Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Swedish plastics manufacturer Polykemi has taken a major step into Southeast Asia by securing land for its first production facility in Thailand. The company signed a land purchase agreement with …
Swedish Plastics Producer Polykemi Establishes First Factory in Thailand Read More
Norwegian Air has agreed to acquire Nordic Leisure Travel Group (NLTG) in a deal worth approximately SEK 7.94 billion (USD 843 million), creating one of the largest travel groups in …
Norwegian to Acquire Nordic Travel Giant with Hotels in Thailand Read More
Thailand has appointed two former presidents of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) to its team for upcoming UN-backed conciliation talks with Cambodia, moving the process …
Thailand appoints conciliators for maritime dispute to meet Cambodia’s Danish conciliator Read More
Finnish telecom company Nokia has been selected to upgrade the Malaysia-Cambodia-Thailand (MCT) subsea cable system, strengthening digital connectivity between Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. The project will be carried out with …
Nokia will upgrade key Southeast Asian subsea cable network Read More
Thailand is preparing legal changes to accelerate the deportation of foreign nationals involved in criminal activity, as authorities say current procedures are too slow to prevent repeat offences, Bangkok Post …
Thailand to speed up deportation of foreign criminals Read More
Finland and Sweden will take part in Exercise Pitch Black 2026, one of the largest multinational air force exercises in the Asia-Pacific region. Hosted by Australia from July 20 to …
Finland and Sweden join major Asia-Pacific military exercise Read More
Sweden’s parliament has passed a controversial law requiring certain public sector employees to notify police if they encounter migrants who are not authorised to live in the country. The legislation …
Sweden adopts law requiring some public workers to report undocumented migrants Read More
Sweden has passed a new law allowing authorities to revoke residence permits from immigrants for conduct that does not necessarily constitute a criminal offence, Reuters reports. The legislation, approved by …
Sweden adopts ‘good behaviour’ law that could affect Southeast Asian immigrants Read More
IKEA Thailand and Midsummer Siam have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore ways of making renewable energy solutions more accessible to consumers in Thailand. The agreement was signed during …
Swedish firms team up to bring solar technology closer to Thai consumers Read More
The Danish Embassy in Thailand has announced that Danish Ambassador to Thailand, Danny Annan, will host an informal gathering for Danes in Hua Hin on Thursday, June 18. The event …
Got a question for Denmark’s ambassador? Meet him in Hua Hin on Thursday Read More
Krabi could soon welcome more Scandinavian visitors as both Finnair and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) have proposed new direct flights to the southern Thai destination, Bangkok Post reports. According to Thailand’s …
Finnair and SAS plan new direct routes to Krabi Read More
A newborn baby girl has died after being found abandoned beneath a tree in Udon Thani, Thailand, prompting a police investigation and the detention of a Swedish man and an …
Newborn found dead after being abandoned in Udon Thani: Swedish man detained Read More
The June 2026 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! 📖 Read it your way: Download the full PDF: Click Here Read online: Read Online or Fullscreen Scan the QR …
ScandAsia Magazine June 2026 Read More
On June 7, the ISB community came together for an unforgettable evening of music, generosity, and purpose at Harmony for Hope, a special charity concert celebrating the school’s 75th anniversary. Organized …
Harmony for Hope Raises Over 2 Million Baht for 75 Students Read More
After more than two weeks without any contact, an Icelandic man who disappeared in Thailand has been located in immigration detention in Bangkok, Icelandic media Rúv reports. Sindri Freyr Jensson …
Missing Icelander found in immigration detention in Bangkok Read More
Danish-Tanzanian Afrobeat artist JJ Paulo is set to perform in Thailand this month with four appearances in Chiang Mai and Bangkok. The concerts were announced by the Danish Embassy in …
Danish Afrobeat artist JJ Paulo to perform in Thailand Read More
