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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
The negotiation of a free trade agreement (FTA) between Thailand and the European Union (EU) will start from 18-22 September 2023 in Brussels, Belgium. The meeting will consist of the …
Thai-EU free trade negotiations to start next week Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is working on a campaign to make tourists from all over the world see Thailand as a sustainable place that prioritizes ecological protection. Thapanee …
TAT wants global tourists to see Thailand as a sustainable destination Read More
Danish 60-year-old Tony Dakota has made his presence in Danish media over the last couple of weeks, after featuring in the new, national tv-program ‘Boundlessly in love,’ where cameras followed …
Danish Tony divorced his wife and married Thai transwoman Saiyan Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC), the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC), Swiss-Thai Chamber of Commerce (STCC), and Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) cordially invite you to join the event, …
Do not miss “Business Speed Matching & Welcome Back Networking Cocktail” event Read More
The “Four Regions Floating Market” in Pattaya of Thailand will reopen some of its areas on Tuesday, 12 September 2023 after the severe fire that happened last weekend, according to …
“Pattaya Floating Market” to reopen September 12th Read More
Beer Chang, the Thai beer brand, has bought the Norwegian cognac brand, Larsen Cognac. The deal has been agreed between International Beverage, a subsidiary of Thai Beverage Public Company Limited …
Thai Beer Chang buys Norwegian Larsen Cognac Read More
The tourist attraction in Thailand like the “Four Regions Floating Market” in Pattaya caught fire late last night, Thursday, 7 September 2023, causing severe damages of at least 50 million …
Tourist attraction “Pattaya Floating Market” catches fire, causing severe damages Read More
A 60-year-old Swedish man, Reno Penti Olavi Martin, was arrested on Thursday, 7 September 2023 on Koh Samui island, Surat Thani province of Thailand after a two-year escape from committing …
Swedish drug trafficker arrested on Koh Samui island of Thailand Read More
Swedish foodball coach, Mikael Stahre, has signed a contract with Uthai Thani FC in Thailand, after turning down Norwegian Stabaek. It was on Wednesday, September 6, that Sportbladet revealed that …
Swedish Mikael Stahre has accepted coaching job in Thailand Read More
Bangkok Patana had some wonderful visitors to their Secondary School Arts Faculty. The theme for the project was ‘Solar Punk’: creating visions of a possible future, powered by sustainable energies. …
Solar Punk for the future Read More
For over 30 years, Alzheimer’s research has sought answers about the progressive and irreversible brain disorder that affects millions worldwide, slowly destroying memory and cognitive skills. While we don’t have …
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: Reduce Risk Factors with Dr. Kulrithra Pisanuwongrak Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for September 2023 is out now. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia September 2023 You can also read …
ScandAsia Magazine September 2023 Read More
Thailand’s new government officially took office on Tuesday, September 5, after new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin led the 34 members of his Cabinet to take their oaths of office in …
Thailand’s PM and cabinet takes oath in front of the King Read More
The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE) reported that imports from China, Vietnam, and Thailand have grown in the first seven months of 2023 as these three …
Cambodia imports from neighboring countries grow Read More
I was only 6 years old when I first received a Barbie doll. This doll was completely different from all my other dolls. She was, in my eyes, absolutely beautiful. …
Who is the woman behind the most controversial adult doll, Barbie? Read More
Northern Lights, a commercial carbon transport and storage company started as a partnership between Norwegian Equinor, British Shell and Thailand’s TotalEnergies, has ordered its third CO2 transport ship from China. …
Northern Lights have made third order for Chinese CO2 transport ship Read More
Thailand’s voters rejected in May 2023 in a massive landslide move the military installed government that has ruled the country since the coup in 2014. The coup that was designed …
Thai military chooses lesser evil Read More
Thailand’s king, Maha Vajiralongkorn, has on Saturday, September 2, approved the country’s new coalition government. This appears from a royal letter. The blessing marks the end of four months without …
Thailand’s king approves new government Read More
SAS has reopened its routes between Bangkok and Stockholm, Copenhagen and Oslo for the winter season. To celebrate the occasion, the airline is offering special fares on one-way flights between …
SAS has reopened Bangkok-Scandinavia routes Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok and consulates in Pattaya and Phuket has been forced to change the document requirement for confirmation of annual income on a short notice. “Norwegian …
Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok: New income documentation requirements Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) recently published SweCham President’s Message addressing the chamber’s members, partners, and friends. According to the message, SweCham President Peter Bjork extended his congratulations to …
SweCham President Peter Bjork addresses Thailand new government in his message Read More