Thomas Lykke Pedersen and Søren Lykke Bülow “It’s surprising how that tiny woman could kill that big man,” says Chalermchai Yarangwong, caretaker at the …
Caretaker Witnessed the Death of Johan Winlöf Read MoreA researcher who has spent time with Thais working in Finland as seasonal berry-pickers says that their position and working conditions are deplorable. “The pickers work 14-20 hours per day …
Researcher: Thai berry-pickers Exploited in Finland Read MoreA Danish national on Wednesday was arrested in possession of a significant quantity of the class-1 restricted drug Ya-Ba and a small quantity of another illicit narcotic at his Country …
Danish Man Busted In Narko Raids Read MoreBy Pimjai C. Mongkol, Søren Lykke Bülow, Bjarne Wildau and Thomas Lykke Pedersen A former business partner, who knew Johan for all of his 15 years spent in Bangkok, discovered …
Neo-Nazi Turned Into Perfect Business Partner Read MoreBy Pimjai C. Mongkol, Søren Lykke Bülow, Bjarne Wildau and Thomas Lykke Pedersen Back then Johan’s name was Staffan and he was for some years known to the public as …
Johan Winlöf’s Secret Past as Violent Nazi Leader Read MorePolice Colonel Worapong Tonpaiboon (Anti Human Trafficking Division Superintendent, AHTD) and his team on Wednesday arrested Mr. Pasi Earik Venaeinen (65), a Finnish national. Mr. Venaeinen was apprehended after an …
Finnish Man Arrested for Child Abuse Read MoreThe founder’s goodbye to the Pandora Board is happening accordingly to the recommendations for good corporate governance, and Per Enevoldsen continues as head of Pandora productions in Thailand. Among the …
Founder Leaves Pandora Board Read MoreIt has once again come to the Embassy’s attention that some visa applicants and their references are offered assistance to smooth the visa process by various agencies both in and …
Warning Against Read MorePhoto Credit: http://news.thaiza.com/ Khun Ornanong Winlof, the wife of the 45 year old Swedish businessman Johan Winlof, whom she incidentally stabbed to death on 1st September, is held in …
Johan Winlof’s Wife Held in Custody Read MoreAccording to ScandAsia’s information, the wife of now dead Swedish businessman Johan Winlöf has bailed herself out of prison. Also in the news: Well-known Swedish Businessman Killed in Bangkok “We …
Admits Killing Swedish Husband – Released on Bail Read MoreJohan Winlöf, 45, has been killed in Bangkok, and his Thai wife is suspected to have killed her husband with a knife. ”A police investigation has already started, Anders Jörle, …
Well-known Swedish Businessman Killed in Bangkok Read MoreFinnair’s Asian strategy continues to reap rewards as passenger figures rise, while Cargo trends are similarly healthy. The increasing popularity of Finnair’s fast flights to Asia is reflected in the …
Strong Growth in Asian Traffic and Cargo Read MoreAs a tradition the Swedish ladies of SWEA started out their Autumn program with a Welcome Back Dinner at Bistro 33rd. There were mingling, eating and drinking in the comfortable …
SWEA: Welcome Back Dinner Read MoreThrough the loud music, talk and laughter sounded a high whistle from Helle, signalling the beggining of the bowling session. Three lanes, 12 women, of which many had to admit …
DWN’s Night Out Read MoreIn July the EAC Group announced that it had divested its Industrial Ingredients business, including The East Asiatic (Thailand) Public Company Ltd. (EACT), to Brenntag, one of the global leaders …
EAC Thailand Changes Name Read MoreMaersk Line has appointed Thomas Knudsen as regional head of its Asia Pacific business. Knudsen will be responsible for the execution of Maersk Line’s day-to-day operations in Southeast Asia as well …
New Head for Maersk Line in Asia Pacific Read MoreFor years the debate on family reunification has focused on Danish-Turks, who brought a spouse to Denmark. Now the Turks have been overtaken by Thais, and the debate should therefore …
Thais Overtake Turks Read MoreThe image of migrant workers freezing, locking up their bosses and marching for better pay and conditions is not typically Swedish. Yet these are among the catalog of incidents that …
