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A delegation from the Danish food and agriculture sector visited by the end of September and early October 2023 leading Thai companies to deepen close collaboration on sustainable food production. …
Danish agricultural delegation visited Thailand Read More
Thailand will take some steps to improve the safety for foreign tourists, officials said on 4 October 2023, a day after a teenager shot dead two people, a Chinese visitor …
Thailand enhances safety for tourists after mall incident Read More
A 50-year-old Norwegian man was arrested this week under the crime of murder his 39-year-old Thai boyfriend, Charit at a village in Pa Dad district of Chiang Mai province, Thailand. …
Norwegian man kills Thai partner in Chiang Mai Read More
The Thai-Swedish actor and professional volleyball athlete, James Rusemeekae Fagerlund appeared on aThai entertainment program titled “30 Young Joi,” of The Matter channel, giving an interview about their experiences during …
Thai-Swedish actor “Rusemeekae” gives interview on “Journey of the Black Sheep” Read More
Save the date for the 26 November 2023 and come to Gaysorn Urban Resort to celebrate this year’s Danish Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok. Get ready for a Nordic Christmas spirit, …
Get ready for another Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok Read More
Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce kicks off December month with a Christmas Lunch at the Royal Danish Embassy. And you’re invited. Between 11.30 am and 5pm on 1 December 2023 one …
Christmas Lunch at DanCham 2023 lo Read More
The dreadful shooting incident that happened yesterday at Siam paragon shopping mall, located in the center of Bangkok, Thailand, has sent a signal of risks threatening Thailand’s governmental stability, tourism, …
Shooting in center of Bangkok posts risks to Thailand governmental stability, tourism, and economy Read More
A 14-year-old boy, Thai nationality, was arrested with a 9mm pistol at 5.09 PM on Tuesday, 3 October 2023 after committing a shooting at Siam Paragon shopping mall in the …
14-year-old commits shooting in center of Bangkok, 2 foreigners killed, at least 5 people injured Read More
Swedish beauty tech and wellbeing house Foreo is opening a counter in the Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand. After another partnership with King Power Thailand, the Swedish beauty …
More Swedish beauty at Thai airport Read More
The Thai Revenue Department has in a press release explained more about the taxation of income overseas which will affect both some foreigners and some Thai people. The basic idea …
More details on Thai taxation of overseas income Read More
Thailand’s 30th prime minister, Srettha Thavisin said last week that one of the main agendas for his government is to transform Thailand into a major foreign investment destination. In accordance …
Thailand aims to be major foreign investment destination, free trade agreement with EU not yet finalized Read More
The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) recently announced its first official partnership with the Thai major retail business, Big C Supercenter Public Company Limited, promoting the campaign of “Premium-Quality Salmon from …
Norwegian Seafood Council partners with Thai major retail “Big C” promoting premium-quality salmon Read More
Ambassador of Denmark to Thailand, Jon Thorngaard, and his wife Camilla Haddad Thorgaard met Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn last week. The Diplomatic Participants’ Red Cross Committee officially …
Danish Ambassador meets Thai Princess Read More
The head chef of Tokyo Sushi in Reykjavik, Ari Alexander Guðjónsson, told Thai Senator Porntip Rojanasunan to leave the restaurant. In a video posted on social media, Ari tells the …
Thailands Senator Porntip was asked to leave sushi place in Iceland Read More
Located at the heart of the 5-kilometer-long Bang Tao beach in Phuket, a serene and natural haven awaits. Angsana Laguna Phuket Resort is nestled amidst water and bordered by a …
Laguna Phuket’s Area GM, Anders Dimblad, invites to experience the integrated resort island offerings Read More
This is the follow-up to “The headache of a train journey – Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok by train.” The story is based on true events as they were experienced by …
