Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Norway’s highest court has declared the Norwegian chapter of the notorious motorcycle club Satudarah a criminal organization, banning its operations in the country according to Euronews. Established in the Netherlands …
Norway bans Satudarah motorcycle club with Indonesian origins Read More
Ikano Retail, the franchise holder for IKEA in Thailand, reported a year-on-year sales growth of 3.9%, with total revenue exceeding 10 billion baht (approximately €286 million). The company operates four …
Ikano Retail achieves revenue growth in Thailand Read More
The Danish pastor in Thailand invites the community to his initiation service, scheduled for next Wednesday at 6 PM. The ceremony will feature Overseas Provost Selma Ravn from the Danish …
Danish pastor in Bangkok invites community to initiation service Read More
On October 4, 2024, Charoen Pokphand Group (C.P. Group) hosted a collaborative discussion focused on C.P. Group sustainability initiatives. This meeting involved representatives from the Embassy of Finland in Thailand and …
VTT and C.P. Group discuss sustainability in Thailand Read More
Nordic Run in Bangkok returns on November 16 this year, following a successful debut in 2023 that drew over 500 participants to Benchakitti Park. The race will begin at 7 …
Nordic Run Bangkok is back Read More
Politicians, decision makers, experts and global Danes gathered on 28 August 2024 at Christiansborg, the home of the Danish Parliament, to discuss the many issues that global Danes experience in …
Danes Worldwide shortlist needed changes Read More
A 40-year-old Danish man, believed to be confused and delirious, caused a disturbance at Chulalongkorn Hospital in Bangkok on October 7, 2024. Around 4:45 AM, the man grabbed a scalpel …
Danish man injures himself in hospital Read More
Danish actor Dick Kaysø is preparing for a six-month stay in Karon, Phuket, where he will be writing on upcoming projects. The actor also plans to build an extension to …
Danish actor Dick Kaysø heads to Thailand for six-month stay Read More
Swedish DJ and producer Alesso will headline Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Thailand 2025. The festival will take place from January 17-19 at the beautiful Boat Avenue Lakefront in Phuket. Fans …
Swedish DJ Alesso to headline EDC Thailand 2025 in Phuket Read More
Heifer number TS 660012 is one of eight young cows at the Thai Danish Dairy Farm in Muak Lek that have had an embryo of a Red Danish Milking cow …
Am I pregnant? Read More
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will submit a new report to Stortinget in 2025, outlining the assistance provided to Norwegian citizens abroad, including during crises. The ministry is now …
Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs seeks input for new report on citizen assistance abroad Read More
The Finnish Embassy in Thailand has extended its deepest condolences after a devastating school bus fire that claimed the lives of 23 people, including 20 students and three teachers. This …
Finnish Embassy offers condolences amid Thailand bus fire tragedy Read More
The Sweden-Thailand Sustainable Development Forum 2024 took place at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok. This event, part of the Sustainability Expo (SX 2024), marks the fourth year …
Sweden and Thailand reinforce sustainability ties at 2024 forum Read More
Candela, the innovative Swedish company known for its electric-powered boats, has made its official debut in Bangkok, Thailand—often referred to as the “Venice of the East.” Founded in 2014 in …
Swedish electric boat pioneer Candela arrives in Thailand Read More
Danish International Adoption (DIA) is closing after months of criticism, the agency announced in a letter to the Minister for Social Affairs and Housing, Anne Sophie Hæstorp Andersen. The closure …
Denmark’s only adoption agency closes for good Read More
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Michaela Friberg-Storey, from Sweden, as the UN Resident Coordinator in Thailand. This role is crucial, as she leads the UN Country Team to …
New Swedish UN Resident Coordinator appointed in Thailand Read More
The popular Danish band ‘Michael Learns to Rock’ is performing in Bangkok November 8 2024. Their tour “Take Us To Your Heart” brings the band back to Bangkok, offering fans …
Michael Learns to Rock is coming to Bangkok Read More
