Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A Norwegian man’s Thai wife was seriously injured after being shot by a former monk in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, on Tuesday 23 April 2025. The attacker, identified as 48-year-old Pongsakorn …
Norwegian man’s wife shot by former monk in Thailand, attacker kills himself Read More
She’s graced magazine covers, walked red carpets, and captured hearts on-screen, but on a warm April afternoon in Bangkok, Praya Lundberg—Thai-Swedish actress, model, and humanitarian—stood before the press with a …
From the spotlight to the shelter: Praya Lundberg’s mission for animals and humanity Read More
Representatives of the Migrant Workers’ Union of Thailand — led by Coordinator and Educator Oranuch Pholpinyoh, Secretary Maliwan Athanu, and Treasurer Sailom Suwanta — held on March 27, 2025 a …
Berry pickers refute Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin’s claims: Over 4,000 affected, not just 30 Read More
In response to Thailand’s growing cashless society, IKEA has announced it will stop accepting cash payments at some of its stores, effective April 21, 2025. Social media users have shared …
IKEA Announces It Will No Longer Accept Cash Starting April 21, 2025 Read More
Swedish-Thai actress Praya Lundberg, known internationally for her role in White Lotus, will unveil a new campaign with PETA tomorrow, Thursday 24 April 2025, at the Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel in …
Praya Lundberg teams up with PETA to promote pet adoption in Bangkok Read More
By St Andrews Bangkok How many times do you get to the end of a page in a book, or a work document, and realised you cannot remember a word …
INSIGHT | Metacognition Read More
So, another Easter has passed. I remember Easter when I was young and how incredibly boring and gloomy it felt, except for Easter Saturday when we received candy-filled Easter eggs …
Joint Nordic service in Bangkok brings light and laughter to Easter Sunday Read More
Thailand and Denmark reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties during the 7th Thai-Danish Political Consultation held in Bangkok on Wednesday 10 April 2025. Mrs. Sirilak Niyom, Deputy Permanent Secretary …
Thailand and Denmark hold 7th political consultation in Bangkok Read More
A coalition of Swedish business chambers across the Asia-Pacific region is hosting a webinar to examine the consequences of recent US tariffs on global supply chains, with a special focus …
Swedish chambers to assess US tariff impact on Asia supply chains Read More
Two Thai-Swedish footballers, Aricha “Siri” Sirichang and Matilda Mårtensson, participated in the Thailand women’s national team training camp held at Jaifah Academy in Lopburi, which concluded on April 2, 2025. …
Swedish female football players on Thai national team Read More
A local choir from the coastal town of Ebeltoft, Denmark, called ‘Female Singers’, has launched an ambitious global initiative to bring choirs together in a shared message of unity and …
Danish choir calls on choirs worldwide to sing for peace Read More
The Sikh tradition of langar—serving free vegetarian meals to anyone regardless of religion or background—has caught the attention of Swedish social anthropologist Dr. Annika Winell. Based at Universiti Malaya in …
Swedish researcher highlights Sikh tradition of free meals in multicultural Malaysia Read More
Denmark is moving ahead with plans to host American troops on its soil under a new 10-year defense cooperation agreement with the United States. The agreement, currently under parliamentary review, …
Denmark moves to host U.S. troops under new defense pact Read More
Finnair’s summer 2025 schedule includes expanded service on several Asian routes, including daily flights to Tokyo and increased frequencies to Osaka, Nagoya, and Shanghai. The airline has announced plans for …
Finnair’s summer expansion to Asia clouded by pilot shortage Read More
Nordic countries have changed their travel advisories regarding traveling to the United States primarily because of concerns related to LGBTQ+ rights of transgender and non-binary travelers. These advisories have been …
LGBTQ – don’t travel to the USA Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for April 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 April 2025 Read More
Wilder is a nutritional supplement that focuses on fast and effective hydration. The product is a combination of electrolytes such as sodium, potassium and magnesium with L-THEANINE to support physical …
Have you heard about the supplement called WILDER? Read More
