Lovisa Möller Installation
Around forty Swedes joined the special service in Christ Church to welcome Lovisa Möller, their new priest at the Church of Sweden in Bangkok on Sunday 5 April, 2009. Among …
Lovisa Möller Installation Read MoreTFCC Ambassador’s Cup Golf rescheduled to May 16th
The new date for the annual TFCC Ambassador’s Cup Golf will be Saturday May 16 2009.The Chamber adds moree reasons to join: Special door gifts for all players (Polo shirt, …
TFCC Ambassador’s Cup Golf rescheduled to May 16th Read MoreFilm on Danish/Thai Marriage Recognized in USA
The award-wining Danish documentary Love On Delivery (Fra Thy Til Thailand) is praised by the Independent Weekly – a tabloid-format alternative newspaper published in Durham, North Carolina. The documentary Love On …
Film on Danish/Thai Marriage Recognized in USA Read MoreThai teak to Danish classics
When speaking of Danish furniture design, it is hard to avoid chairs, sideboards and tables made in teak tree. The golden-brown type of wood has in many ways has become …
Thai teak to Danish classics Read MoreProsperous Danish Network in Hua Hin
”The Danish club has around 300 members, when it comes to background, opinions and reason to settle in Thailand we are very diverse, but we do have at least one …
Prosperous Danish Network in Hua Hin Read MoreA successful corner of their own
Some might think that the rural area in the north-eastern corner of Thailand is an odd place to locate your new production-site, but not if you ask Styromatic, which produces …
A successful corner of their own Read MoreA little piece of Italy in Hua Hin
The royal city of Hua Hin is known for its spacious white beaches, the excellent climate and a relaxed atmosphere, which have made both the king of Thailand and an …
A little piece of Italy in Hua Hin Read MoreSandy is racing his way to the top
Sandy Stuvik has only just become a teenager, but that minor fact does not stop him from having about nine years of racing-experience on his resume. “My secret is to …
Sandy is racing his way to the top Read MoreNew Thai Ambassador in Stockholm
Current Ambassador to Stockholm, Apichart Chinwanno, becomes deputy permanent secretary at MFA, one of several such DPS. He is to be replaced in Stockholm by Tanarat Tanaputti, the current Ambassador …
New Thai Ambassador in Stockholm Read MoreRolf builds ’The new Pattaya’
‘Good girls go to heaven – Bad girls go to Pattaya’. T-shits with this and similar catchphrases fill up the unstable shelves of the small open-air clothing stalls along the …
Rolf builds ’The new Pattaya’ Read MoreScandinavian Airlines Plants Trees in Samut Prakan
Twenty-seven ladies from various Nordic women’s networks in Bangkok on 19 March planted 70 trees in a government-owned semi-jungle setting in Samut Prakan. The initiative was organized by Scandinavian Airlines …
Scandinavian Airlines Plants Trees in Samut Prakan Read MoreVolvo Assembly Factory in Thailand Closed Down
The Volvo Assembly factory in Samut-Prakarn outside Bangkok is possibly about to close due to bad sales figures. Volvo Car Thailand, who is responsible for the national marketing and sale …
Volvo Assembly Factory in Thailand Closed Down Read MoreVietnamese and Thais are Best at Getting Jobs in Denmark
According to a new survey from the official Danish bureau of statistics (DST) the Vietnamese and the Thais immigrants in Denmark is the best to find work of the entire …
Vietnamese and Thais are Best at Getting Jobs in Denmark Read MoreBelgian New President for TSCC
At the annual general meeting of the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commence, Belgium-born Roby Jansens of Atlas Copco Ltd. was unanimously elected as the new president for the board of governors.“With …
Belgian New President for TSCC Read MoreBangkok-Based Norwegian Appointed Board Director in Northland Resources
Frode Teigen, who lives in Thailand and previously served as director of Naka Racha Ltd in Bangkok has been appointed Board director in the Swedish-based exploration and mining company, a …
Bangkok-Based Norwegian Appointed Board Director in Northland Resources Read MoreThailand Remains a Swedish Favourite Destination
Despite financial crises Swedish tourist remain loyal to their long time favourite destination for their Holiday. Thailand is still among the Swedes most preferred countries. Along with respectively Grand Canaria …
Thailand Remains a Swedish Favourite Destination Read MoreAre Danish Expatriates More Religious?
