Flying Finn in Bangkok
The title “Flying Finns” has been applied to many Finnish sports, often in ski jumping and track events. But there’s one, where this nationality has really excelled: the rally. Every …
Flying Finn in Bangkok Read MoreElectrolux plans big for Rayong
After only a year in operation of its production facilities in Rayong, the Swedish electrical appliance producer Electrolux is already planning to invest THB 2 billion more to expand the …
Electrolux plans big for Rayong Read MoreNorwegian Crown Prince and Princess arrive in Bangkok
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon and Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway arrived Bangkok Tuesday 23 November at the start of a four-day official visit to Thailand. …
Norwegian Crown Prince and Princess arrive in Bangkok Read MoreThe Rasmus nominated at MTV Asia Awards
Four young guys from Helsinki formed The Rasmus as wild and immature high school friends. Several years and six albums later the band has risen to become one of the …
The Rasmus nominated at MTV Asia Awards Read MoreLännen Plant Systems receives Euro 1 Million order from Thailand
The technology will be placed in the world’s largest forest nursery in Thailand. The deal also marks the largest foreign order ever received by Lännen Plant Systems. When completed the …
Lännen Plant Systems receives Euro 1 Million order from Thailand Read MoreDanish visitor shot dead in Pattaya
A Danish man was shot to death soon after midnight November 20 in a crowded Pattaya tourist strip, reported newspaper The Nation. Michael Christensen, 31, had reportedly just parked his …
Danish visitor shot dead in Pattaya Read MoreSwede appointed head of AIT
Professor Said Irandoust from Sweden has been appointed the next President of Asian Institute of Technology, AIT. He is currently serving as President of the University College of Borås, Sweden, …
Swede appointed head of AIT Read MoreGood vibrations but no concrete deals yet
Make the Royal Thai Air Force, RTAF, even more aware of the Gripen system. Increased interest from the Royal Thai Navy for more cooperation and an opportunity to introduce Swedish …
Good vibrations but no concrete deals yet Read More
Dairy business with a Danish experience
Read also the interview with Sawaeng Kongpetsak 20 years later. Sawaeng and Helga Kongpetsak have spent more than 30 years living and working in Denmark. His entire life is enriched …
Dairy business with a Danish experience Read MoreTumba and princess Birgitta golfed on eastern seaboard
Swedish golf enthusiast Sven Tumba and his old buddy HRH princess Birgitta of Sweden formed one of the teams competing in the 2004 World Golfers Championship amateur tournament played 7 …
Tumba and princess Birgitta golfed on eastern seaboard Read MoreDTAC Norwegian executive in his new role
The co-chief executive officer of Total Access Communication Thailand (DTAC) Sigve Brekke is on the path to stardom as a guest in a new Thai flick “The Mine”, slated to …
DTAC Norwegian executive in his new role Read MoreDanish vets help sterilise strays dogs in Thailand
Six Danish veterinarians recently travelled all the way from Denmark to Thailand to help neuter over 200 stray dogs at villages, temples and communities in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan and …
Danish vets help sterilise strays dogs in Thailand Read MoreDTAC plans to invest 7-8 billion baht in network next year
Telenor’s mobile phone operation in Thailand, Total Access Communication (DTAC), said it plans to spend 7-8 billion baht next year on capital expenditure to expand its network. According to DTAC’s …
DTAC plans to invest 7-8 billion baht in network next year Read MoreWeak local currencies affect Oriflame
The Swedish cosmetics firm Oriflame reports a five percent turnover dip in Asia for the first three quarters 2004 to Euro 7.7 million. Turnover in local currencies did however grow …
Weak local currencies affect Oriflame Read MoreDefence minister holds talks in Singapore and Bangkok
Sweden’s minister of defence, Ms Leni Björklund, visits Singapore and Thailand between 16 and 20 November. In Singapore she will have talks on the 16th with her Singaporean colleague Teo …
Defence minister holds talks in Singapore and Bangkok Read MoreCombat money laundering taught by Swedish specialists
Two economic crime investigators from Sweden recently taught colleagues from over 90 countries the basics of money laundering techniques at a workshop held at the UN regional headquarters in Bangkok. …
Combat money laundering taught by Swedish specialists Read MoreECCO Manager from Thailand moving to factory in China
In August 2004 ECCO began the construction of a new factory in Xiamen in the South-eastern part of China. The new factory is being built with help from Novo Nordisk …
ECCO Manager from Thailand moving to factory in China Read MoreThai success on Danish fields
Sumet Keawtipnet may not be familiar to most Thais, but his reputation is widely spread among local football clubs in Denmark, Sweden and elsewhere in Europe. His team, Thamrong Thai …