Swedish brothers Ben-David (Bennie) and Dannie Sörum, known in Thailand’s hospitality circles for their creative ventures such as Hyde & Seek Gastro Bar and Rocket Coffeebar, have together with Michael …
Swedish entrepreneurs launch Wilder hydration brand and fitness club in Bangkok Read More
The Thai-Nordic Association has announced the date for its iconic annual Crayfish Party: Saturday 20 September 2025. As always, the event will be held in Bangkok and promises to be …
Crayfish Party 2025 set for Saturday 20 September in Bangkok Read More
The Danish and Swedish churches in Bangkok will come together for a joint Easter service on Sunday 20 April 2025, at the Danish House, offering a special celebration for Scandinavians …
Danish and Swedish Churches in Thailand celebrate Easter together Read More
Norway will host the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025 from 23 to 27 June, marking the 20th anniversary of the global platform for discussions on public policy issues related …
Norway to host Internet Governance Forum 2025 in June Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce is hosting a week-long celebration of Swedish culture and innovation in Thailand, bringing together well-known Swedish brands and the local community for a showcase of …
Swedish Week in Thailand celebrates heritage, design and innovation Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok announced on 2 April 2025 that it has suspended its appointment system and temporarily closed to visitors following the strong earthquakes that struck Bangkok on …
Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok temporarily closed after earthquake Read More
Finnish children’s book author Mauri Kunnas and his wife Tarja visited Bangkok last week in connection with the 53rd National Book Fair & Bangkok International Book Fair 2025, according to …
Finnish author Mauri Kunnas visits Bangkok book fair Read More
Two new agreements between Denmark and Southeast Asian partners were signed this week in Bangkok to enhance regional collaboration on sustainability and waste management. The first agreement was signed during …
Denmark and Thailand sign agreements on circular economy and waste management Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Thailand, Danny Annan, met on Tuesday 2 April 2025 with Thailand’s Minister of Transport, Suriya Jungrungreangkit, to explore ways to boost bilateral cooperation in the maritime …
Danish ambassador discusses investment opportunities at Laem Chabang port Read More
The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is enhancing its security presence in Asia with a new position as Regional Security Advisor, based at the Danish Embassy in Beijing. The role …
Denmark strengthens security efforts in Asia Read More
Six prominent Swedish women have been nominated for SWEA International’s prestigious award, Swedish Woman of the Year 2025. The title is given to a Swedish woman who, through her professional …
Nominees announced for Swedish Woman of the Year 2025 Read More
Sandy Kraokaew Stuvik – the Norwegian-Thai racing driver – is getting ready for another high-speed season as he returns to compete in the 2025 Thailand Super Series, the country’s top-level …
Norwegian-Thai Sandy Stuvik aims for fourth title in Thailand’s top racing series Read More
Five new boardmembers were elected for the Danish Church Thailand at the Annual General Meeting of the Church on Monday 31 March 2025 in the house of the Danish Church …
New Board of Danish Church in Thailand Read More
BoConcept Thailand opened on Thursday 27 March 2025 its new flagship showroom in Bangkok, marking the largest BoConcept store in Southeast Asia. The launch coincides with the 10th anniversary of …
BoConcept opens its largest flagship store in Bangkok’s Thonglor district Read More
How AI Companies Benefit from Data Annotation Services AI models require well-labeled data to achieve high accuracy. Without structured datasets, they struggle with precision, bias, and real-world reliability. Data annotation …
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More than twenty members of the Thai-Nordic Association gathered at Paradise Beach Bar on the evening of the earthquake that struck southern Thailand — turning what could have been a …
Thai Nordic members chose connection over cancellation after earthquake Read More
As tremors from the earthquake on Saturday rippled through Bangkok, the Danish Church in Thailand remained a place of calm and reflection, filled with guests from across Asia. According to …
While the ground shook in Bangkok, Danmission seminar brought faith and sustainability into focus Read More