The Scandinavian churches in Southeast Asia are often a social centre and many Danes grow a keen interest in Buddhism, yoga or tribal religions when they go to the region. …
Are Danish Expatriates More Religious? Read MoreFast Growing Swedish Association in Hua Hin
Less than half a year ago the Swedish Association in Hua Hin was founded at a meeting in November at “Sweden Retaurang” with 52 participants. Today, the Association has over …
Fast Growing Swedish Association in Hua Hin Read MoreLasse’s Unpretentious Gallery in Chiang Mai
From the outside the old wooden building looks like most of its neighbouring houses by the riverside in the centre of Chiang Mai. But don’t be deceived, the old cliché …
Lasse’s Unpretentious Gallery in Chiang Mai Read MoreNew Board in Danish Women’s Network in Thailand
Unsteady turnouts and a successful fashion show for the Danish Crown Princess. The past year’s ups and downs got evaluated and a new board was carried unanimously on the annual general …
New Board in Danish Women’s Network in Thailand Read MoreDanish Poker Winner Injured in Thailand
The Danish top winner of the World Series Of Poker 2008, Jesper “Kipster” Hougaard, has been injured in a traffic accident in Thailand. According to the sports website www.bold.dk/poker, the Dane …
Danish Poker Winner Injured in Thailand Read MoreA Whole New Board at the DTCC
It was a lovely evening with perfect weather and a nice, cool breeze when 59 people gathered at the Danish Embassy on Thursday 12th of March for the Danish-Thai Chamber …
A Whole New Board at the DTCC Read MoreNorway Plans 6,000 Houses in Nargis-Hit Burma
Norway has planned to build 6,000 houses for cyclone victims in the Laputta township in Burma, according to the local Weekly Eleven News. The organization will build 300 houses as well …
Norway Plans 6,000 Houses in Nargis-Hit Burma Read MoreThailand The Ideal Location
“Some 150 years ago the right location was in England, where the industrial production was invented. Afterwards the US became the leading catalyst for the industrialized progress. 40 years ago …
Thailand The Ideal Location Read MoreSwedish Reality Show on Post-Tsunami Diplomacy: Spoiled and Hasn’t Leaned Anything
According to a new docu-soap from Sweden, diplomats have not leaned anything from their criticized handling of the many dead Swedes in Phuket during the Tsunami-catastrophe. Besides they are spoiled …
Swedish Reality Show on Post-Tsunami Diplomacy: Spoiled and Hasn’t Leaned Anything Read MoreDanish Newspaper: No Scandinavian in the Wrecked Boat in Phuket
Seven people, including six foreign tourists is missing after a diving-boat sank outside Patong Beach in Phuket. According to the Danish newspaper Ekstra Bladet are the missing persona are Swiss, Austrian, …
Danish Newspaper: No Scandinavian in the Wrecked Boat in Phuket Read MoreFinnair Accused of Bribery for Cheap Thailand-tickets
The National Bureau of Investigation has launched a preliminary investigation into suspicions of bribery involving National Conciliator Juhani Salonius and Veikko Sievänen, executive of the Finnish airline, in connection with …
Finnair Accused of Bribery for Cheap Thailand-tickets Read MoreThousands of Thai Berry-Pickers Invited to Finland
Finnish Berry farms and suppliers invite thousands of seasonal workers from Thailand to Finland to pick wild berries next summer. According to First Secretary Vesa Häkkinen from the Unit for …
Thousands of Thai Berry-Pickers Invited to Finland Read MoreNo Nordic Group-sponsorship can lead to Kragerø Handball-bankruptcy
The Norwegian handball team from Kragerø has massive financial problems because of the loss of former sponsor Nordic Group of Thailand. None of the players have received salary for three …
No Nordic Group-sponsorship can lead to Kragerø Handball-bankruptcy Read MoreBangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Manila Among the Wold’s Most Risky Outsourcing Cities
According to the Danish website Version2, the capitals of Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines all make it to the top ten of the world most risky outsourcing cities, with positions …
Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Manila Among the Wold’s Most Risky Outsourcing Cities Read MoreDanish Professor Warns About Fake Medicine From Thailand, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia
Despite efforts from the authorities in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia the production and distribution of fake malaria medicine still a widespread problem in the region, according to Ib Christian …
Danish Professor Warns About Fake Medicine From Thailand, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia Read MoreBurmese Anna Lindh-Prize Recipient Barred from ASEAN Summit
Human right activist Khin Ohnmar of Burma, who last year was awarded the Anna Lindh Human Right Prize were – along with Cambodian fellow-activist Pen Somory – denied access to …
Burmese Anna Lindh-Prize Recipient Barred from ASEAN Summit Read MoreThai Prostitutes Arrested in Elsinore
Three women from Thailand face expulsion from Denmark after being arrested for prostitution without workers permit. The women – who were in Denmark on a Swedish tourist visa and no …
