Thailand -The new Costa del Sol
Why spend your retirement living as a henchman in Europe when you can go to Thailand living a life suitable for a king asks Jens Brochner Nielsen. During the last …
Thailand -The new Costa del Sol Read MoreNorwegian University designs houses for the Karen-people
Humanitarian design organization TYIN Tegnestue from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology conceived the project in response to a need for more dormitories for Karen refugee children in the …
Norwegian University designs houses for the Karen-people Read MorePattaya launches ambitious tourist campaign
Pattaya City Council and tourism-related business in the city are now making all out efforts to woo tourists back to the resort-city in time for this year’s high season, following …
Pattaya launches ambitious tourist campaign Read MoreMystery surrounds Julie’s death
What was intended a holiday in paradise after a semester in Australia turned fatal for twenty-two year old Drammen-native Julie Michelle Bergheim. Along with fellow tourist Jill St. Onge …
Mystery surrounds Julie’s death Read MoreFinland, Sweden and Norway offer asylum for Burmese refugees
UNHCR spokesperson William Spindler has said that resettlement in a third country had become the only viable option for Burmese refugees in Thailand’s camps, given problems settling permanently in Thailand …
Finland, Sweden and Norway offer asylum for Burmese refugees Read MoreWarning: Suvarnabhumi-Scam with terrible consequences
An increasing number of tourists has been subjected to a very severe scam in Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok, where they are accused for theft and held back until a considerable …
Warning: Suvarnabhumi-Scam with terrible consequences Read MoreDane Arrested on Fraud Charges Deported to Denmark
According to the Danish police 43-year old Keld Wulff is arrested in Thailand on suspicion of cheque fraud for more than five million Danish Kroner. Keld Wulff has been waiting …
Dane Arrested on Fraud Charges Deported to Denmark Read MoreSEK executes Thai Baht bonds
SEK (Short for Krone, the Swedish currency) has executed two bonds totalling 4 billion Thai baht, and thereby enabling Swedish companies with production facilities in Thailand access to an important …
SEK executes Thai Baht bonds Read MoreNorwegian Burma-exiles reveilles the militaries secret tunnels
According to the Oslo-based Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), which agitates against Burma’s military government, between 600 and 800 underground facilities and tunnels are in various stages of construction, although …
Norwegian Burma-exiles reveilles the militaries secret tunnels Read MoreNorway seeks managers to run £200 billion Oil fund
The €230 billion (£195 billion) Norwegian Government Pension Fund – Global, also known as the Norwegian Oil Fund, has opened a new tender for external managers to run a range …
Norway seeks managers to run £200 billion Oil fund Read MoreSolheim will fight tax havens to help developing countries
Illicit financial flows hamper development in poor countries. A government-appointed commission proposes a number of measures to reduce the adverse effects of tax havens. The Commission on Capital Flight from …
Solheim will fight tax havens to help developing countries Read MoreBill Gates: Norway has become our development-fund’s best partner
Bill and Melinda Gates visited Norway in the beginning of June. They held an open meeting at the Opera House along with Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg to discuss cooperation between …
Bill Gates: Norway has become our development-fund’s best partner Read MoreSIDA releases new platform for conflict and humanitarian work
Sida and The Program on Humanitaran Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University (HPCR) has presented new platform for the Advanced Training Program on Humanitarian Action (ATHA).According to Sida’s homepage, …
SIDA releases new platform for conflict and humanitarian work Read MoreYet another IKEA planned in the Bangkok area… and more to come
A month after announcing a 10-billion-baht megamall project in the Bang Na-Trat area, Siam Future Development Plc is already seeking a site for another major mall, which will feature the …
Yet another IKEA planned in the Bangkok area… and more to come Read MoreAks Ammundsen Has Passed Away
Aks Ammundsen passed away very peacefully on June 21th 2009. Aks came to Thailand in 1979 when she married her former teenage boy friend Dr.Einar Ammundsen. Both he and Aks …
Aks Ammundsen Has Passed Away Read MoreNGO: Denmark stopped funding due to Financial downturn
The economic slowdown has badly hurt not just businesses but also non-governmental organisations, as donations dry up. “The situation is grave. In sending out 20 letters to companies, asking for …
NGO: Denmark stopped funding due to Financial downturn Read MoreCambodia / Denmark / Finland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
WEForum: Worst of economic crisis over, but Asia still facing risks