IKEA has partnered with the Mirror Foundation to assist flood victims in Northern Thailand, encouraging customers to donate IKEA furniture to help restore the homes of those affected. On September …
IKEA joins forces with Mirror Foundation to support flood victims in Northern Thailand Read More
Thailand’s Foreign Ministry announced a postponement in the launch of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, originally scheduled for December 2024. This delay does not change the visa-exempt status for …
Thailand postpones ETA launch Read More
Over 200 members of Thai-Nordic Association partied the night away on Saturday 28 September 2024. The long awaited party of the year rolled off without a hitch thanks to meticulous …
Great Crayfish Party in Bangkok Read More
I have to jump back quickly to September. On the 21st of September, a rainy Saturday, SWEA Bangkok was celebrating, that it is now 45 years since SWEA was founded …
Agneta’s world: Welcome October! Read More
Wooden sculptures, vibrant colors, and bold contrasts greet visitors at AP Space 86 in Bangkok, where Danish artist Peter Ringgaard’s exhibition “Without Boundary” is showcased until October 28. A faceless …
Live “Without Boundary” and experience Peter Ringgaard’s exhibition in Bangkok Read More
I went to visit them all: Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Italy, Spain, Romania, Belgium—and the list goes on. It was a European tour that most people dream about, yet I was …
Exploring Europe in an hour in Bangkok Read More
Swedish-born Patrik Gustavsson is living the professional dream in Asia. This week, the 23-year-old made his national team debut for Thailand where he scored and assisted against Vietnam. In this …
Swede with goal and assist in national team debut for Thailand: “Feels very good” Read More
Two Thai-Danish sisters Anika Jagota (16) and Annetta Jagota (14) recently founded an outreach project, which they have named the Rock Bottom Project. Their mission is to empower deaf individuals …
Two sisters founded project to empower deaf people in Bangkok Read More
On September 26, Pinsuda Jayanama, Director-General of the Department of International Organizations, was designated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs to chair the foreign ministerial meeting of the Foreign Policy …
Thailand hosts foreign ministerial meeting on health promotion Read More
The Danish government’s controversial proposal to allow the import of medication from several Asian countries, such as Thailand, India, and China, has stirred a significant debate that reaches beyond Danish …
Danish government considers medication imports from Asia, including Thailand and China Read More
Photo: Facebookpage of the Malaysian Embassy HelsinkiThe Malaysian Embassy in Helsinki, currently chairing the ASEAN Helsinki Committee for 2024, has taken steps to strengthen ties between Southeast Asia and Scandinavia. …
ASEAN and Finland forge new ties through Malaysian Embassy initiative Read More
The Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pattaya is welcoming Norwegian youth to sign up for confirmation classes, offering a mix of online lessons and in-person meetings when possible. The confirmation ceremony …
Seamen’s church in Pattaya invites youth to confirmation classes Read More
Thailand’s landmark marriage equality bill has been signed into law by king Maha Vajiralongkorn on Spetember 24. This makes Thailand the third country in Asia to legalize same sex marriages …
Thailand’s king legalizes same sex marriage Read More
Starting December 1, 2024, Thailand will require citizens from 93 visa-free countries, including Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before their visit. This comes …
Thailand makes ETA mandatory for 93 visa-free nations, including Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden Read More
In the heart of Bangkok, the new Danish pastor is ready to step into an important role for the Danish community in Thailand. Nicolaj Stubbe Hørlyck and his wife, Anna, …
Meet Bangkok’s new Danish pastor with a one-way ticket! Read More
From humble beginnings as a personal gym trainer in Hanoi to setting up a manufacturing plant of bespoke gym equipment in Bangkok, it has been a long and interesting journey …
Fysik: Swedish-Thai designer and producer of bespoke fitness gear Read More
