Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
On August 26, 2024, 71-year-old Norwegian Wiggo Marthinsen sustained severe injuries when an automatic door at a well-known bus company abruptly closed, causing him to fall and fracture his hip. …
Norwegian man in ICU; Thai bus company faces scrutiny. Read More
Finnair is expanding its winter flight schedule to Asia, offering more options for European travellers seeking warm-weather destinations. Starting November 2, the airline will increase its flights from Helsinki to …
Finnair expands flights to Thailand, boosting connectivity to Phuket Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for September 2024 is out now. To download the issue as pdf file: Click Here You can also read the magazine online here: Read Online Subscribe to ScandAsia …
ScandAsia Magazine September 2024 Read More
The Swedish and Danish embassies in Bangkok have announced the return of the European Languages Café 2024 on their Facebook page. The event will be held on September 26 at …
European Languages Café returns to Bangkok on September 26 Read More
Yesterday marked International Literacy Day, an event recognized by UNESCO to emphasize the role of literacy in personal development and societal participation. Literacy plays a crucial role in accessing knowledge …
International Literacy Day breaking taboos in Thailand Read More
The prices of blueberry and lingonberry jam may soon increase, as fewer berry pickers have been in the Swedish forests this year. Many berry pickers come from Thailand, but this …
Sweden: Fewer Thai berry pickers causes rise in jam prices Read More
Danish furniture company Jysk is closing its stores in Thailand after nearly six years due to challenges in retaining its customer base following Covid-19. “It was the franchisee, Boonthavorn Group, …
Danish furniture store Jysk closes in Thailand Read More
A 42-year-old Swedish man named Ahmet is seeking justice after being scammed by a Thai woman who promised him marriage, only to discover she was already married. Ahmet sought help …
Swedish man scammed by Thai woman promising marriage, loses over 300,000 baht Read More
Swedish company Saab, whose Gripen Fighter jets recently were chosen to modernize the Royal Thai Air Force, is turning its attention to the Philippines. The Philippines is seeking to strengthen …
Swedish Saab aims for new order of gripen fighters from Philippines Read More
Robert Lindén, the chairman of Region Blekinge and a member of the Sweden Democrats (SD), has chosen to receive medical care at a luxury hospital in Thailand rather than using …
Blekinge Chairman chooses Thai luxury hospital amid implementing a cost-saving plan for Region Blekinge Read More
The trial of Vernu Vasunta, CEO of the Finnish berry company Kiantama, and his Thai business partner, Kalyakorn “Durian” Phongpit, commenced in Lapland District Court on Tuesday. The pair stands …
Finnish berry execs on trial for human trafficking, court expects 6-month proceedings Read More
Bangchak Corporation Plc, a leading Thai energy conglomerate, is committing 120 billion baht to expand its business operations, with a significant focus on the upstream petroleum sector. Central to this …
Bangchak’s expansion fueled by investments in Norway’s Okea ASA Read More
A pregnant woman in Denmark has lost her unborn child after contracting the Zika virus during a trip to Thailand early in her pregnancy. The case, confirmed by the Statens …
Pregnant woman in Denmark lost unborn child after Zika infection in Thailand Read More
A new strategic partnership has been made between Generator and Freehand Hotels, an award-winning developer and operator of experiential hostels and boutique hotels in Europe and the USA, and Dusit …
Dusit Hotels and Resorts and Generatorand Freehand Hotels in partnership to boost global expansion in new markets Read More
The city of Turku is set to host the Karaoke World Championships from October 7-12, attracting participants from over 30 countries. The event, which has been held annually since 2003, …
Karaoke World Championships draws global attention to Turku Read More
In a press release Mekong River Commission Secretariat warns about high water levels. Persistent and heavy rainfall in northern Thailand and Lao PDR has significantly raised water levels along the …
Intensified rainfall puts key monitoring stations on alert Read More
Chiang Mai Immigration authorities have detained over 30 foreigners in a recent crackdown on visa overstayers, with the majority facing legal action and deportation. Among those apprehended is a 36-year-old …
Chiang Mai immigration detains over 30 foreigners, including Norwegian tourist Read More
Kasetsart University and Åbo Akademi University in Finland have signed a historic agreement to jointly offer a Double Degree program in Animal Health Technology. The signing ceremony took place on …
Kasetsart University and Åbo Akademi University Collaborate on Double Degree in Animal Health Technology Read More
Last week, Chargé d’Affaires Miika Tomi and Special Advisor Kimmo Pekari celebrated the grand opening of a new HEI School in Phuket. The new HEI school located in Phuket.Last week …
New HEI school in Phuket Read More
Singapore authorities have intercepted two vessels, Maersk Campton and Maersk Candor, suspected of carrying toxic waste during their transit through Singapore. The cargo, which was en route to Thailand, has …
