Danish Importer of Thai Coffee
Danish firm, Dankaffe ApS, has been importing coffee and tea from Thailand and is the sole distributer in Denmark. The firm believes that the quality and taste of Thai coffee …
Danish Importer of Thai Coffee Read MoreFinnish Ambassador to Thailand to Travel to Burma
Lars Backstr๖m, Finland’s ambassador to Thailand, told the Finnish News Agency (STT) on September 28 that he would travel to Burma on September 30, 2007.He added his week-long itinerary included …
Finnish Ambassador to Thailand to Travel to Burma Read MoreNokia To Use Intel’s Chips in 2008
Nokia Corp. plans to use Intel Corp. chips in tablet-style devices that will communicate using a technology known as WIMAX. The companies also agreed to engage in testing to ensure …
Nokia To Use Intel’s Chips in 2008 Read MoreDane Brings Argentinean Beef to Thailand
In several restaurants and hotels in Bangkok customers are now able to enjoy a good Argentinean Black Angus Beef. This is thanks to the Dane Mads Løvig who is the …
Dane Brings Argentinean Beef to Thailand Read MoreSwedish Companies Accused over Unethical Thai Working Conditions
Swedish food companies are facing criticism for not doing enough to ensure their foreign suppliers treat their workers ethically.The Fair Trade Centre said that only three out of seven companies …
Swedish Companies Accused over Unethical Thai Working Conditions Read MoreNorway’s DnB NOR Opens Finance Office in Singapore
Norwegian banking group DnB NOR said on September 27, 2007 it has opened its first Asian corporate finance office in Singapore to tap the fast-growing market for shipping and energy financing.The team …
Norway’s DnB NOR Opens Finance Office in Singapore Read MoreDanish Partnership Facility Program Arranges Seminar in November
The purpose of the seminar is to give the partners a possibility to showcase the various environment technologies and products for a broader market. The Partnership Facility Programme is a …
Danish Partnership Facility Program Arranges Seminar in November Read More
Thailand-loving Swede Advances His Career at Le Meridien, Borneo
For his continuing hotel career the Swede Patrik Ilstam chose Thailand – a destination seeing immense growth since lately. But opting for Southeast-Asia also means – at least within the …
Thailand-loving Swede Advances His Career at Le Meridien, Borneo Read MoreNew Faces at the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pattaya
On October second two or three nursing students from the nursing school Diakonova in Oslo will commence their week stay at the church. Seven missionary students from the Missionary School …
New Faces at the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pattaya Read MoreDanish Embassy Briefing in Bangkok
Close to eighty Danish and Danish related businessmen were Tuesday evening 25 September 2007 briefed by Danish Ambassador to Thailand Michael Sternberg on a range of current issues. The Ambassador spoke …
Danish Embassy Briefing in Bangkok Read MoreIKEA Delays Investing in Thailand
Ikea, the Swedish retail group, has delayed plans to expand into Thailand due to an increasingly uncertain environment for multinational investors prompted by last year’s military coup and a series of …
IKEA Delays Investing in Thailand Read MoreSweden’s Eurovip Secures New Contracts in Thailand
Swedish card transaction and communication platforms developer Eurovip Group AB announced on Friday 21 September that it has received new contracts within the business area Telecom in Thailand and Nigeria.In …
Sweden’s Eurovip Secures New Contracts in Thailand Read MoreNorwegian Ship Captain Stabbed to Death in Thailand
The captain of a Norwegian gas transport ship, Simen Sparre Knudsen, died after he was stabed near the Kata Karon lookout on September 23, 2007.The Norwegian captain aged 47 was …
Norwegian Ship Captain Stabbed to Death in Thailand Read MoreTelenor’s Overseas Problems Confirm Negative Outlook for Debt Ratings
The debt ratings agency, Fitch Ratings has affirmed Norway-based telecommunications provider Telenor’s Long-term debt with a Negative Outlook. Fitch says that in addition to the recent deconsolidation of 56.5%-owned Ukrainian …
Telenor’s Overseas Problems Confirm Negative Outlook for Debt Ratings Read MoreCosy Nordic Networking in several languages
The Networking Evening for the Danish, Swedish and Norwegian Chambers of Commerce at Silom Village on Thursday 20 September was a cosy and successful event. The networking evening was well-attended by …
Cosy Nordic Networking in several languages Read MoreMichael Nilsson Moving to Canada in January
Michael Nilsson, Executive Director of Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce, will in January 2008 move to Canada with wife Tracy and newly born daughter. Tracy, who has been working with IKEA …
Michael Nilsson Moving to Canada in January Read More24/7 Call Centre for All Danish Embassies
The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has decided to replace the duty phone outside working hours for all Danish Embassies by a centralized 24/7 call centre in the Consular Department …