Asian Workers See Exploitation in Sweden Read MoreMore than 50 people showed up at Wednesday morning’s Breakfast Seminar arranged by the Nordic Chamber of Commerce. The arrangement was held at The Grand Sheraton Sukhumvit, and 34 of …
Double Taxes in a Time of Recession Read MoreCynics have long claimed that justice in Thailand is a marketable commodity like almost anything else. A current issue involving a wealthy elderly Swede, accused of multiple cases of sexual …
PDN Try to Prove Swedish Millionaire Paid Him Self Out of Prison Read MoreA Norwegian national has been stabbed by an unknown foreign man in Pattaya on Monday morning. The incident occurred after the pair had become involved in a drunken argument. At …
Norwegian Man Stabbed By an Unknown Foreigner Read MoreToday, The British Club in Bangkok is an international club with members from more than 40 different nationalities. According to the club, far to few Scandinavians are aware that they …
Open House at the Nearly Danish Club on Friday Read MoreThe Thailand Board of Investment in cooperation with the Thai Embassy in Sweden once again is holding the Investment Seminar in Stockholm Sweden. The Seminar will be held on 21 …
BOI Organizes Thailand Investment Seminar in Stockholm Read More106 golfers representing countries like Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Thailand, and Japan participated in the yearly ‘Ambassador’s Cup’ at the Lam Luk Ka Golf & Country Club. It was a …
Swedes Runners-Up at The Ambassador’s Cup 2010 Read MoreThe Royal Thai Air Force is now a full member of the Gripen User Group, joining Sweden, Hungary, the Czech Republic and South Africa. The Gripen User Group is a forum …
New Member of Gripen User Group Read MoreThe Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Bangkok is an English-language university which carries out high level education and research. The university also promotes peaceful development in the Asia-Pacific region. …
Sweden’s Least Known University is in Thailand Read MoreSaab AB is stepping up a campaign to sell its Gripen warplane in Malaysia and Thailand as Switzerland’s decision to delay a $1 billion fighter purchase threatens to curtail production of …
Saab Courts Malaysia and Thailand Read MoreThe first Thai-Finnish Wellness Centre has been opened in Bangkok, Thailand. – The newly opened centre is fully equipped with the latest Finnish wellness technology. Finnish companies involved in the …
Thai-Finnish Wellness Centre Opens in Bangkok Read MoreThe Asian Tour added another event to its 2010 schedule on Wednesday, with the Black Mountain Masters returning as its season finale. Edfors will compete at the Black Mountain Golf …
Edfors to Defend Thai Title Read MoreThe Dane Karsten Andersen from Termalou has since 2007 worked together with controversial Danish inventer Poul Jakobsen to dig blue drain pipes into the Thai beaches to re-establish them after …
Drain Pipe Failure in Thailand to be Re-Invented in Denmark Read MoreThailand’s House of Representatives approved a Fiscal Year 2011 defence budget of THB170 billion (USD5.4 billion) on 26 August, an expenditure that includes funds allocated to a second batch of …
Thai Budget Makes Provision for Second Gripen Batch Read MoreLed by a hard working Swedish entrepreneur, Bert Fagrell who lives in Sri Racha, eight members of the Swedish Freedom Party went from Chonburi to their embassy in Bangkok, to …
Swedes Cast Their Votes for Freedom in Thailand Read MoreThe out-going Ambassador of Sweden, Mr Rolf Bergman recently cast his vote at the Embassy in Hanoi to fulfil his right to vote in the General Elections in Sweden. He …
Fundamental Right of all Swedish Citizens Read MoreRescue workers from the Phuket Ruamjai Kupai Foundation yesterday removed a large snake from the home of an elderly Norwegian tourist. Chalong Police received a report at 11:30am that a …
Snake Removed From Norwegian’s Bungalow Read MoreFrom breakfast to after-beach cocktails and delicate dinners. It is all served at Two Chefs, a group of restaurants conveniently located along Phuket’s west coast beach areas that so many …
Two Chefs – Restaurant Group on Phuket Run by Three Swedish Chefs Read More