Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
On Santa Lucia Day itself, SWECHAM hosted its traditional Christmas dinner at the Westin Hotel. More people than ever had signed up. The GM of The Westin Hotel, Mr. Robert …
SWECHAM hosts traditional Christmas dinner at Westin Bangkok Read More
In July 2025, news of military clashes on the Thai-Cambodia border dominated headlines around the world. Ever since, the border crossings between the two countries have been closed, and tensions …
Holiday plans on hold: Nordic travelers navigate changing government guidance Read More
Denmark’s Foreign Ministry has updated its travel guidance for Thailand after an escalation in the Thailand–Cambodia border dispute. It now advises against all travel to a 50 km zone along …
Denmark updates Thailand travel advice amid worsening Cambodia border dispute Read More
The Miss Finland Organizing Committee has revoked Sarah Dzafce’s title after a racial discrimination controversy, according to Finnish public broadcaster Yle. The committee said she failed her responsibilities as a …
Miss Finland title revoked after racism controversy in social media post Read More
SWEA Bangkok will mark its 25th anniversary with a gala evening on Friday 30 January 2026 at the Sky Ballroom, Skyview Hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 24. The event – previously …
SWEA Bangkok 25 Years Anniversary Gala Read More
The 2025 Nobel Prize ceremonies were held on Tuesday 10 December 2025 in two separate Nordic capitals, in line with long-standing tradition. The Nobel Prizes in Medicine, Literature and the …
The Nobel Prize ceremonies Read More
Novo Nordisk Pharma Thailand and the Royal Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok have donated 430,000 THB (about 86,000 DKK) to the Diabetes Association of Thailand. The money will support flood …
Novo Nordisk and Royal Danish embassy donate 430,000 THB for flood relief in southern Thailand Read More
Thai-Danish beauty queen Anntonia Porsild joined Team Philippines during the 2025 Southeast Asian Games opening ceremony in Bangkok. The Miss Universe 2023 first runner-up carried the Philippines placard at Rajamangala …
Thai-Danish beauty queen leads the Philippines into the SEA Games Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reports continued growth in travel from Sweden and Norway this year. According to TAT, Thailand welcomed 185,580 visitors from Sweden, up 9.52% year-on-year, while …
Swedish and Norwegian arrivals to Thailand increase, says TAT Read More
The film ‘The Bridge on the River Kwai’, about the Death Railway, takes place in the jungle on the border between Burma and Thailand during World War II. The premise …
When Rice Came to Thailand Read More