Thai success on Danish fields Read MoreNokia, AIS sign Deal for GSM Network
The deal was signed with Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (AIS), a subsidiary of Shin Corporation PCL., following a 2004 deal where AIS awarded Nokia a GSM Network expansion …
Nokia, AIS sign Deal for GSM Network Read MoreAllan Jensen leaves APV
Allan Jensen, one of the most respected businessmen in the Danish-Thai business community, has already left APV (Thailand) Ltd. since November 5, 2004, according to the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce …
Allan Jensen leaves APV Read MoreGay Night with Thai movies, Oliver Stone’s Alexander at Stockholm Int’l Film Fest
During the darkest period of the year in Sweden it is usually time for the film freaks to seek the dark movie theatre to find the warmth and light. Again …
Gay Night with Thai movies, Oliver Stone’s Alexander at Stockholm Int’l Film Fest Read MoreYoung Swedish executive wins award for charity project
Bangkok-based Swede Nick Jonsson was on October 18 honoured at the Golden Target Awards dinner on day two of the Public Relations Institute of Australia’s national conference held in Canberra. …
Young Swedish executive wins award for charity project Read MoreRoadshow and mou in Khon Kaen
A business delegation led by the Swedish Thai Chamber of Commerce, STTC, kicked off a road show in the northeastern Thai business capital Khon Kaen on Monday 1 November. After …
Roadshow and mou in Khon Kaen Read MoreDiscussions between Sweden and Thailand intensify in the light of possible barter deal for JAS Gripen fighter jets
Key in all these bilateral projects is Thailand’s commitment to intensify discussions with Sweden about a possible barter deal for JAS Gripen fighter jets. Commerce Minister Watana Muangsook has been …
Discussions between Sweden and Thailand intensify in the light of possible barter deal for JAS Gripen fighter jets Read MoreTravel book for kids
A Swedish couple, Julia and Erik Wirdheim, has launched the first guide book about Thailand written for children. The title is “Vera and Victor discover Thailand” in the English version …
Travel book for kids Read MoreSweden submits note after three months wait
The brutal slaying by a policeman, working extra as a restaurant patron, of two young British tourists near River Kwai 9 September was an eerie reminder of a similar attack …
Sweden submits note after three months wait Read MoreThree new Weekly Finnair Flights to Helsinki
The three new additional direct Bangkok flights will be flown with the airline’s Boeing MD-11 aircraft between 11.12.04 – 7.1.05 and 9.2-2.4.05. The flights will depart Bangkok on Mondays, Thursdays …
Three new Weekly Finnair Flights to Helsinki Read MoreNorway’s external trade with 4 major SEA nations September
Norway’s trade of traditional commodities (excluding ships and oil platforms) with four major South East Asian trading partners from January to September this year saw significant increase in imports from …
Norway’s external trade with 4 major SEA nations September Read MoreThree Swedes shoot in Bangkok
Sweden fields three participants in this year’s world cup shooting final which is held in Bangkok 26 to 31 October. Anders Bonander from Gothenburg competes in the 50 m pistol …
Three Swedes shoot in Bangkok Read MoreOpen Trade Gate Sweden launched
Have you encountered an obstacle when trading with Sweden? Or have you got suggestions how to get rid of unnecessary or stupid Swedish trade regulations? Whatever trade issue you like …
Open Trade Gate Sweden launched Read MoreScandic to Bangkok
The Scandinavian hotel chain Scandic is putting up a hotel in the Pratunam area of Bangkok, due to be ready by first quarter 2006. It will be a four star …
Scandic to Bangkok Read MoreGreat variation in trade statistics first half 2004
Swedish exports of goods are down to Laos, Thailand and Vietnam and up to Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines. Imports of goods dip from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and …
Great variation in trade statistics first half 2004 Read MoreSweden warns against Chinese kale from Thailand
The Swedish National Food Administration, SLV, has issued a warning against too high amounts of pesticides in Chinese kale imported from Thailand. SLV’s warning comes after tests found the pesticide …
Sweden warns against Chinese kale from Thailand Read MoreNorwegian and Swedish jazz bands on Bangkok stage
The Urban Connection from Norway and the Swedish Jazz Kings have performed at the Bangkok’s sixth annual International Music and Dance Festival on October 6 at Thailand Cultural Center. …
Norwegian and Swedish jazz bands on Bangkok stage Read MoreDanish Bluetooth to hit Thai market
Jabra, the Danish manufacturers of hand-free communication devices launches its latest Bluetooth headset FS258 to penetrate Thai market. William Skelton, Jabra’s vice president for Asia-Pacific sales and marketing expects …
Danish Bluetooth to hit Thai market Read MoreThai Gripen chickens go to Russia?
