Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The ScandAsia magazine for November 2023 is out now. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia November 2023 You can also read …
ScandAsia Magazine November 2023 Read More
ScandAsia followed along when the Danish Church in Thailand visited Human Help Network Foundation Thailand (HHNFT) at its Learning Center / Asean Education Center (AEC) for migrant children in Pattaya …
‘The Pink School’ in Pattaya Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Thailand has gathered information about marriage in Thailand for Danish citizens on its website. On its Facebook page, the embassy stresses how marriage in Thailand …
Want to get married in Thailand as a Dane? Here’s what to know Read More
Do you wish to gain the opportunity to connect, share knowledge and develop new business relationships? Then look no further, as the Norway-Asia Business Summit 2023 is just around the …
Norway-Asia Business Summit 2023 open for registration Read More
Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce is hosting an Independence Day Gala on Saturday 2nd of December 2023. And you’re invited! The gala will take place as Landmark Hotel in Bangkok, and …
Join ThaiFin for its Independence Day Gala 2023! Read More
Life has fast deteriorated for Jane Sorensen during the only one and half a year since we first found and interviewed the half-Danish half-Thai descendant of the Danish boatswain Villy …
Further to the life of Jane Sorensen Read More
Thai Vietjet is expanding its international flight network in response to Thailand granting visa-free travel to Chinese nationals. Starting December 6, 2023, the airline will introduce new daily flights between …
Thai Vietjet adds flights to China Read More
Thailand has experienced a decline in its global talent attraction, according to the Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2023. In the latest index ranking, conducted by INSEAD, Thailand dropped from 75th …
Thailand failing to attract global talent while Nordic countries dominates top 10 Read More
The sky was overcast as the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pattaya cycled off on its ‘Tour de Gulf of Thailand’ at 08am this morning from Chumpon. But the mood was …
Tour de Gulf of Thailand 2023 has now begun Read More
A Norwegian man sustained serious injuries after being hit by a motorbike on Jomtien Beach Road near the entrance of Soi 8, on November 11. According to eyewitnesses, Arne Helge …
Norwegian pedestrian critically injured in Pattaya by Danish biker Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Thailand in collaboration with the Danish firm Novo Nordisk Pharma (Thailand) Limited joined hands with the Diabetes Association of Thailand and Association of Thailand NCD …
Denmark together with Novo Nodisk joins hands with Thailand to tackle health issues Read More
Pattaya Police is strengthening its security measures of Pattaya Walking Street, as well as ensuring the well-being of tourists. This is due to the high season which is approaching, where …
Pattaya prepares for high season with more safety measures Read More
On Saturday, 11 November 2023, a shooting happened along Sunthonkosa Road in Bangkok. One person is dead, and another in critical condition. Here’s what happened, according to Bangkok Post. Shots …
Shooting in Bangkok on Saturday appeared targeted Read More
The 7-minute long aftermovie of the Nordic Run 2023 is here! Embassy of Finland in Bangkok thanks all participants and sponsors on its Facebook page for making the event possible. …
Nordic Run 2023: The Aftermovie Read More
The Finnish design house, Marimekko, experienced a notable 13 percent growth in sales within the Asia-Pacific region in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023. The Asia-Pacific’s is Marimekko’s second-largest …
Finnish Marimekko experienced an increase of 13 percent in sales within the Asia-Pacific Read More
The restaurant, Steak On Stone, invites you to dine with them as they proudly present exclusive dishes like Danish-made duck and apple pie. Steak On Stone is located in Hua …
Treat yourself with Danish-made duck and apple pie at restaurant in Hua Hin Read More
Thai fashion retailer, Jaspal Plc, secured the rights to import and distribute products of the Finnish brand Marimekko in Vietnam and Malaysia. It also was appointed to handle the import …
Thai fashion house Jaspal secures rights to import and distribute Marimekko and others Read More
Nordlaks sent its first shipment of salmon directly to Asia by flight from Evenes in Norway, On Tuesday, November 7. The Norwegian company has stated, that they will continue to …
Nordlaks sends salmon to Asia by direct flight Read More
Thai rapper and singer, MILLI, was invited to perform at the Swedish music streaming platform’s event, “Spotify House SXSW in Sydney 2023” recently held in Australia. MILLI had been selected …
Thai artist MILLI invited to perform at Spotify event Read More
Information on polling stations abroad for the presidential election to be held in January 2024 can be found on the election website of the Ministry of Justice at vaalit.fi. The …
Early voting locations abroad for the Finnish elections released Read More
Voters who are registered in Moss municipality but currently staying abroad can vote in the county council elections in Østfold from November 6 to November 17. The Ministry of Local …
Norwegians from Moss can now vote for the local re-election Read More
If you plan to visit Denmark during Christmas, The Embassy of Denmark in Thailand encourages you to start applying for your visa now. This will naturally only apply to foreigners …
Visa reminder: Going to Denmark for Christmas? Read More
Swedish security company Securitas recently celebrated the opening of its new combined Head Office and Operations Office in Thailand. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Country President of Securitas …
