Play Golf For a Good Cause
The 1st annual Baan King Kaew golf challenge will be held at Gassan Khuntan, one of the finest golf courses up north in Chiangmai from 19 to 21 January 2007. …
Play Golf For a Good Cause Read MoreJotun Thailand’s MD to Egypt
After nearly five years as MD of Jotun Thailand, Limited, Per-Harald Engesaeth will be leaving Bangkok on 22 January for the new task in Cairo with his family, wife and …
Jotun Thailand’s MD to Egypt Read MoreCambodia / Denmark / Finland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
New Scam: In It for the Gifts
An extra order worth US$ 525,000 is always welcome. Especially when it is placed by a new customer from the huge Chinese market. No wonder the people at Scanmach Asia …
New Scam: In It for the Gifts Read MoreGolf business with a Dane
Claus Wann, a 35 year old Dane, opened in june 2006 the first Scandinavian owned golf shop in Hua Hin. With the rising number of Scandinavian coming to Thailand to …
Golf business with a Dane Read MoreThailand Ranks First Swedish Destination
RES Swedish monthly travel magazine recently conducted a survey among its readers in which Thailand was chosen as their most popular tourist destination for the best food and shopping, followed …
Thailand Ranks First Swedish Destination Read MoreDane Arrested in Thailand
Martin Damslund Jensen, a 30 year old Dane, was on Wednesday arrested by Thai police and placed in the custody of the immigration police in Suan Plu. The Dane was …
Dane Arrested in Thailand Read MoreSeries of Bombs Kills and Injures Several People in Bangkok
(Note: To ensure you are reading the latest updated version of this news, please press Ctrl + F5 on your keyboard or click “refresh” in your browser.)Around 18:00 on Sunday …
Series of Bombs Kills and Injures Several People in Bangkok Read MoreNew Ambassador of Thailand to Norway
Thai Ambassador to Norway, Chitriya Pinthong, will soon move back to Bangkok according to the latest shuffle list of ambassadors approved by the new Thai interim government.Back in Bangkok, Ambassador …
New Ambassador of Thailand to Norway Read MoreAmbassadors Question Possible Misuse in Tsunami Fund
The Ambassadors to the Bangkok-based embassies of Finland, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Britain and the United States have submitted a joint demarche to Foreign Ministry and Royal Thai Police …
Ambassadors Question Possible Misuse in Tsunami Fund Read MoreNokia Wins Two Thai Contracts
Finnish mobile telecommunication group Nokia is one of Thailand’s leading mobile phone company, has won two network contracts in Thailand worth US$210 million to provide new services and enhance business.Two …
Nokia Wins Two Thai Contracts Read MoreDane Robbed in Pattaya
One of the two Danish owners of Copenhagen Bar in Pattaya, Soren ‘Strygejern’ was robbed in his home on Friday morning 22 December by unknown assailants. He was hit unconscious …
Dane Robbed in Pattaya Read MoreDenmark – New Home of Muaythai Boxing?
Go into any stadium or arena in Denmark and you will see all kinds of sports. Soccer, volleyball, handball, badminton etc. However, if you are looking for a good muaythai …
Denmark – New Home of Muaythai Boxing? Read MoreSwedish Money to Clean Asian Air
A major study conducted by the Stockholm Environment Institute’s (SEI) centre at the University in York and the Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities (CAI-Asia) shows that improvements in achieving …
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Danes in Siam During World War II
During the Second World War, the Danes in Siam were not rounded up and imprisoned by the Japanese along with the British and Dutch foreigners. Because of the German occupation …
Danes in Siam During World War II Read More Rapport vedrørende den danske Siam-kolonis forhold under Den anden Verdenskrig fra 9. april 1940 og indtil 1945
Af CHRISTIAN FREDERIK SCHIØPFFE Skrevet i 1955 Fodnoter af Peder M. Jørgensen, skrevet i 2005 An English rewrite of some of the following report is available here: https://scandasia.com/2943-danes-in-siam-during-world-war-ii/ Før …
Rapport vedrørende den danske Siam-kolonis forhold under Den anden Verdenskrig fra 9. april 1940 og indtil 1945 Read MoreFour Injured in Swedish Rampage on Phuket
A 44 years old Swedish tourist was Wednesday 13 December arrested by the Phuket Police for stealing a car and ramming into people, causing injuries and damaging cars.The Swedish tourist …
Four Injured in Swedish Rampage on Phuket Read MoreSAS Fingerprinting All Domestic Passengers
Flying home this Christmas holiday will be different for Swedish domestic passengers on Scandinavian airline SAS. You will be asked to give your fingerprint for the check-in process. Don’t panic, …
SAS Fingerprinting All Domestic Passengers Read MoreHygeia Healthcare Offers New Outsourcing – Thailand’s Medical Heaven
Medical tourism to Thailand is gaining momentum as the word is out that healthcare there is both inexpensive – and superb. Bangkok Hospital group has entered into collaborations with service …
Hygeia Healthcare Offers New Outsourcing – Thailand’s Medical Heaven Read MoreBike for Peace is Back!
