Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
The Danish-Thai owned relocation service, Pacific Orientation Relocation Services (PORS), has published a new, comprehensive guide for those who are moving to Thailand. The guide is for the first time …
Pacific Orientation Relocation Services launches 2023 guide to Thailand Read More
Have you ever felt as a Nordic expat, that you need more sleep than your Asian colleagues? Then you are actually correct! Scientists from Oura Health Oy in Finland in …
Nordic people sleep more and better than Asians Read More
The Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (DTCC) will host an event, “Business Seminar: Re-Think Your Business with Danish Business Strategist, Jacob Johansen” on 14 September 2023 at The Stable Lodge, Sukhumvit …
Meet Jacob Johansen in DTCC Business Seminar in September 2023 Read More
Thailand’s new Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, planned to visit Laos in an attempt to boost both nations’ ties. According to The Bangkok Post, the decision was taken after a courtesy …
Thailand PM to visit Laos Read More
The Finnish telecommunication company Nokia are collaborating with the Japanese brand Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT Ltd.) with the aim of transforming Thailand’s digital scene to a new level. A …
Nokia and NTT bringing 5G wireless private solutions to Thailand Read More
A 78-year-old Danish businessman traveling in Thailand helped Thai Metropolitan Police arrest a transgender woman called “Nong Lada”. The woman is suspected of having a history of scamming foreigners that …
Dane helps Thai police arrest transgender thief Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) invites you to register for joining the upcoming event, “SweCham Business Connect: Open House Special.” The event will take place on Thursday, 7 September …
Register to join SweCham Business Connect: Open House Special Read More
The Finnish fashion house, Marimekko, recently opened a new concept store in Chiang Mai province, the first branch in the Northern part of Thailand. The shop is located on the …
New branch of Marimekko opens in Chiang Mai, Thailand Read More
Sweden participated in “The 2023 Human Rights Assembly” that was recently held in Thailand, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year, the assembly’s theme …
Sweden joins 2023 Human Rights Assembly in Thailand Read More
After a four month pause, the Cambodian low-cost airline Sky Angkor is back with twice-daily flights from Phnom Penh to the Don Mueang airport in Bangkok from 25 August. The …
Sky Angkor is back with more routes to Bangkok Read More
A 54-year-old Finnish man, Tim Jhani Muhonen, was found dead in a house in Bang Lamung district, Pattaya of Chonburi province, Thailand on late Sunday night, 27 August 2023. According …
Finnish man found dead in Pattaya of Thailand Read More
The Thai-Swedish model and activist, Maria Lynn Ehren also known as Maria Poonlertlarp took part in an art exhibition named “ผู้ปฏิบัติทำ” (Poo-Bpa-Dti-Bat-Tam meaning Practitioner) curated by Santi Taepanich. In Maria’s …
Thai-Swedish model & activist Maria Lynn Ehren takes part in art exhibition in Bangkok Read More
The new Cambodia’s government led by Prime Minister Hun Manet was predicted to prioritize the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in its foreign policy. According to The Khmer Times, …
Cambodia to prioritize ASEAN in foreign policy Read More
The Full Lineup to Road To Ultra Thailand 2023 has arrived, and it includes the famous Norwegian artist Alan Walker. The festival is taking place on the September 22 at …
Alan Walker to join Road To Ultra Thailand 2023 Read More
Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce revealed on Friday, 25 August 2023 that Thai exports had sharply dropped in July, which contracted 6.2% in July from a year earlier, according to Reuters. …
Thai exports drop more than prediction in July Read More
Vietnam’s Central Bank signed an agreement to establish a cross-border payments mechanism between five Southeast Asian (ASEAN) countries including Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines on Friday, 25 August …
Vietnam agrees to establish cross-border payments between other five ASEAN countries Read More
Icelandic technology company Dohop will empower a new interlining agreement between Norse Atlantic Airways and Thai Vietjet. The collaboration is aimed at providing passengers with a wider variety of connections. …
Icelandic Dohop collaborates with Norse Atlantic Airways and Thai Vietjet on partnership Read More
The Khmer Times reported on Thursday, 24 August 2023 that Prime Minister Hun Manet of Cambodia and Thailand’s new Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, vowed to work together on tackling challenges …
New PMs of Thailand and Cambodia vow to work together Read More
While tigers remain an endangered species on a global level, the Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary in the western mountains of central Thailand holds the largest population of protected tigers …
How Thailand rescues tigers and saves the ecosystem at the same time Read More
In the complex and dynamic landscape of diplomacy, some individuals possess a strong ability to build bridges between nations. One such diplomat is Ambassador Joachim Bergström. His journey has been …
Ambassador Bergström – Building bridges between Sweden and Malaysia Read More
When ScandAsia first met Camilla Bailey and Casper Gustafsen it was back in 2020. This was before COVID-19 had truly taken its toll and many things were different back then. …
Mad Wine Bar & Eatery: A Danish couple’s culinary journey in Vietnam Read More
Srettha Thavisin from the Pheu Thai party secured enough votes in parliament on 22 August to become the 30th Prime Minister of Thailand, and received royal endorsement on 23 August. …
Thailand gets new Prime Minister Read More
Thaksin Shinawatra, former Prime Minister of Thailand, returned to the country on 22 August after 15 years in self-imposed exile – but was welcomed by a jail sentence and now …
Former Thai PM returns from exile and gets a rocky welcome Read More
Anntonia Porsild won the title of Miss Universe Thailand 2023 Sunday night, August 20. This means she’ll represent the country in the global competition this November. With a Danish father …
Thai-Danish Anntonia Porsild crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2023 Read More
Bangkok Hospital are throwing a health event under the name, “Hello Sawasdee! To a healthier you.” The event is a gathering of health enthusiasts, medical professionals and individuals seeking to …
Join event to stay fit and embrace mental health Read More
A piece of cardboard behind a 7-Eleven in Klong Toey harbor is the home of Jane Sorensen, the daughter of the Danish Boatswain Villy Sorensen, who through the years from …
My name is Jane Sorensen Read More
Have you ever heard about SWEA? If not, I will give you an introduction to this quite unique, huge women organization. A SWEA, can be described as a female Viking. …
SWEOR, the female Vikings! Read More
This upcoming winter, more flights between Helsinki and Bangkok will be available. As a response to an increase in the demand for travels to Thailand, Finnair will be adding more …
Finnair adds more flights to Thailand Read More
Thailand and Vietnam cordially aimed to tighten their bilateral trade by focusing on young entrepreneurs and start-ups in both countries. According to Sanan Angubolkul, chairman of the Thai Chamber of …
Thailand and Vietnam tightens bilateral trade, focusing on young entrepreneurs and start-ups Read More