Thai Prostitutes Arrested in Elsinore Read MoreScandinavian Burma-Dialog Praised by ASEAN
The controversial visit to Burma by the ministers of development from Denmark and Norway, Ulla Tørnæs and Erik Solheim, is supported by the secretary general of ASEAN Dr. Surin Pitsuwan.“Their …
Scandinavian Burma-Dialog Praised by ASEAN Read MoreNorwegian Children Against Trafficking in Thailand and Cambodia
Christian children from Adventkirken in Nedre Eiker, Øvre Eiker and Drammen municipalities have donated about 150.000 kroner to NGOs, who fight against human trafficking in Cambodia and the Northern part …
Norwegian Children Against Trafficking in Thailand and Cambodia Read MoreCoal undermine ASEAN climate hopes
The climate summit in Copenhagen in December has raised the awareness on the fulfilment of the Kyoto-protocol in Southeast Asia. As a large and fast-growing source of greenhouse gas emissions …
Coal undermine ASEAN climate hopes Read MoreNorwegian Illness in Thailand and Vietnam Sets Record
The Norwegian insurance companies state that they now pay more for cases of illness during vacation than ever before. In the last two years the payment for medical treatment in …
Norwegian Illness in Thailand and Vietnam Sets Record Read MoreNorwegian Artist’s Exhibition in Khon Kaen
Christian Wolther, a 44-year-old Norwegian who is artist in residence of Khon Kaen University’s Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, is launching a multi-genre exhibition “Reflections” at the Museum of …
Norwegian Artist’s Exhibition in Khon Kaen Read MoreThailand and Indonesia Publish Stieg Larsson Trilogy
The popular fictive Swedish crime solving team, journalist Mikael Blomkvist and computer-hacker Lisbet Salander, are about to be famous in Southeast Asia too. The three bestselling books by the late …
Thailand and Indonesia Publish Stieg Larsson Trilogy Read MoreFinnish Firm Cooperates with Thai Bank on Mobile Payment
The Finnish company Venyon, which provides Near-field communications solutions (NFC) and services, has teamed with Kasinkorn Bank in Thailand, to evaluate contactless mobile payments in that country for a potential …
Finnish Firm Cooperates with Thai Bank on Mobile Payment Read MoreDane Stages The Vagina Monologues in Bangkok
The part-Danish director Alanna Gregory organizes and directing the controversial play The Vagina Monologues in both Thai and English in the Patravadi Theatre in Bangkok from the 27 of February …
Dane Stages The Vagina Monologues in Bangkok Read More80000 Thai Travel Workers Faces Unemployment Due To Financial Crises
Because of the global economic crisis, last year’s airport closures and continued local political uncertainty have combined to reduce the numbers of tourists in Thailand. The travel industry has asked …
80000 Thai Travel Workers Faces Unemployment Due To Financial Crises Read MoreThai Telecom Firm: Clarity in Foreign Shareholding
True Corporation has asked the parliament of Thailand to clarify the ratio of foreign shareholdings in telecommunications companies – after receiving queries from investors and fund managers expressing interest in …
Thai Telecom Firm: Clarity in Foreign Shareholding Read MoreThailand Wins Swedish Grand Travel Award Again
According to the Swedish Travel industry Thailand is the best travel destination. The Swedish Travel Trade has rated the Thailand The World’s Best Tourist Country 2009. The award was presented …
Thailand Wins Swedish Grand Travel Award Again Read MoreThai Air Force Purchase Six Swedish Jets
Thailand’s Defence Ministry has approved the air force’s plan to buy six more Grippen fighters next fiscal year, completing a squadron of the Swedish-made jets. Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan said …
Thai Air Force Purchase Six Swedish Jets Read MoreThai Airways keeps the Stockholm-Bangkok route
Yesterday SAS announced that the route between Bangkok and Stockholm is going to close down due to the airline’s financial problems. But that’s does not mean that the direct flights …
Thai Airways keeps the Stockholm-Bangkok route Read MoreDenmark offers Climate Scholarships
Due to the COP15 climate conference in Copenhagen in December 2009, Denmark offers a number of full scholarships within studies of climate change. In line with the overall aim of securing …
Denmark offers Climate Scholarships Read MoreSAS Closes Stockholm-Bangkok route
Due to massive financial crises the Scandinavian airline SAS plans to shut down several long distance routes – including the direct route between Stockholm and Bangkok. On the other hand …
SAS Closes Stockholm-Bangkok route Read MoreTAC Expects 40 % of the marked
The Norwegian owned Thai mobile phone Company Total Access Communication (TAC) aims to generate more cash flow this year when the overall mobile phone market would grow at a slower …
TAC Expects 40 % of the marked Read MoreThailand, Laos and Norway is the World’s Best Destinations
The travel guide Lonely planet, which by many are regarded the ultimate bible for young travellers, has composed a top ten list of the world’s greatest travel destinations. Not surprisingly Southeast …
Thailand, Laos and Norway is the World’s Best Destinations Read More