Is Krabi just crap? Read More
Believer 2 has its premiere on 5 October. And viewers might get a grasp of both Southeast Asia and Scandinavia while watching the action thriller. For the filming for this …
Believer 2 was filmed in both Norway and Thailand Read More
Addictions are one of the most challenging conditions any person can face. They not only have an immense physical and psychological impact on those affected, but they also affect those …
A New Dawn: Hope and Healing in the Process of Overcoming Addictions through Rehabilitation Read More Nordic expats living in Thailand for more than 180 days in a year must from 1 January 2024 include their foreign income in their tax calculation to the Thai Revenue …
Soon expats living in Thailand must include foreign income in tax calculation Read More
Scandinavians in Thailand who are thinking of where to enjoy this year’s Halloween party should put Pattaya into the list. Because October is the time to have fun, The Pattaya …
Planning ahead to enjoy Halloween party in Pattaya Read More
Bank of Thailand (BOT) said on 26 September 2023 that they will relax foreign exchange rules for non-residents, to make it easier for foreigner to do business in the country. …
Doing business in Thailand will be easier for foreigners Read More
Danish Ambassador to the Philippines, Frans-Michael Mellbin, said Filipino water companies exchanged ideas with Danish counterparts in both Copenhagen and Aarhus on September 22, 2023. Officials from Metropolitan Waterworks and …
Philippines inspired by Danish water management Read More
Sathorn Unique Tower, also called the Ghost Tower, remains abandoned and unfinished. Since its inception in 1990, a lot and nothing has happened. Back then, 49 floors of luxurious apartments …
Thailand’s Ghost Tower still left in ruins Read More
The Sweden Pavilion will participate in the SX Sustainability Expo 2023, ASEAN’s largest sustainability expo, which will take place at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand from …
Sweden to participate in SX Sustainability Expo 2023 held in Bangkok Read More
Thai Airways International (THAI) is planning to add more flights to international destinations as well as launch new ones. According to CEO Chai Eamsiri, the airline will launch new flights …
THAI airline plans more flights to Norway and other countries Read More
Three Thai students attended the Children’s General Assembly (CGA) 2023 held in Billund, Denmark. Paritchaya Vornpuan, 16 years old, from Srinakharinwirot University Demonstration School Prasarnmit, Pimthita Kittavornrut, 16 years old, …
Thai students attend Children General Assembly held in Denmark Read More
Staff from the Embassy of Denmark in Thailand spent their Sunday on 24 September biking around Bangkok to promote “International Car-Free Day.” In cooperation with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and The …
Danish Ambassador promoted biking in Bangkok Read More
The Scandinavian-style interior has become more popular in recent years in Thailand as we can see that many coffee shops, cafes and restaurants, hotels, homes, and more are decorated so. …
Style your home with Scandinavian aesthetics crafted by “Muuto” Read More
Thailand’s opposition, Move Forward, named a new leader on Saturday, September 23. This is after Pita Limjaroenrat, who led the party to a great election victory in May, stepped down …
Thailand’s Move Forward Party names new leader Read More
Thailand’s new prime minister, Srettha Thavisin, says that his government will change its cannabis policy. The government wants to limit the use to medical purposes within the next six months. …
Thailand in major U-turn on drug policy Read More
Last week, yet another round of free trade negotiations between EFTA and Thailand was held in Bangkok, moving the parties one step closer towards a full agreement, the Norwegian Embassy …
Norway and Thailand: One step closer to free trade Read More
During the pandemic, the Danish Church of Thailand was restricted from holding services in the church. So they moved them to private homes, where they couldn’t be too many people …
Home services are a success at the Danish Church Thailand Read More
Thailand’s Labor Ministry announced on Thursday, 21 September 2023 that the department aims to send approximately 100,000 skilled workers abroad in 2024. According to Department of Employment director-general Pairoj Chotikasatien, …