The route in Burma will start on February 25 from the capital city of Burma Yangon and biking to many interested places such as Mandalay, Mingun, Began and Popa. The …
Bike for Peace is Back! Read MoreScandinavian Disc Jockeys at Bangkok DJ Event
Scandinavia seems to breed disc jockey artists these days which catch attention even from far away places like Thailand. At least this can be the conclusion if looking at the …
Scandinavian Disc Jockeys at Bangkok DJ Event Read MoreViking Vets Bangkok Champions
For a lot of the Viking players the weekend of December 9th and 10th meant two days of football. After Saturdays defeat to the Winking Frog in the Casual League, …
Viking Vets Bangkok Champions Read MoreThe Baan King Kaew Golf Tournament held to raise funds for the Baan King Kaew Orphanage
Ten Scandinavian and one Thai business professionals will be organizing the first annual Baan King Kaew Golf Trophy from the 19th to 21st January 2007 to support Ching Mai’s independent …
The Baan King Kaew Golf Tournament held to raise funds for the Baan King Kaew Orphanage Read MoreVikings Beaten by Frogs
It was a team full of optimism that entered the pitch on Patana International School on Saturday December 9th to meet the team from the British Pub Winking Frog. The …
Vikings Beaten by Frogs Read MoreThaimaansuomalainen – more than a Finnish magazine
By Veikko LaineThe first issue of Thaimaansuomalainen came out mid-August 2006. The tabloid size magazine contained only 16 pages, six adverts plus 15 map module adverts but it was written …
Thaimaansuomalainen – more than a Finnish magazine Read MoreMermaid Maritime Vietnam Changes Hands
Mermaid Maritime Vietnam has been taken over by its own previous owner and current CEO Jorgen Lundbaek and Tommy Hansen, currently General Manager of Mermaid Safety Services Ltd.The change of …
Mermaid Maritime Vietnam Changes Hands Read More43 Is the Winning Number
50 golfers participated in the LVT Cup at the Vintage Golf Club 25 kilometres outside Bangkok and the golfers really impressed SSS golf captain, Klaus Støve. “The golf course at the …
43 Is the Winning Number Read MoreFlying Neverland with Finnish Puppeteer
The joyful turn comes to Thai orphans when the Puppet Theatre Sytkyt has been invited by the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok to spread Christmas cheer to Thai orphanages by …
Flying Neverland with Finnish Puppeteer Read MoreVikings Beats French Favourites
Odds certainly were against the Scandinavian Vikings soccer players before the game against French rivals Les Gaulois on Saturday the 2nd of December. A miserable start of the season had …
Vikings Beats French Favourites Read MoreVisiting the Home of New Lives
Waking up in one world, having dinner in another. That was basically the situation for the 18 people from the Norwegian and Swedish Churches in Singapore. On Monday the 27th of …
Visiting the Home of New Lives Read MoreMaersk Opens New Routes from Bangkok
The Danish shipping company has not previously operated from the port in Tokyo, but has sailed from Yokohama. From there, containers have so far been transported by truck. It will …
Maersk Opens New Routes from Bangkok Read MoreNew strategic partnership between THAI and SAS
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and SAS Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) have signed an agreement to establish an extensive partnership to offer services beyond their destinations. The code share …
New strategic partnership between THAI and SAS Read MoreA new Carl Linné
Just south of Pattaya, around two hours drive from Bangkok, a huge botanic garden is located, the Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden. The garden has 16.000 plants – Including more …
A new Carl Linné Read MoreVikings Return from Phuket with Medals
Having to promise to bring back silverware and medals in return for being allowed to play soccer in Phuket in stead of in the Casual League might seem like a …
Vikings Return from Phuket with Medals Read MoreInsurance Advisor on South-East Asian Tour
Tellus’ niche is insurance coverage and to give “absolute financial security”, designed for people living and working abroad. The focus lies on Swedes no matter where they live, worldwide.What is …
Insurance Advisor on South-East Asian Tour Read MoreCarlsberg Hopes to Re-enter Thailand
Carlsberg might soon re-enter Thailand. With a healthy bottom line to boost its self-confidence, the Danish company has announced its plans to invest up to five billion DKK in Asia …
Carlsberg Hopes to Re-enter Thailand Read MoreDefeat After Poor Vikings Effort
On Saturday the 25th of November the Scandinavian Vikings soccer team played against the team from the Spickled Liver Pub. “The Spickled Liver is a rather bad team and certainly …
Defeat After Poor Vikings Effort Read MoreSwedish Tax Savings By Declaring You Live In Thailand?