24/7 Call Centre for All Danish Embassies Read MoreFates of Swedish Passengers on One-Two-Go Airlines Flight OG269
One Swedish woman was among the 89 passengers and crew who died in a plane crash on the southern Thai island of Phuket on Sunday and one Swedish man is …
Fates of Swedish Passengers on One-Two-Go Airlines Flight OG269 Read MoreMaersk’s New Chief Executive for Southeast Asia
An international company of Danish origin, A P Moller Maersk, has appointed Jesper Praestensgaard as chief executive for Maersk in Southeast Asia where he will implement and execute the global …
Maersk’s New Chief Executive for Southeast Asia Read MoreNew Cargo Capacity from Scandinavia to Thailand
Krabi Airlines’ first route to Oslo will launch on November 3, 2007 and it will also bring new cargo business potentials to the market. While driven by tourist traffic from …
New Cargo Capacity from Scandinavia to Thailand Read MoreSwede Ex-model Arrested for Drug Possession
On the night of 16 September, Peter Wolmeryd, a 22 years old Swede was arrested on drug charges. Pol.Lt.Col Chotiwat Reungwilai and his team from Lumpini Station caught Peter with …
Swede Ex-model Arrested for Drug Possession Read MoreNew Danish Trainee at Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce
Cecilia Hansen, 25, from Copenhagen, Denmark, will be working as trainee at the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce for the next six months. She holds a bachelor degree in anthropology and …
New Danish Trainee at Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce Read MoreTwo Swedish Passengers injured in Phuket Plane Crash – updated as we know it
This news story is updated with the latest news at the top. If you are a new reader, you may wish to start from the back.17.09.07 00.2850 Foreigners among 87 …
Two Swedish Passengers injured in Phuket Plane Crash – updated as we know it Read MoreDanish Environmental Know How In Thailand
Charoenpong Punsiri – or ‘Jack’ – is one of the most active members of the Activities Committee of Thai-Danish Club.“Studying in Denmark built up my self-confidence,” Jack says when trying …
Danish Environmental Know How In Thailand Read MoreScandinavian Visitors Returned To Thailand
Visitors from Europe, especially Scandinavian countries, have already returned to Thailand after the tsunami hit in late 2004, said Pattanapong Aikwanich, former president of the Phuket Tourist Association. To promote …
Scandinavian Visitors Returned To Thailand Read MoreHiQ International Company Developed A Game-Based Training Module
HiQ International Company, a Nordic IT and management consultancy, has developed a game-based training module for Mölnlycke Health Care with Finland, Malaysia, and Thailand as three of its production facilities. …
HiQ International Company Developed A Game-Based Training Module Read MoreFinnish Minister of Interior Calls for Police Investigation into Thai Massage Parlours
Following a report published by Finland’s leading national paper Helsingin Sanomat two weeks ago, Minister of the Interior Anne Holmlund (National Coalition Party) made a statement on September 10, 2007 …
Finnish Minister of Interior Calls for Police Investigation into Thai Massage Parlours Read MoreThailand Ministry Of Public Health to Learn From Finland
According to Dr Pekka Puska, director-general of the Finnish National Public Health Institute, The Ministry of Public Health in Thailand should learn from Finland to reduce the prevalence of heart …
Thailand Ministry Of Public Health to Learn From Finland Read MoreFinnish Food-Ingredient Manufacturer Set Up An Office in Bangkok
Raisio Benecol, Finnish food-ingredient manufacturer has set up an office in Bangkok and plans to use Thailand as a base to expand throughout Southeast Asia, plus Australia and New Zealand. …
Finnish Food-Ingredient Manufacturer Set Up An Office in Bangkok Read MoreNordic Investments Seminar Well Attended
Some seventy businessmen attended by the recently held seminar for foreign investors organized by the four Nordic chambers of commerce, Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce, Thai-Finnish Chamber …
Nordic Investments Seminar Well Attended Read MoreStrong Growth for Finnair’s Asian Traffic and Load Factor on The Rise
The demand in Finnair’s Asian traffic, measured in passenger kilometers, was up 34.9% in August compare to last year. The passenger load factor rose three percentage points to 82.5%. European …
Strong Growth for Finnair’s Asian Traffic and Load Factor on The Rise Read MoreThe Swedish Director’s Drama Shoot in Thailand, Sweden And Philippine
The Swedish director, Lukas Moodysson who directed the $10 million production of upcoming drama “Mammoth”, begins shooting in November in Thailand, Sweden, Philippines, and New York.The picture is co-produced by Stockholm-based Memfis Film, …
The Swedish Director’s Drama Shoot in Thailand, Sweden And Philippine Read MoreNo Trombones, Bumblebees, Dustmen, or Drug Dealers
The company Babylon Ltd has recently completed a Danish English/ English-English set of dictionaries. The dictionary works as a search-box and provide translation as well as a short explanation of …
