Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
On December 8, the highly anticipated Danish Christmas Bazaar returned to the Gaysorn Urban Resort in Bangkok, inviting families and friends to partake in a day filled with festive cheer …
Celebrating christmas spirit: Community and charity at the Danish Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok Read More
From Sweden to Copenhagen, Doha, Puerto Rico, Maldives, then on to Athens and now to Bangkok. A career within hospitality can take you around the world – which is what …
From Sweden to Bangkok’s world of luxury hospitality as Four Season’s new food and beverage manager Read More
Catrine Hægeland Øglænd, a 37-year-old woman, has invested 1.5 million kroner and made seven trips to Thailand in her quest to bring her orphaned half-sister, Rose, aged 12, back to …
Catrine battles to bring half-sister home to Norway from Thailand Read More
Several Danish citizens find themselves imprisoned in Asia for drug-related offenses, and among them is 55-year-old John, who serves over five years in a Thai prison for drug possession. John …
Danish man in Thai prison warns others in DR crime program “Kriminelt” Read More
In a heartfelt gesture, the Embassies of Finland and Norway in Bangkok extended their warm wishes to the people of Thailand on the occasion of the country’s National Day, which …
Finnish and Norwegian Embassies in Bangkok celebrate Thailand’s National Day Read More
In an extraordinary twist of fate, a Swedish man celebrating a monumental win on the V75 betting system has taken home an incredible 2.8 million kronor, sparking excitement and intrigue …
Swedish man wins 2.8 Million and heads to Thailand to celebrate Read More
Copenhagen Airport saw a rise in passenger numbers in November, with routes to Thailand and the United States driving growth. A total of 2.18 million travelers passed through the airport …
Thailand routes boost passenger numbers at Copenhagen Airport Read More
Chiang Mai Immigration Police arrested a Finnish man who overstayed his visa in Thailand for 3,844 days—more than 10 years. Acting on a tip, officers located the man in San …
Finnish man arrested in Chiang Mai: Overstayed more than 10 years Read More
On December 8 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the much-anticipated Danish Christmas Bazaar will take place at Gaysorn Urban Resort on the 19th floor, easily accessible via BTS Chit …
Community invited to Danish Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok on December 8 Read More
Victoria Kjær Theilvig, crowned Miss Universe 2024, has officially arrived in Thailand, where she is engaging with the local culture and expressing appreciation for the warm welcome from her fans. …
Victoria Kjær Theilvig visits Thailand as Miss Universe 2024 Read More
Welcome December, the probably busiest month of the year! As I already announced in November, SWECHAM hosted its 35th anniversary with a really great party at Landmark Hotel. Over 100 …
Busiest month of the year! Read More
Swedish Ambassador to Thailand, Anna Hammargren, recently visited Ericsson’s 5G Innovation & Experience Studio in Chonburi, emphasizing Sweden’s support for Thailand’s digital transformation. During the visit, Ambassador Hammargren praised Ericsson’s …
Swedish Ambassador highlights innovation at Ericsson’s 5G studio in Thailand Read More
On November 30, Her Majesty Queen Suthida visited the “2024 Bangkok World Para Ice Hockey Championships C-Pool” held at the Thailand International Ice Hockey Arena. The event, hosted by the …
Thailand’s Queen visited Para Ice Hockey Championships featuring Finnish team Read More
MEGA CARE. MEGA SALES – A health fair for all offering great deals to welcome your new year. Special packages and promotions are, for example: Health check-up programsz Heart and …
A Health Fair for ALL! MEGA CARE, MEGA SALES. Read More
Norway and other EFTA countries have reached a free trade agreement with Thailand, opening new opportunities for export, investment, and trade. “This is great news for Norwegian businesses. Almost all …
Norway and Thailand sign free trade agreement Read More
Starting Dec. 1, facial recognition services will be available for international passengers at six major Thai airports, including Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Hat Yai, according …
Thailand expands facial recognition to international travelers Read More
Kjeld Wetlesen, a Danish resident in Thailand suffering from Parkinson’s disease, struggles with severe financial difficulties after Udbetaling Danmark mistakenly stopped his pension payments, believing he had passed away. The …
Danish resident in Thailand faces pension crisis after being declared dead Read More
A 65-year-old Swedish tourist reported that a thief stole valuables worth 42,000 baht from him early Wednesday morning in Pattaya. The tourist, Lars Reikwike, told police that around 3:30 am, …
Pattaya thief steals from Swedish tourist Read More
Hemming Van Hemming Van is a man of many titles: the spring roll heir, a second-generation immigrant, a businessman, and Hero of the Year in Funen. However, becoming the successor …
Hemming Van: From Daloon in Nyborg to coconut plantation in Thailand Read More
Finnair is canceling around 300 flights due to a strike by pilots on 9th and 13th December 2024. The strike will affect flights to several destinations, including Scandinavian cities and …
Finnair cancels 300 flights due to pilot strike Read More
Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard met with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa on Friday to strengthen ties between their countries. They discussed boosting trade, investment, and cooperation, with a …
Thailand and Sweden seek stronger ties Read More
A Norwegian tourist, Foss Vejborn, 31, was rescued after becoming stranded on Khao Takiab in Hua Hin. Emergency Medical Services at Hua Hin Hospital were alerted when the tourist reported …
Norwegian tourist rescued in Hua Hin Read More
The Norwegian airline Norse Atlantic Airways is establishing operations at Arlanda. Ahead of the winter season, the company is launching a direct route to Bangkok, Thailand, according to a press …
Norwegian airline launches direct Thailand route from Arlanda Read More
Yesterday evening, Wat Arun temple in Bangkok lit up in bright blue for World Children’s Day, organized by UNICEF Thailand. November 20 marks World Children’s Day, an occasion when UNICEF …