Thai-Swedish Chamber of commerce thanks members of the Swedish community in Thailand for gathering in Bangkok this weekend, as the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Swedish National Day …
Swedish community celebrates Midsummer in Bangkok Read More
Representatives from the Swedish Church will visit Hua Hin from 12 to 16 June for baptisms, home visits, hospital visits and meetings with local businesses, the church announced on Facebook. …
Swedish Church representatives to visit Hua Hin in June Read More
A new regional partnership between Norway and ASEAN aims to reshape how Southeast Asia uses its oceans, with a focus on fishing, food production and long-term sustainability, Antara News reports. …
Norway launches major ocean partnership with ASEAN in Jakarta Read More
A Finnish court has sentenced a former berry company executive to two and a half years in prison for trafficking Thai seasonal workers in what has been described as Finland’s …
Finnish court jails former berry company CEO over trafficking of Thai workers Read More
Multiple countries have launched a new international defence cooperation initiative aimed at protecting critical underwater infrastructure. The “Guiding Principles for Underwater Infrastructure Defence Exchanges” (GUIDE) was launched in Singapore on …
Nordic and Southeast Asian countries join new underwater infrastructure defence initiative Read More
Norwegian Ambassador to ASEAN, Mariann Ruud Hagen, has described ASEAN as an important pillar of stability in an increasingly uncertain world marked by geopolitical tensions, conflict, and economic challenges. In …
Norwegian ambassador highlights ASEAN’s role in regional stability Read More
May seemed to fly by, and June was suddenly around the corner. Perhaps its because I have reached a more respectable age and everything seems to move faster while I …
Summer in the City! Read More
Cannes 2026 appeared quiet for Nordic cinema at first glance, with few standalone films from the region in competition. But Nordic presence was still clearly felt, just in a different …
Nordic co-producers behind Asian films at Cannes 2026 Read More
Air passengers in Thailand will face stricter rules when travelling with power banks following a series of battery-related fire incidents on commercial flights, Bangkok Post reports. The Civil Aviation Authority …
Thailand introduces stricter rules for power banks on flights Read More
An Icelandic man has been reported missing in Pattaya, with family members asking for public help to find him. According to a post shared by his sister in the Facebook …
Icelander reported missing in Pattaya Read More
Danish diplomat Peter Taksøe-Jensen has been appointed as one of the conciliators in a United Nations-backed process aimed at helping resolve the long-running maritime dispute between Cambodia and Thailand, Reuters …
Danish diplomat appointed to help solve Cambodia-Thailand maritime dispute Read More
Bangkok – May 2026 – Thai Airways organized the event “Colors of Endless Smiles” to express gratitude and reinforce relationships with business partners in the Nordic countries who have continuously supported the …
Thai Airways Hosts “Colors of Endless Smiles” to Thank Nordic Partners and Strengthen Routes to Northern Europe – Norway Read More
“Why Sweden?” That was the question posed by H.E. Mrs. Arunrung Phothong Humphreys, Ambassador of Thailand to Sweden, as she opened The Wood Solution Thailand Forum 2026 in Bangkok on …
Thailand and Sweden deepen cooperation on sustainable timber industry at Bangkok forum Read More
A Thai woman accused of defrauding more than 20 people with promises of seasonal work in Sweden has been arrested in Udon Thani after evading authorities for more than four …
Thai woman arrested over alleged Sweden jobs scam after four years on the run Read More
The 6th Sweden–Thailand Sustainable Development Forum brought together government officials, business leaders, academics and sustainability experts in Bangkok on 29 May 2026 to discuss how international cooperation can help Thailand …
Sweden and Thailand strengthen climate cooperation at sustainability forum Read More
Finland’s forests may soon be overflowing with berries that nobody can pick. Delays in visa processing for thousands of Thai seasonal workers are now threatening this year’s berry harvest in …
Thai workers face visa delays ahead of Finland berry season Read More
A 63-year-old Swedish man was found dead inside a condominium in Nonthaburi after neighbours reported disturbing noises and a strong odour coming from the unit, Thai media reports. Police from …
