Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
In celebration of 120 years of Thai-Norwegian diplomatic relations, the Royal Thai Embassy in Oslo and the Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital are organizing a Charity Walk & Run …
Thai Embassy in Oslo and Sirirat Hospital arrange charity run in Oslo Read More
Swedish fintech company Vilja has expanded its operations into Vietnam with a new development hub in Ho Chi Minh City, marking its latest move in Southeast Asia following earlier expansions …
Swedish fintech Vilja expands into Vietnam following growth in Malaysia and Thailand Read More
I keep coming back to my fascination with the vast variety of restaurants in and around Bangkok. Lately, I’ve been on the lookout for a great Chinese restaurant, not fine …
Another Culinary Adventure in Bangkok Read More
Greta Filén Hammarström, a 28-year-old Swedish woman, has chosen to live as a housewife in China. She and her family relocated to Nantong after her husband received a job offer, …
Swedish woman embraces lifestyle as a housewife in China Read More
Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk joined forces with Thai authorities in a public-private initiative to promote healthier urban living. As part of World Obesity Day 2025, the company participated in …
Danish Novo Nordisk joins Bangkok’s efforts to combat obesity Read More
Bangkok has been ranked the tenth-best city in the world for rooftop views, according to a recent study by Heepsy. The study assessed cities based on skyscraper density, social media …
Bangkok ranks tenth globally for rooftop views Read More
Kristín Guðmundsdóttir has published her latest book, Leitin að orðum / Search for Words, designed for people of foreign origin in Iceland who have a basic knowledge of Icelandic or …
New Book Released for foreigners in Iceland Read More
March and April are not among my favorite months in Thailand. You barely step out of the shower before you’re already feeling sweaty and sticky again. Trying to get your …
Agneta’s world – March / April Read More
Iceland is the best country to move to in 2025, followed by Switzerland, Luxembourg, Norway, and UAE. This ranking is according to the US-based financial services firm Remitly. Other countries …
Iceland, Norway, Denmark among best countries to move to Read More
A woman arrested at Oslo’s Gardermoen Airport for smuggling 41.7 kilograms of cannabis was not intending to smuggle the drugs into Norway but was instead on her way to Ireland, …
Irish media reveals Oslo drug smuggling suspect was en route to Ireland Read More
Krabi Spesialisten Co., Ltd., a Norwegian-owned tourism operator in Thailand, has been officially recognized as a Travelife Partner for its commitment to sustainable tourism. Travelife is an internationally recognized certification …
Krabi Spesialisten achieves Travelife Partner status for sustainable tourism Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for March 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 March 2025 Read More
The Danish Church in Thailand has announced its upcoming 2025 General Assembly, scheduled for Monday 31 March 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at its location on Soi Ruamrudee …
Danish Church in Thailand invites members to 2025 Annual General Assembly Read More
Danish heavy metal band Artillery will bring their high-energy performance to Bangkok on Sunday 20 April 2025, marking a rare visit by a Danish metal act to Thailand. The concert …
Danish heavy metal band Artillery to perform in Bangkok Read More
The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) has announced an upcoming networking event in Hua Hin, set to take place on Saturday 22 March 2025. The event aims to bring together …
Finnish Business Networking Event in Hua Hin Read More
Dr. Sunya Viravaidya, a pioneering figure in Thailand’s medical community and a beloved member of the Pattaya community, passed away on March 8, 2025, at the age of 79. Dr. …
Former Swedish Consul in Pattaya passed away Read More
Nordics in Thailand are invited to celebrate the start of summer time with an evening of Nordic vibes and Thai hospitality at the Finnish-owned Paradise Beach Bar on Sukhumvit Soi …
Nordic summer time celebration at Paradise Beach Bar Read More
Bangkok’s cafe scene continues to evolve, embracing global influences that shape both ambiance and menu offerings. Recently, a new fascination with Danish aesthetics has emerged, with two cafes—Mansion in Copenh …