Sweden is looking to deepen its engagement with Thailand on sustainable forestry, as senior officials from the Royal Forest Department hosted a diplomatic delegation from the Embassy of Sweden for …
Sweden and Thailand strengthen forest cooperation ahead of sustainability forum Read More
Pandora’s crafting facilities in Thailand experienced only minimal impact from today’s earthquake in Myanmar. All employees are reported safe, and initial assessments indicate only minor damage to buildings, Pandora informs. …
Pandora reports minimal impact from earthquake in Thailand Read More
Swedish fashion giant H&M is progressing faster than expected on its 2025 sustainability goals, according to a recent update from the company. The group has already achieved 85% usage of …
H&M ahead of schedule on 2025 sustainability targets Read More
Following the powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake in central Myanmar on Thursday 28 March 2025, the Danish, Finnish, and Swedish embassies in Bangkok have issued advisories urging their citizens in Thailand to …
Nordic embassies urge citizens in Thailand to stay alert after Myanmar earthquake Read More
Jotun, a global leader in paints and coatings, has been awarded the prestigious Norwegian Export Award 2025. This accolade recognizes Norwegian companies that have successfully created value in Norway through …
Jotun Honored with Norwegian Export Award 2025 Read More
Norwegian companies will participate in the H2 Energy Future Expo and Forum (H2EX) 2025 in Kuching, Sarawak, to highlight Norway’s position as a global leader in hydrogen technologies. According to …
Norway to showcase hydrogen expertise at H2EX 2025 in Kuching Read More
The Thai-Nordic Association (TNA) is inviting all members to attend its 106th Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be held at The Royal Bangkok Sports Club (rbsc.org) on Wednesday 23 …
Thai-Nordic Association invites members to its 106th Annual General Meeting Read More
Thai–Swedish forward Patrik Gustavsson continued his strong form for the Thai national football team by scoring the only goal in Thailand’s 1–0 victory over Sri Lanka on Tuesday 25 March …
Thai–Swedish striker scores all of Thailand’s goals in March FIFA window Read More
Three European nations have asked the Trump administration for their unspent USAID contributions to be refunded. Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands had been partnering with USAID on a project called …
Sweden, Norway ask USAID to pay back their money Read More
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today had a meeting with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to ASEAN, H.E. Kjell Tormod Pettersen, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. …
Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with the Ambassador of Norway to ASEAN Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok recently hosted a Business Breakfast gathering members of the Swedish business community in Thailand to discuss climate change and opportunities for bilateral cooperation. According …
Swedish business breakfast in Bangkok focuses on climate collaboration Read More
Finnish Customs has now wrapped up a preliminary investigation of a group suspected of importing nearly two dozen kilograms of cannabis from Thailand to Finland. The operation was uncovered in …
Finnish Thai marijuana smuggling ring busted: Moves to prosecution Read More
Nord Anglia Education, which operates premium international schools across China and Southeast Asia (see below), is now majority owned by a Swedish-led consortium. The acquisition, valued at $14.5 billion, was …
Nord Anglia Education becomes majority Swedish-owned after $14.5 billion acquisition Read More
Kemira has announced a multi-million Euro investment to expand its production capacity at its Wellgrow manufacturing site in Thailand. According to the company, the project will enhance its position as …
Kemira expands chemical production capacity in Thailand to meet growing demand in Asia Read More
A possible fake news about a promotional event offering fans a dinner with Miss Universe 2024, Victoria Kjær Theilvig, has stirred online backlash after being posted on Miss Universe Thailand’s …
Mysterious dinner offer with Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig allegedly sparks online criticism Read More
Thai fighter pilots flying Sweden’s JAS 39 Gripen delivered a decisive performance against Chinese J-11 jets during the “Falcon Strike” joint exercise, according to military analyst Dr. Brent M. Eastwood. …
Thai fighter pilots flying Swedish Gripen jets outperform Chinese jets in air combat drills Read More