Wat Arun temple turned blue for Children’s Day Read More
On November 21, 2024, CentralWorld will host an event featuring Santa Claus from Finland in conjunction with The World’s Great Celebration 2025. This gathering aims to celebrate the holiday season …
Central Pattana’s Finnish Santa Claus celebration kicks off today at CentralWorld Read More
On November 22, 2024, Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard will visit Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. During her visit, she will meet with the Thai Minister of …
Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs to visit Thailand November 22 Read More
Thailand’s Labour Ministry is looking to Sweden for ideas to improve the Social Security Office (SSO) scheme. The goal is to better support the country’s aging population. Labour Minister Phiphat …
Thailand looks to Sweden for pension reform Read More
Celebrity hairstylist Dennis Knudsen has revealed that he has purchased a villa on the island of Koh Samui, Thailand. He made the announcement during a recent conversation while celebrating the …
Celebrity hairstylist Dennis Knudsen buys villa in Koh Samui, Thailand Read More
Swedish tourist threw his bag into the sea before jumping in, prompting a rescue operation at a ferry in Thailand. A 28-year-old Swedish tourist, Lars Emil Tobias Sodergren, was rescued …
Swedish tourist rescued after jumping into sea near Koh Chang Read More
Two young Danish women have died in Laos. The Danish Ministry for Foreign Affairs confirms in writing the death of the two young women to Danish media Ekstra Bladet. The …
Two Danish girls died in Laos Read More
Finnair marked 10 years of direct flights between Helsinki and Phuket, celebrating its inaugural journey on November 14, 2014. Initially launched as a three-times-weekly service, the route has grown in …
Finnair marks 10 years of Helsinki-Phuket flights Read More
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The Nordic embassies in Thailand have joined forces once again, drawing 500 runners to Benchakitti Park for the second year in a row. At 7:00 AM this Saturday morning, Governor …
Sweat, smiles and sustainability at Bangkok’s Nordic Run 2024 Read More
Celebrity hairstylist Dennis Knudsen is making exciting plans for the future. Recently, he listed his spacious villa in Korsør for sale and revealed that he intends to spend several months …
Danish celebrity hairstylist plans to move to Thailand with his children Read More
Swedish families celebrating the autumn break in Thailand are facing an unfortunate situation as Ving has issued a warning due to a stomach bug outbreak. Charlotte Hallencreutz from Ving’s press …
Swedish travel agency Ving warns of stomach bug in Thailand Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce has announced its annual Christmas party, set to take place on December 1, 2024, at The British Club Bangkok’s Back Lawn. The event aims to …
Thai-Norwegian chamber of commerce throw Christmas party Read More
Bangkok’s popular light and digital-art festival, “Awakening Bangkok,” returns for its seventh year from November 8-17, lighting up the historic Phra Nakhon district under the theme “One Light, One Rising.” …
Bangkok’s “Awakening Bangkok” Festival returns with Marimekko digital-Art collaboration Read More
On November 9, SweCham hosted a memorable 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner at the Landmark Bangkok, honoring three and a half decades of strengthening ties between Sweden and Thailand. Members, partners, …
SweCham thanks members and partners for a memorable 35th Anniversary Gala Read More
Two Thai women were arrested in Denmark following brothel inspections conducted by the East Jutland Police Immigration Section as part of a crackdown on illegal activities in massage clinics. A …
Two Thai women arrested in Denmark Read More
Ahead of World Diabetes Day on November 14, the Bangkok Ride & Run 2024 brought together hundreds in support of diabetes awareness. Organized by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the Diabetes …
Danish team raises diabetes awareness at Bangkok Ride & Run Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for November 2024 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 November 2024 Read More
Ericsson’s chief predicts that investing in new infrastructure will help industries like manufacturing and healthcare grow. Andres Vicente, the head of Ericsson for Southeast Asia, Oceania, and India, has asked …
Ericsson chief urges Thailand to lower fees to speed up 5G Read More
The cryptocurrency market has experienced significant growth over the past decade, with Bitcoin taking the lead as the first and most valuable digital currency. Bitcoin’s emergence was followed by a …
Bitcoin vs. Altcoins: Exploring Effective Trading Strategies Read More
The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) reports a 5 percent decrease in work-based residence permit applications from January to September 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Specialist permit applications …
Finland faces decline in work-based immigration amid high unemployment Read More
Swedish solar cell maker Midsummer has teamed up with defense company Saab AB to explore the creation of a 200-megawatt solar cell factory in Thailand. The project aims to boost …
Swedish Midsummer and Saab partner on solar cell factory in Thailand Read More
In a groundbreaking development, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD has surpassed Tesla in revenue for the first time in a single quarter. As the race for dominance in the …
BYD surpasses Tesla in revenue amidst new tariffs in Europe and USA Read More
On November 11, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, the event titled “Justice for Thai Berry Pickers in Finland and Sweden” will take place at Tekstin Talo, Finland. Admission …
Event: Justice for Thai berry pickers in Finland and Sweden Read More
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) has announced the addition of a new start-up corporate member, RecyGlo. This innovative company specializes in waste management solutions that align with environmental sustainability goals. …
SweCham welcomes RecyGlo Read More
As the autumn holidays signal the start of the winter travel season, many Danes seek warmer destinations outside Europe, particularly in the East. Thailand winter destination Fresh data from Danske …
Thailand is Danish travelers’ favorite winter destination outside Europe Read More