Southeast Asia used as a dumping ground: Two Maersk ships ordered to return Read More
Siriraj Hospital, part of Mahidol University’s Faculty of Medicine, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Novo Nordisk Pharma (Thailand) Co., Ltd. This agreement aims to advance research and …
Siriraj Hospital and Novo Nordisk partner on chronic diseases research and development Read More
The Royal Thai Air Force has chosen the Swedish Gripen Fighter Jet over the US-made F16s. The decision was made after the selection committee had reviewed all of the details …
Thai Air Force chooses Swedish fighter jet Read More
Norway’s trade with Indonesia and Thailand saw notable shifts in the first half of 2024, with seafood and fertilizers emerging as key exports. According to recent data, seafood exports to …
Norwegian trade with Indonesia and Thailand shows growth Read More
Bookings to Thailand have increased with 30 percent, according to TUI Sweden. Especially sales in December and February have gone up. Among other popular destinations are Greece, Canary Islands and …
TUI Sweden: Rise in bookings to Thailand Read More
Danish celebrity Dennis Knudsen has now deleted photos from his dream vacation in Thailand. He continues to face backlash even after removing Instagram posts that showcased his family’s close interactions …
Dennis Knudsen now deletes photos amid continuing backlash Read More
Per Linnér is the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok’s new Deputy Head of Mission and Head of the Politics, Trade and Promotion Section. His responsibilities include overseeing the planning and execution …
Sweden’s Embassy in Bangkok welcomes new Deputy Head of Mission Read More
Danny Annan, the Danish Ambassador-designate to Thailand, has been actively visiting Danish companies throughout the country. His goal is to better understand the significant roles these companies play in Thailand’s …
Danish Ambassador-designate visits Danish companies in Thailand Read More
The Royal Thai Air Force is expected to announce its selection of a new fighter jet this week, with the Swedish-made Gripen E-model emerging as the likely choice, according to …
Thai Air Force likely to choose Swedish gripen fighter jet Read More
Danish celebrity Dennis Knudsen is in the spotlight after posting a video on Instagram showing himself, his partner Jeppe, and his three children interacting closely with elephants during their vacation …
Dennis Knudsen faces backlash over elephant interaction in Thailand Read More
The kindergarten Home of Praise in the Khlong Toei slum. In the heart of Bangkok’s largest and oldest slum, Khlong Toei, Norwegians Mission Society has transformed lives of underprivileged children …
How The Norwegian Mission Society supports underprivileged children in Bangkok’s largest slum Read More
In the muddy, worn streets of the Klong Toey slum, a green roof glows like a beacon of hope amidst the dark brown surroundings. Small children in uniforms run around, …
Slum, hope and harmony Read More
On August 21, 2024 the Swedish Ambassador to Thailand, Ms. Anna Hammargren, visited the Chairwoman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Thailand, Ms. Pornprapai Kanchanarin. The meeting was …
Swedish Ambassador visits Thailand’s Human Rights Commission Read More
Danish man Søren Larsen, 65, might be going to prison in Thailand for a full year, Ekstrabladet writes. It all began in October last year, where Søren Larsen had trouble …
Danish man fears being sent to prison in Thailand Read More
Danish pharmaceutical company Bavarian Nordic announced on August 22 that it is “better prepared” to supply its mpox vaccine amid a recent surge in cases, compared to its response during …
Bavarian Nordic ‘better prepared’ for mpox vaccine demand amid more cases in Asia Read More
The Finnish Embassy in Bangkok has introduced its new Head of Immigration Affairs, Ms. Saara Grip. Saara recently arrived in Bangkok with her family after a five-year posting in Beijing. …
Finnish Embassy in Bangkok welcomes new Head of Immigration Affairs Read More
Thailand has reported a suspected case of the new, more dangerous Clade 1 strain of mpox. The patient is a European 66-year-old man with residency in Thailand. He recently traveled …
European man might have brought Clade 1 variant of mpox to Thailand Read More
A vibrant kickoff to the evening Last Friday evening, my colleague and I stepped into the vibrant world of the Thai-Nordic Association’s Social Explorer 2 event, a lively gathering set …
Social Explorer 2: A Night of Card Matches and Tailor-Made Memories Read More
Thailand has become an even more popular travel destination for the Danes. The Danish travel agency TUI reports that sales in trips to Thailand has increased by 73 percent, according …
Danish travel agencies report increased sales in trips to Thailand Read More
More than 1,000 Thai workers are preparing for a berry-picking stint in Sweden and Finland. This marks a notable shift in international labor practices. The Department of Employment (DOE) has …
More than 1000 Thai berry-pickers to Sweden and Finland Read More
Correction: It was an Irish tourist Early this morning a 67-year-old Irish tourist named Ultan Michael Browne tragically fell from the 31st floor of a luxury hotel in North Pattaya. …
Irish tourist fell to his death in Pattaya Read More