There is a growing consensus that the worst is over for Asia and the rest of the world, but many risks remain, said leaders at the 18th World Economic Forum …
WEForum: Worst of economic crisis over, but Asia still facing risks Read MoreNokia eyes Asia’s untapped markets
Nokia, the world’s biggest phone maker has stated, that thau intends to stay ahead of its rivals in Asia with a new range of handsets aimed at the region’s increasingly …
Nokia eyes Asia’s untapped markets Read MoreDCA publishes book on Tsunami
The 2004 Tsunami left both coastal areas and people in ruins, now a book on the people is being published. Danish Church Aid (DCA) is behind the book, which is full of …
DCA publishes book on Tsunami Read MoreNaked Norwegian arrested in Pattaya
On the 15 May, Pol.Lt.Col. Sawai Ong-art, Pattaya Police Investigator [Dong Tan Branch] was notified that a foreigner had taken off his clothes, was standing on the second-floor balcony of …
Naked Norwegian arrested in Pattaya Read MoreSwede in Thai prison tells his story to Australian newspaper
The Australian online magazine eurekastreet.au has met Behnam Moafi in prison. The Iranian-Swede born is currently serving a 22-year sentence in a Thai prison for extortion, blackmail and armed robbery …
Swede in Thai prison tells his story to Australian newspaper Read MoreDanish Burma-filmmaker rewarded
Danish documentary film maker Tom Heinemann is awarded the price of 13.500 € for his many critical journalism on developing countries. The Jury’s justification for the choice of Tom Heinemann …
Danish Burma-filmmaker rewarded Read MoreTsunami work gave Danish police asthma
According to the Danish newspaper Politiken the Danish authorities are now to check those involved in corpse identification after the 2004 Thai tsunami Denmark is to check 166 police officers …
Tsunami work gave Danish police asthma Read MoreLennart Avnby Passed Away
Lennart Avnby, Managing Director of Herkules Crane Co., Ltd., passed away on Tuesday 09 June 2009 after suffering from a heart attack. The 56 year old well known Danish crane …
Lennart Avnby Passed Away Read MoreThailand plans to re-energise tourism
A fresh pledge from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will ensure that all the stops are pulled out in order to entice visitors back to the country. This includes …
Thailand plans to re-energise tourism Read MoreNorwegian delegation discuss cooperation with ASEAN
A delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway visited the ASEAN Secretariat on 4 June 2009. Led by the Director General covering Asia and Oceania, Mrs. Aud Marit …
Norwegian delegation discuss cooperation with ASEAN Read MoreCambodia / Denmark / Finland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
Red Cross Reports Record Outlay
A lethal cocktail of war, natural disasters and economic volatility led the international Red Cross to paint a picture of rising global instability Wednesday as it announced record annual expenditure. …
Red Cross Reports Record Outlay Read MoreThai temple in Copenhagen a popular turistspot
“The community supplies us with material nourishment” explained Samsok, one of the five monks of the temle, ‘and in return we offer them spiritual sustenance.’ And that community is a …
Thai temple in Copenhagen a popular turistspot Read MorePhi Phi deaths: Lung tissue dissapered
A pathologist hired to investigate the mysterious death of the Norwegian and American women in Phi Phi Island now states that the lung tissue from the women has gorne missing. …
Phi Phi deaths: Lung tissue dissapered Read MoreKimball Assembles Electronic Pumps for Grundfos
Kimball Electronics Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Kimball International, Inc., has signed a long-term partnership agreement to manufacture electrical devices for Grundfos. The long-term agreement was awarded for assemblies that …
Kimball Assembles Electronic Pumps for Grundfos Read MoreCambodia / Denmark / Finland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
ASEAN and EU suspend free trade talks
ASEAN and the European Union (EU) have temporarily halted negotiations for a planned free trade agreement after two years of talks, Indonesian Trade Minister Mari Pangestu said Monday. The decision …
ASEAN and EU suspend free trade talks Read MoreFinnish ministers: NGOs must help Thai victims of domestic violence
Minister of European and Migration Affairs Astrid Thors (Swedish People’s Party) and Minister of the Interior Anne Holmlund (Nat. Coalition Party) are concerned with reports that Thai women married to …
Finnish ministers: NGOs must help Thai victims of domestic violence Read MoreCarl Bildt: Aung San Suu Kyi must be released
The foreign ministers of 45 Asian and European countries met in Hanoi Monday for talks on the global economy but found themselves wrapped up with the issues of Burma. The …
Carl Bildt: Aung San Suu Kyi must be released Read MoreFriday last Chance for Greenlandic Voting on the Danish Embassies
Friday the 30th of May is the last chance for Southeast Asian based Greenlanders to vote for the upcoming election for the local parliament (Landsting) in Nuuk. Every Danish embassy …