Swedish man found dead in Nonthaburi condominium Read More
A room in Bangkok filled with business leaders, diplomats and academics recently turned into a testing ground for a single idea: trust as a driver of growth, Khasosod English reports. …
Norway and Thailand Strengthen Anti-Corruption Cooperation at Bangkok Forum Read More
Former Finnish Formula 1 driver Mika Salo has said his recent injury in Bangkok was an accident and not a random knife attack, following widespread international media coverage of the …
Mika Salo says Bangkok injury was an accident, not an attack Read More
A concert by popular Thai folk music group Ponglang Sa-on was temporarily halted in Stockholm after Swedish authorities intervened over safety concerns caused by overcrowding. The performance marked the group’s …
Thai concert in Stockholm halted after overcrowding Read More
A Danish tourist was seriously injured after a large pine branch fell and pierced his leg while he was jogging along Phala Beach in Rayong on 23 May, local media …
Danish tourist injured by falling tree branch on Rayong beach Read More
Volvo Cars Thailand says a recent fire involving a Volvo XC60 on a Thai motorway did not originate from the vehicle’s high-voltage battery system, according to an initial investigation, Bangkok …
Volvo says latest Thailand vehicle fire was not caused by battery Read More
The Sartor Studio by Amrapur Tailors celebrated the grand opening of its new flagship branch on May 13, 2026, marking a major milestone for this long-standing, family-run bespoke tailoring house. The …
Amrapur Tailors Proudly Present the New Branch in the Heart of Bangkok Read More
Thai-Norwegian actress Urassaya Sperbund and Thai actor Nadech Kugimiya have held a second wedding ceremony in Oslo, Norway. The celebrity couple shared photos from the intimate ceremony, which took place …
Thai-Norwegian actors marries again in Norway Read More
Former Finnish Formula 1 driver Mika Salo was hospitalised in Thailand after being injured in a knife attack in Bangkok. According to Finnish media, Salo was crossing a pedestrian crossing …
Finnish former Ferrari driver Mika Salo injured in knife attack in Bangkok Read More
Not long ago, I had the pleasure of meeting the newly appointed Executive Director of Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, Amelié Jakobsson – a warm, charming, and beautiful Thai-Swedish woman. Amelié …
Amelié Jakobsson new ED at SWECHAM in Bangkok Read More
A Swedish man surrendered to police in Phuket after allegedly assaulting an Indian hotel owner in Patong following a dispute over missing money, local media reports. The incident took place …
Swedish man surrenders after assault outside Phuket hotel Read More
Two new battery-related fires involving the Swedish-made Volvo Cars EX30 electric SUV have prompted Thailand’s consumer watchdog to consider civil action against Volvo Thailand and its dealers. The move follows …
Volvo faces pressure in Thailand after new EX30 fires Read More
A burst of Thai culture is set to take over the heart of Copenhagen next month. On 7 June 2026, Rådhuspladsen will transform into a vibrant showcase of Thailand, as …
Thai Festival Returns to Copenhagen this june Read More
After months of confusion, speculation and mixed signals, Thailand has now made its decision. The Thai cabinet on Tuesday officially agreed to end the country’s 60-day visa-free entry scheme for …
Final verdict: Thailand decides to end 60-day visa-free stays Read More
The European Union has adopted new Schengen visa facilitation rules for Thai nationals living in Thailand, making it easier for frequent travellers to obtain long-term multiple-entry visas for Europe. Under …
EU introduces easier long-term Schengen visas for Thai travellers Read More
A Swedish tourist has reported being robbed of more than 100,000 baht in cash during an incident at a condominium in Pattaya in the early hours of 15 May, according …
Swedish tourist reports over 100,000 baht theft after meeting transwomen in Pattaya Read More
A bus and a train collided near Makkasan station on the Airport Rail Link in Bangkok on Saturday afternoon, leaving at least eight people dead and 35 injured, Bangkok Post …
Eight killed in Bangkok train and bus collision near Makkasan Read More
White sandy beaches at sunset. Tiny tropical islands surrounded by azure blue waters. Jungle trekking adventures with elephants. Over 12 million tourists visited Phuket in 2025, enjoying the Thai dream …
Animal rights not elephant rides: Tiina’s guide to travel Read More