Danish design is trendy in Bangkok Read More
A 46-year-old Swedish tourist was found deceased in his room at Mr. Chan Guesthouse in Pai, Mae Hong Son province, on March 7, 2025. The individual was on a 60-day …
Swedish man found dead in Pai Read More
A new Danish welfare law that took effect on 1 January 2025 requires as of 1 July 2025 individuals who do not meet strict residency or employment criteria to take …
Immigrants to Denmark must work for social benefits – but Danes returning from abroad are hurt Read More
Swedish Ambassador to Thailand, Anna Hammargen, on Wednesday 6 March 2024 met with the Commission on Children, Youth, Women, the Elderly, Persons with Disabilities, Ethnic Groups, and LGBTQ+ Individuals of …
Swedish ambassador meets Thai commission to promote gender equality Read More
Former Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde states that Europe cannot fully count on the United States for military backing and must take greater responsibility for its own security. Her concern …
Former Swedish Foreign Minister says Europe can not rely in USA Read More
NIST International School proudly unveils its groundbreaking Pavilion Building, a transformative addition to its educational landscape. This state-of-the-art facility, opened on 27 February 2025, is designed to foster innovation, collaboration, …
NIST International School Launches Landmark Pavilion Building, Redefining Educational Excellence in Bangkok Read More
A Dane and an Icelander were among 52 gamblers arrested when Thai police raided an illegal poker gambling den in Bangkok’s Bang Kapi district on Tuesday night. The operation, carried …
Dane and Icelander among 52 arrested in Bangkok gambling raid Read More
Pioneering a new standard of inclusive education in Bangkok, The Dove Centre offers personalized learning experiences tailored for special needs children ELC International Schools is pleased to announce the opening …
ELC International Schools launches The Dove Centre @The City School Read More
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) has announced its Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025, set to take place on Thursday 20 March 2025, at Chatrium Grand Bangkok. The event, which runs …
SweCham invites members to Annual General Meeting 2025 Read More
Fastelavn is a very Danish thing. Danes are by nature very childish and fastelavn is a great childish event where parents dress up their children and themselves as pirates, fairies, …
Fastelavn in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) successfully hosted the “Brand Norway in Thailand – Norwegian Sustainability Business Ethics” roundtable on 27 February 2025 at the Amari Bangkok Hotel, bringing together …
Brand Norway roundtable highlights sustainability collaboration between Norway and Thailand Read More
El Salvador is pioneering a new era in luxury travel, where ancient Mayan wisdom intersects with the efficiency of digital currency innovation, embracing everything from Bitcoin to community-driven tokens like …
Sacred Mayan Sites to Crypto Suites: El Salvador’s Premium Travel Renaissance Read More
Thai massage is no longer eligible for reimbursement under Sweden’s tax-deductible wellness benefit (friskvårdsbidrag), following a decision by Epassi, one of the country’s major wellness allowance providers. The move means …
Thai massage removed from Swedish wellness benefits system Read More
Elizabeth Romhild is a woman of many talents and a heart full of warmth. Half Danish and half Armenian, she married to her Danish husband Peter, a proud mother of …
Elizabeth Romhild: The Vibrant Artist and her Colorful Journey Read More
On the night of February 28, 2025, at approximately 10:36 PM, a 22-year-old Danish national named Daniel was found with multiple stab wounds on Chalerm Phrakiet Road in Nongprue, Bang …
Danish man stabbed in Pattaya Read More
Reigning Miss Universe, Victoria Kjær Theilvig, is the main attr5action in an exclusive Meet & Greet with Miss Universe event, scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2025, at MGI Hall, Bravo …
Danish Miss Universe in upcoming Meet & Greet event in Bangkok Read More
A tragic incident occurred in Pattaya, Thailand, where a 26-year-old Thai woman, Sureethip, was found dead in her condominium. The woman was discovered by her Swedish boyfriend, who was seen …
Swedish man finds Thai girfriend after suicide Read More