Hej mitt namn er Sture Strand, boende i Pattaya sen 1988Av en ren tillfellighet fick jag reda po att man kan skatta 25%, istellet som for min del 33%. Utan …
Swedish Tax Savings By Declaring You Live In Thailand? Read MoreSteaks at the Stone Oven Restaurant in Pattaya
Take a walk down the Red Light Districts in Soi 6 in Pattaya. Pass by all the bargirls and just before you reach the waterfront and First Beach Road – …
Steaks at the Stone Oven Restaurant in Pattaya Read MoreSwedish Innovation Merges with Thai Entrepreneurship
Sweden takes good care of creative ideas and clever innovations, from idea to market, while Thailand is full of great entrepreneurs making decent incomes and often not much more.The idea …
Swedish Innovation Merges with Thai Entrepreneurship Read MoreMore Success for the Vikings
Finally! Victory for the Scandinavian Vikings. Not since the first game of the season has the Vikings been able to leave the pitch with the three points. But on Saturday …
More Success for the Vikings Read MoreThai Star With Swedish Help
In Asia Thai-American female singer Tata Young, aged 25, is one of the biggest stars on the music stage for the moment. She has sold in the millions, received awards, …
Thai Star With Swedish Help Read MoreEricsson Signs AIS Expansion Contract
Thai mobile phone operator AIS has picked the Swedish telecom giant Ericsson to supply a turnkey solution to expand AIS’ GSM/EDGE network in Bangkok. The expansion will increase the coverage …
Ericsson Signs AIS Expansion Contract Read MoreThe Swedish-Thai Property Gold Rush
Swedish property developers, Swedish real estate brokers and – in particu;lar – Swedish home buyers in the hundreds are spearheading an incredibly strong and growing Nordic property boom in Thailand.Laws …
The Swedish-Thai Property Gold Rush Read More
Selling Samui hideaway dreams: hotelier Eric Hallin
When entering the check-in at the open air terrace on Sila Evason Hideaway (today named Six Senses Samui), the first thing you come across is, exactly as described, an “unsurpassed …
Selling Samui hideaway dreams: hotelier Eric Hallin Read MoreFlooding Of the Chamber Office in Bangkok
The office of the four Nordic chambers in Bangkok was flooded with water when the staff came to work on Monday morning 13 November. The layer of water on the …
Flooding Of the Chamber Office in Bangkok Read MoreHuge Interest for SAS Golf Cup
82 golfers turned up for this year’s SAS Golf Cup at Burapha Golf Club in Pattaya on November the 11th. The SAS cup was the first of two tournaments in …
Huge Interest for SAS Golf Cup Read MoreA bit of Success for the Vikings
The game against the British Club on Saturday the 11th of November was like a roller coaster ride for the Scandinavian Vikings. In the first half the Vikings went one …
A bit of Success for the Vikings Read MoreSwedish Spa Specialists
Raison d’Etre – ‘the reason for being’ – is a Swedish based company specialized in setting up tailor-made spas for leading hotels all over the world, such as the world-renowned …
Swedish Spa Specialists Read MoreThailandfastigheter sets Huay Yang on the map
Hua Hin in Thailand is known as an immensely popular resort among Scandinavians. And it is a favourite to the extent that those Nordic Europeans are more recently also invading …
Thailandfastigheter sets Huay Yang on the map Read MoreFrom Kenya to Thailand, It’s All about Environment
Mira Andersson Ovuka is a new Programme Officer of the Swedish Environmental Secretariat for Asia (SENSA) in Bangkok working with environmental issues in the Southeast Asia region; Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, …
From Kenya to Thailand, It’s All about Environment Read More