No Trombones, Bumblebees, Dustmen, or Drug Dealers Read MoreInterview with Malene Mortensen – A Danish jazz star live in Bangkok
Thai dedicationAlthough this is only her third trip to Thailand Malene Mortensen popularity in this part of the world is evident from the way her songs were received by her …
Interview with Malene Mortensen – A Danish jazz star live in Bangkok Read MoreNIST Students At Scandinavian Church
The Scandinavian Church in Bangkok was Tuesday morning 4 September invaded by 120 active and curious Grade 5 students from New International School of Thailand (NIST) interested in getting to …
NIST Students At Scandinavian Church Read MoreSwedish Therapies At Thai Six Senses Spa
Thai Six Senses Spa offering Swedish therapies is opening on October 01, 2007 in The Evason Hideaway at Yao Noi, Hua Hin.The Six Senses Spa offers lifestyle consultations and programmes …
Swedish Therapies At Thai Six Senses Spa Read MoreThais Promote Use Of Renewable Forests To Swedish Customers
Rush Pleansuk, Thai design director at Plato Furniture has created a range of eco-chic furniture with its contract in Lampang Province to promote the use of renewable forests to its …
Thais Promote Use Of Renewable Forests To Swedish Customers Read MoreSony Ericsson Being Aggressive in Thai Market
Arthur Huang, general manager of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications (Thailand) Co. said at Mobile Expo 2007, which was held on September 1, 2007 and September 2, 2007 at Queen Sirikit …
Sony Ericsson Being Aggressive in Thai Market Read MoreSolution to The Scandinavian Investment in The Thai Real Estate Market
The Scandinavian investment in the Thai real estate market has been plunging in the year 2007 due to its attempts to amend the Foreign Business Act, says Lars Lang, a …
Solution to The Scandinavian Investment in The Thai Real Estate Market Read MoreThai Massage Parlours in Finland Offer Extra Services
An investigation by Finland’s leading national paper, Helsingin Sanomat, suggests that sex services are available at all parlours offering Thai massage in Helsinki as a team of seven journalists visited 30 …
Thai Massage Parlours in Finland Offer Extra Services Read MoreDanish Equipment to Bangkok Hospitals
Nine hospitals and 24 health care centres in Bangkok are currently being equipped with Danish medical appliances. The equipment worth 117 million Danish kroner is being installed by Danish Medical …
Danish Equipment to Bangkok Hospitals Read MoreThailand’s BOI Stage Another Road Shows in Denmark and Finland
Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) plans to stage another 11 roads show during the rest of the year2007 in Denmark and Finland according to The Nation reported on August 29, …
Thailand’s BOI Stage Another Road Shows in Denmark and Finland Read MoreSwedish Politician Defends Thailand in Medicine Licensing Debate
Carl Schlyter, Swedish member of the European Parliament, has defended Thailand’s right to use compulsory licensing on several patented medicines to ensure that they are made available at more affordable …
Swedish Politician Defends Thailand in Medicine Licensing Debate Read MoreDanish Folk Dancers To Stage Shows In Thailand
A group of Danish folk dancers – in all 30 dancers – will visit Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Jomtien from mid-November until mid-December this year to show traditional …
Danish Folk Dancers To Stage Shows In Thailand Read MoreNokia Appointed New General Manager in Thailand
Finnish Mobile-phone giant Nokia has appointed Vipul Sabharwal as new general manager for customer and market operations at Nokia in Thailand that came into effective on August 20, 2007. Vipul Sabharwal …
Nokia Appointed New General Manager in Thailand Read MoreNokia Lead The List of Thailand’s Top Brands
Finnish Mobile-phone Nokia besides Mama Noodles and Sony lead the list of the top 10 brands in Thailand, according to a survey by Media magazine on August 28, 2007.The survey, …
Nokia Lead The List of Thailand’s Top Brands Read MoreNew trainees at the Embassy of Denmark
Three Danish students have commenced their internship period at The Embassy of Denmark Bangkok. Until the end of January 2008 Huseyin Taus Solakoglu (30) and Maria Bruun Andersen (24) will …
New trainees at the Embassy of Denmark Read MoreStep-by-Step with Skanem in Thailand
Skanem is one of the largest suppliers of self-adhesive labels in Europe dating back to 1905. The company specializes in making all kind of labels serving large national and multinational …
Step-by-Step with Skanem in Thailand Read MoreLow Cost Laptop To Be Bought By Thais Won Award in Denmark
The Linux based One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) collaborated with several leading designers on the XO Laptop, which Thailand committed to buy for their schoolchildren, and the first laptops will …
Low Cost Laptop To Be Bought By Thais Won Award in Denmark Read MoreFinnish Man Threatened With Gun in Thailand
BRIT Spencer Henley, The 32- years-old Londoner pointed the pistol at Mr. Jonathan Qvarnstram, The 26-years-old Finnish man in Pattaya as he was jealous of the “man’s intentions” towards a …
Finnish Man Threatened With Gun in Thailand Read More