Friday last Chance for Greenlandic Voting on the Danish Embassies Read MoreConstitution and EU-parliament election on the Danish Embassies until June the 4th
On June 7, 2009, Denmark elects its members to the European Parliament and a referendum on changes to the constitution regarding succession to the throne. Danes abroad can participate in …
Constitution and EU-parliament election on the Danish Embassies until June the 4th Read MoreVolvo sales drops by 50 percent in Thailand
According to the Thai newspaper Poochadkjan the Swedish carmaker Volvo’s sales figures from 2009 has dropped 48 percent in Thailand, compared with the first five months of 2008. That is …
Volvo sales drops by 50 percent in Thailand Read MoreSAS in Thailand Launches Special Premium Class Fares to Scandinavia
Scandinavian Airlines in Thailand launches discount for a roundtrip to 36 northern European cities – mainly the Scandinavian. The 36 destinations include major urban gateways in North Europe, including Oslo, …
SAS in Thailand Launches Special Premium Class Fares to Scandinavia Read MoreCambodia / Denmark / Finland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
Burma main subject at Europe-Asia meeting
European and Asian foreign ministers meet in Vietnam from Monday with the global financial crisis top of the agenda–but with differences over Burma threatening to steal the headlines. The two-day …
Burma main subject at Europe-Asia meeting Read MoreIkano plans Asia’s largest shopping centre in Bangkok
Thailand’s Siam Future Development Pcl. and Ikano Pte. Ltd. of Sweden on Monday signed an agreement to invest together in building a shopping centre on the eastern outskirts of Bangkok …
Ikano plans Asia’s largest shopping centre in Bangkok Read MoreRoyal Thai decoration presented to Danish admiral returns home
Longtime Bangkok resident Anders Normann celebrated his recent birthday with a special announcement to his friends. He is now the official “caretaker” of the beautiful and historic Thai-Danish icon, the …
Royal Thai decoration presented to Danish admiral returns home Read MoreStjørdal – Bangkok’s new friendship-city
Even though the low populated Norwegian city of Stjørdal, close to the Arctic Circle and the tropical metropolis of Bangkok doesn’t seem to have much in common, but recently the …
Stjørdal – Bangkok’s new friendship-city Read MoreSwedish men arrested for paedophilia in Pattaya
On the 12th May 2009 Pattaya police arrested three men (two Swedish and one British), all in their 60s, on charges of sexually abusing minors. The Police Colonel Suwitpol Imjairat, …
Swedish men arrested for paedophilia in Pattaya Read MoreDanish-Thai Chamber Looking for New Executive Director
Ms. Anne Gitte Rugaard, current Executive Director of Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce, will move back to Denmark in July due to a change in her husbands business plans. The Danish-Thai …
Danish-Thai Chamber Looking for New Executive Director Read MoreNorway elected to UN Human Rights Council
Norway has been elected as a member of the UN Human Rights Council together with the US. “I am pleased that Norway has now been elected as a member of …
Norway elected to UN Human Rights Council Read MoreThai Airways contracts Carl Lamm for IP telephony
Thai Airways in Sweden has entered into a four-year IP telephony contract with Swedish IT company Carl Lamm under the agreement the IT company will provide Thai Airways with hardware, …
Thai Airways contracts Carl Lamm for IP telephony Read MoreViolence and Residence permit drive Thai women underground in Finland
As many as half of women who have moved from Thailand to Finland are believed to be living “underground”, beyond the reach of social safety nets, according to a fresh …
Violence and Residence permit drive Thai women underground in Finland Read MoreChurch of Sweden to Terminate Permanent Place in Bangkok
Church of Sweden on Thursday 14 May hosted an evening for the Nordic community in Thailand to explain its decision to terminate renting its current villa on Sukhumvit Soi 33 …
Church of Sweden to Terminate Permanent Place in Bangkok Read MoreMoodyson makes movie on Philippines maids and Thai prostitutes
New Swedish movie discuss globalisation, and its winner and losers. It is directed by Lukas Moodysson, who is behind international successes like ‘Fucking Åmål’, ‘Tilsammans’ and ‘Lilja 4-ever’ The movie, …
Moodyson makes movie on Philippines maids and Thai prostitutes Read MoreDane sings at Hua Hin Jazzfestival
The former winner of the Danish singingcontest ‘Stjerne i aften’ (star for one night) and participant in the eurovision songcontest, Malene Mortensen is coming to Thailand to perform at the Hua Hin Jazzfestival …
Dane sings at Hua Hin Jazzfestival Read MoreNew theories and questions on women’s death in Phi Phi
Recent theories are emerging in the mysterious death the Norwegian Julie Michelle Bergheim and American women Jill St. Orge who were vacationing in Thailand. Now the boyfriend of Jill St. …
New theories and questions on women’s death in Phi Phi Read More