Denmark will be the President of the United Nations Security Council for one month starting from 1. March 2025. This presidency comes as part of Denmark’s two-year term as a …
Denmark becomees President of UN Security Council for one month Read More
Thailand’s tourism industry is facing a crucial challenge due to new European Union (EU) sustainability regulations set to take effect in 2026. According to Nation Thailand, the EU’s Corporate Sustainability …
Thai hotels face EU sustainability challenge to remain on OTA’s Read More
Sweden has introduced significant reforms to its EU Blue Card system, aiming to attract highly skilled professionals from outside the EU. The EU Blue Card is a work and residence …
Sweden wants to attract highly skilled people from non-EU countries Read More
Bavarian Nordic, a Danish biotechnology company specializing in vaccine development, was on 28 February 2025 granted marketing authorization in the EU for their chikungunya vaccine, VIMKUNYA®. Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne …
Bavarian Nordic secures EU approval for first chikungunya vaccine Read More
Thailand is experiencing a surge in popularity among Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian travelers, with bookings through leading tour operator TUI rising by 20% this winter compared to last year. Looking …
Thailand’s popularity soars: TV series fuels tourism surge among Nordic travelers Read More A recent investigation by Swedish Radio has uncovered that several Thai massage parlours associated with sexual services are listed on Epassi, a digital platform widely used in Sweden for wellness …
Thai massage parlours in Sweden accept wellness allowance to be used for sexual services Read More
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand has commemorated the historical ties between Thailand and Norway with an anointing ceremony for a statue of Norwegian explorer and naturalist Carl Bock. …
Thailand honors Norwegian explorer Carl Bock with statue anointing Read More
Thai-Norwegian actress Yaya-Urassaya Sperbund stars in a new original whodunit series “Dalah: Death and the Flowers”. Urassaya is playing the role of “Dalah,” a stylish florist who inadvertently gets involved …
Thai-Norwegian actress Yaya-Urassaya Sperbund stars in new series “Dalah: Death and the Flowers” on Netflix Read More
Lars Lund Rasmussen, who served as Denmark’s Consul General in Chongqing, China, from February 2017 to August 2019, has taken on a new role as General Manager of Famobra GmbH’s …
Former Danish Consul General in Chongqing in new job in Asia Read More
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt welcomed Finland’s Ambassador to Thailand, Kristiina Kuvaja-Xanthopoulos, on Monday 24 February 2025 to discuss cooperation on waste-to-energy, water purification, digital technology, and education. The meeting at …
Bangkok Governor meets Finnish Ambassador to discuss sustainability and education Read More
The Senate Committee on Education, Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation, led by Chairman Mr. Kamol Rodklai, was on 24 February 2025 invited by H.E. Mrs. Eva Kristiina Kuvaja-Xanthopoulos, Ambassador …
Senate Committee on Education had dinner with Finnish Ambassador Read More
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, often referred to as the “doomsday” vault, has recently received over 14,000 new seed samples, including rice seeds from Thailand. This facility, located deep within …
Thai rice now deposited in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault Read More
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) will tomorrow 27 February 2025 close off a short section of Highway 4287 in Songkhla province in order to test the ability of …
Thai Airforce tests landing of Gripen fighter jests on a regular highway Read More
A Swedish tourist who had been missing since Friday 21 February was on 25 February 2025 found dead in a forest near his resort in Pai, Mae Hong Son province. …
Swedish tourist found dead in Pai forest, suspected fall off cliff Read More
On Tuesday, February 25, it was time once again for SWEA Bangkok to hold its annual meeting. This time, the meeting took place at the embassy, rather than at the …
SWEA Bangkok’s annual meeting with Ambassador Hammargren Read More
Swedish fashion retailer H&M has partnered with the creative agency We Are Social to enhance its content creator strategy and engagement across Asia. The collaboration, announced on Monday 25 February …
H&M strengthens content creator strategy in Asia with new partnership Read More