Thailand aims to send more skilled workers abroad Read More
Note: This article was run through ChatGPT to help improve the language. First you will read my version. Below is what ChatGPT suggested. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasing the gap …
Artificial Intelligence increases gap between rich and poor countries Read More
Success with expatriation results in high ROI for companies, top-tier talent for countries, thriving expat employees and families, and a strong pipeline of young graduates taking on a global career. …
Expat Advising – Turning Expatriations into Success with New Products & Services Read More
The Ancient Town of Si Thep and its Associated Dvaravati Monuments in Phetchabun province of Thailand has been recently listed on the UNESCO World heritage site during the the World …
Ancient town in Phetchabun of Thailand gets listed on UNESCO World Heritage Read More
A 61 year long Thai-Danish milk partnership will be in focus, when the Danish Minister for Food and Agriculture and the Thai Minister for Agriculture and Cooperatives will meet in …
Danish ‘Red Cow’ returning to Thailand Read More
Norwegian salmon brand Salma pushes themselves back into the Asian market after initial efforts were disrupted by the pandemic. During the Seafood Expo Asia (SEA) event which was held from …
Norwegian salmon brand is ready for South East Asia Read More
Miss Universe Finland finalist, Sa Myer Oo, turned the spot light from herself to a greater issue that is close to her heart – helping refugee children in Myanmar. Children …
Miss Universe Finland finalist sheds light on Burmese refugee children Read More
Sweden’s Championship in professional cooking are celebrating their 40th anniversary in Stockholm on 19 October 2023, where they will find the Chef of the Year 2023. And this year, young …
Famous Thai chef to join Swedish jury in ‘Chef of the Year’ Read More
Finland and Denmark rank 2nd and 3rd on the global “Digital Quality of Life” index developed by SurfShark. Singapore and Sweden ranks also high, they are 10th and 11th on …
Digital quality of life: Scandinavia ranks at the top Read More
The Danish Church Thailand will be expanding its activities to Hua Hin in the next couple of months. More and more Danes seem to cluster in the city of Hua …
Danish Church of Thailand expands to Hua Hin Read More
A prosperous discussion on “Plastic Waste: Management and Social Awareness” will be held on 20 September 2023 from 6 PM to 8.30 PM at Tetra Pak, Bhiraj Tower, 36th Floor …
Join prosperous discussion on “Plastic Waste: Management and Social Awareness” Read More
Jonas Andersson – the well-known Thai-Swedish entertainer singing mostly Thai country songs – was a surprise bonus for the participants at the 2023 Cray Fish Party of the Thai Nordic …
Lively Crayfish Party 2023 in Bangkok Read More
Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, one of the leaders of the Thai political movement, Move Forward, visited Denmark the last week of August and the first week of September 2023 – and fell …
Move Forward leader fell in love with Denmark Read More
Every now and then, one bumps into the word Viking. The Vikings never seem to stop impressing us. Here I will introduce you to another kind of Vikings, the siblings …
The Little Vikings by Clair and Kent Read More
Tanachira Retail Corporation Public Company Limited (TAN), the importer and distributor of the Danish jewelry brand Pandora, the Finnish fashion house Marimekko, and other luxury brands in Thailand is planning …
“Pandora” and “Marimekko” importer and distributor TAN to elevate its business strategy Read More
The Swedish Ministry of Justice has awarded VFS Global to provide visa services in 37 countries. Under the new agreement, VFS Global will continue to operate on behalf of the …
The Swedish ministry of Justice has renewed the global visa contract with VFS Read More
Thailand has secured the ninth spot among 87 countries listed as the most business-friendly in 2023, the Royal Thai Embassy in the U.S recently shared on its Facebook page. The …
Scandinavia in top while Thailand is ranked 9th most business-friendly country in 2023 Read More
Luang Namtha city in Laos had a 4.1 magnitude earthquake at half past three on Tuesday, 12 September 2023 and the tremors were sensed in Chiang Rai province, Thailand. According …
Earthquake in Laos sensed in Chiang Rai province of Thailand Read More