A 70-year-old Finnish man died after crashing his car into a house pillar in Nong Tat Subdistrict, Buriram Province, on September 18, at 4:00 PM. The Buriram City Police and …
Finnish man dies after crashing his car into a house pillar Read More
Thailand’s new Tourism Minister, Sorawong Thienthong, is exploring the reintroduction of a 300-baht tourism tax for international visitors, aiming to boost tourism revenue to at least 3 trillion baht this …
Thailand considers reintroducing 300-baht tourism tax for international travellers Read More
Swedish digital banking company Vilja has expanded into Thailand, marking its entry into the ASEAN market. At a launch event in Bangkok, the company signed partnerships with four local firms …
Swedish company Vilja enters Thailand to drive digital banking innovation Read More
A group of around 60 prospective adoptive parents is preparing a lawsuit against the Norwegian state after the Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Bufdir) suspended adoptions from several …
Adoption seekers to sue Norwegian state over halt in foreign adoptions Read More
Danny Annan is the newly appointed Danish Ambassador to Thailand and Cambodia. During his posting, he will be joined by his wife, Carinne, and two of his children, Markus and …
Danny Annan: The New Danish Ambassador to Thailand and Cambodia Read More
CS MEDICA A/S, a Danish MedTech specializing in pain management, autoimmune diseases, and stress-related disorders, has reached what the company would call a milestone with their Cannasen Pain Patch being …
Danish Pain Patch approved in Malaysia Read More
In all the countries in Asia and in all the Nordic countries there are many children with a dual nationality whether or not it is legally registered. Imagine if we …
Let’s set up a Nordic-Asian Summer Kids exchange Read More
A Swedish man, identified by the initials SUE, is on trial in Bali. He was arrested on July 31 for receiving 201.28g of hashish, sent by mail from Thailand. Bali’s …
Swede faces 15 years, Thai couple may get death penalty in Bali drug case Read More
Thailand and Sweden are advancing urban agriculture with innovative vertical farming technologies. In Thailand, DiStar Fresh is pioneering a hyper-local farming model, addressing the challenges posed by the tropical climate. …
Thailand and Sweden lead sustainable urban farming revolution Read More
Swedish entrepreneur Michael Baines, founder of The Man That Rescues Dogs Foundation in Thailand, has released his new book “Home. Made.” with 70% of the royalties going towards supporting stray …
70% of royalties from Michael Baines’ new book to support Thai stray dogs Read More
A new police report has uncovered that around 600 criminals, many of them based in countries like Thailand, are driving a large portion of the crime taking place in Sweden. …
People in Thailand control major crime in Sweden Read More
Officials from Thailand’s Labour Ministry visited Thai berry pickers in Munkfors, Sweden, last week to inspect working conditions and ensure fair wages and benefits. Somchai Morakotsriwan, director-general of the Department …
Thai labour ministry inspects conditions of berry pickers in Sweden Read More
The Swedish man, Ahmed, who recently revealed how he was cheated out of 300.000 THB in cash by a Thai woman, Kesinee, is now back in Sweden, awaiting the case …
Swedish scam victim back in Sweden while case in Thailand pending Read More
After almost three months in Sweden and two bad colds, I was more than happy to board the Finnair flight and return home to Bangkok. I arrived very early in …
Back in bustling Bangkok and happy to be home. Read More
You can now donate your old bras, underwear, socks and swimwear to the new eco-friendly project “We Want Your Old Bras”. The project, which is a partnership between women’s lingeri …
Donate your old bras and underwear for a good cause Read More
Bangkok Patana School has just served up something special: new ITF (International Tennis Federation) certified tennis courts. This makes Bangkok Patana School only the second facility in Thailand to receive …
Game, Set and Match! Bangkok Patana gets ITF Certified Tennis Courts Read More
The Danish National Liaison Office (NLO) in Thailand has officially closed, marking the end of Denmark’s long-standing police presence in the country. The office, which had supported efforts against corruption, …
Danish National Liaison Office in Thailand closes as Carsten Andersen departs Read More