Sweden’s offset trade negotiations with Thailand regarding a sale of JAS Gripen jet fighters hit turbulence today as a Russian aircraft deal may be in the making. The Thai government …
Thai Gripen chickens go to Russia? Read MoreTripep drug ready for study on HIV patients in Thailand
The Swedish biotechnology company Tripep AB, which is focusing on HIV therapy, has completed the pre-clinical safety evaluation studies on the company’s new anti-HIV candidate drug alpha-HGA necessary for the …
Tripep drug ready for study on HIV patients in Thailand Read MoreDanish NIRAS Consulting Engineers and Planners buys Scanagri
Founded in 1956 and with over 700 employees NIRAS is one of the largest consulting companies in Denmark. The company has been looking for opportunities to increase its activities within …
Danish NIRAS Consulting Engineers and Planners buys Scanagri Read MoreThaksin holds meeting with Finnish PM at Bangkok Airport
Mr. Vanhanen is scheduled to meet Chinese PM Wen Jiabaon, Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroy, Singaporean PM Lee Hsien Loong and Malaysian PM Abdullah Badawi. The meetings follow a private meeting …
Thaksin holds meeting with Finnish PM at Bangkok Airport Read MoreTwo Finnish movies present, one nominated in World Film Festival Bangkok
The two Finnish films, “Bad Boys – A true Story” and “Honey Baby”, of which the latter has been nominated for the Harvest of Talents Award, will be shown at …
Two Finnish movies present, one nominated in World Film Festival Bangkok Read MoreScandinavian Church airs movies monthly
The Scandinavian church in Bangkok hosts a movie night showing Scandinavian films every month for an entertainment and get together purpose. The church began airing Scandinavian films last year …
Scandinavian Church airs movies monthly Read MoreTourism awards presented
Two Swedes, Tage Levin and Per Martins, were among the 63 winners of this year’s Friends of Thailand award. It is part of the TAT sponsored event, Thailand Tourism Awards …
Tourism awards presented Read MoreTop Scandinavian entertainment in KL, Bangkok, S’pore November
The Scandinavian Weeks guesting the three capitals are each a week of dinner shows with top artists and jazz bands from Scandinavia and a top class Scandinavian buffet or Smorgasbord …
Top Scandinavian entertainment in KL, Bangkok, S’pore November Read MoreAn ordinary girl turns extraordinary
Alexandra or Sandra Styberg is half Thai half Danish. And on 21 August she became the second runner up for Miss Thailand World 2004. “I entered the beauty pageant …
An ordinary girl turns extraordinary Read MoreJJCT completes Bt7.8-million ETA network system upgrading project
Jebsen & Jessen Communications in Thailand (JJCT) at the end of June 2004 completed a Bt7.8-million network system upgrading project for the Expressway and Rapid Transit Authourity of Thailand (ETA), …
JJCT completes Bt7.8-million ETA network system upgrading project Read MoreFighter jet and trade talks to continue after Thaksin visit
Thailand will intensify discussions with Sweden about a possible barter deal for JAS Gripen fighter jets. Commerce Minister Watana Muangsook has been assigned to lead the Thai side’s negotiations with …
Fighter jet and trade talks to continue after Thaksin visit Read MoreDanish-Southeast Asian round table discussion to be organised in Hanoi
Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Per Stig Moller, will preside at a Danish-Southeast Asian roundtable conference on October 7, which is a sideline activity towards the 5th Asia-Europe Meeting …
Danish-Southeast Asian round table discussion to be organised in Hanoi Read MoreMigration minister visit clarified
Sweden’s Migration Minister Ms Barbro Holmberg arrives in Bangkok Friday morning 24 September for ‘quota intake of refugees in Thailand’. She starts by meeting the UNHCR regional representative, the NSC …
Migration minister visit clarified Read MoreBangkok postpones order from Danish Medical Industry
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has postponed its decision to buy medical instrument worth DKK126.25 million from Danish Medical Industry (DMI) for 30 days, Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayodhin revealed on September …
Bangkok postpones order from Danish Medical Industry Read MoreNordic Secure 2004 to be held in Manila and Bangkok
Nordic Secure 2004, a security sector-focused trade mission to the Philippines and Thailand, is organized by the Danish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, and the commercial Sections of the embassies of …
Nordic Secure 2004 to be held in Manila and Bangkok Read More