Swedish Securitas celebrates opening of new offices in Thailand Read More
Norse Atlantic Airways recently launched its first direct flight between Oslo, Norway and Bangkok, Thailand on 2 November 2023 in an attempt to strengthen ties and cultural exchange between the …
Norse Atlantic Airways launches direct flights between Oslo and Bangkok Read More
Chef Nilas Corneliussen, Swedish/Danish (mother Danish/father Swedish). Came to Thailand to do Thai boxing, was forced to stop due to an injury. Studied economy at The University of Bangkok. Was …
Chef Nilas at Villa Franzén Read More
ScandAsia had the pleasure to welcome H.E. Anna Hammargren, the new Swedish Ambassador to Thailand, on 23. October 2023. A tall, distinguished woman with long hair and engaging eyes. Anna …
Meet the New Swedish Ambassador to Thailand Read More
Norwegian oil company Aker BP and construction firm Aibel held the first steel cutting ceremony for the Munin platform in Thailand. A platform which is being built for the Yggdrasil …
Steel cutting ceremony in Thailand for Norwegian platform Read More
Southeast Asian SME digital finance platform, Funding Societies, secures US$7.5 million in debt funding from Norfund. A Norwegian Development Financial Institution (DFI). This marks the first debt transaction done by …
Norway funds Southeast Asian enterprises Read More
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) launched direct flights from Copenhagen, Denmark to Bangkok, Thailand after a ten-year absence. “Thailand and the Scandinavian countries have a long history of friendship and cooperation and …
Scandinavian Airlines resumes direct flights between Copenhagen and Bangkok Read More
People on Reddit have revealed customs that can be considered extremely offensive in their countries that tourists might not know. For instance in Thailand and Sweden. In Thailand, people said …
What not to do in Thailand and Sweden as a tourist Read More
Finnish travel agencies recently reported that there is a high demand for holiday packages among Finns, particularly trips to foreign countries as well as domestic destinations, according to YLE. Laura …
Travel agencies report high demand for holiday packages among Finns Read More
Norwegian foreign minister Espen Barth Eide said despite Norway’s supporting Israel’s right to self-defense, Norway believes Israel may have broken international law in the ongoing war in the Middle East, …
Norway says Israel may have broken international law in ongoing war in Middle East Read More
The Thai daily newspaper, Thai Rath, did a video-interview with Danish Ambassador to Thailand, Jon Thorgaard as part of its “Ambassador Talk” series. Now the video is uploaded on YouTube. …
Ambassador Jon Thorgaard interviewed by Thai Rath Read More
The seventh round of free trade agreement negotiations between Thailand and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) will be held in Geneva, Switzerland on 6-9 November 2023. According to Auramon …
7th round of Thai-EFTA negotiation to be held in Geneva Read More
Travelmedia Nordic awarded Thailand as the “Best Destination Outside Europe,” at the Danish Travel Awards 2023 based on a survey conducted by Epinion, a Danish analytical institution, among 3,000 Danish …
Travelmedia Nordic recognizes Thailand as “Best Destination Outside Europe” Read More
Around 600 sporty Thai and Nordic people joined on Sunday 29 October 2023 the first Nordic Run, organized jointly by all the Nordic embassies in Thailand. The embassies had quickly …
First Nordic Run in Bangkok a success Read More
Bangkok-based hotel owner, operator and investor, Minor Hotels announced the launch of the five-star “NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa” in Helsinki, Finland as a part of its expansion plans in …
Bangkok-based hotel to launch new property in Finland Read More
The European Union (EU) Delegation to Thailand together with the Embassies and Cultural Institutes of the EU Member States and Ukraine will hold “The European Union Film Festival 2023: Bridging …
European films to be screened in Bangkok, Thailand in “European Union Film Festival 2023” Read More
The Swedish furniture retailer IKEA will open its new branch, “IKEA Sukhumvit” under the “City-Center Store” concept at Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand on the first of December 2023. The new store …
IKEA to open new branch at Sukhumvit of Bangkok in December Read More
An annual international jazz festival, “ The Rhythm of the Night” will be held at central Pattaya Beach, Chonburi province, Thailand on 10-11 November 2023. The event will feature international …
Jazz festival “ The Rhythm of the Night” to be held in Pattaya of Thailand Read More
The Danish Embassy in Thailand is hosting a visit by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency (Miljøstyrelsen) to advance collaboration on the bio-circular-green agenda. On Wednesday 25 October 2023, the Danish …
Danish visit to strengthen Thai circular economy Read More
Norwegian telecom company Telenor reported that its earnings in the third-quarter reached above expectations due to growing mobile service revenue and lower energy prices in the Nordics. “The third quarter …
Telenor reports “solid growth and earnings” in third quarter Read More
The association for nordic people living in Phuket, Skandinaver på Phuket, has developed a ringbinder with all the papers elderly people (as well as other mortals) should prepare and fill …
Help for relatives in case of death in Thailand Read More
Scandinavians who are currently residing in Thailand or are planning to make a visit may reconsider their decisions as Thailand’s Pollution Control Department reported on Tuesday, 24 October 2023 that …
Air pollution in Thailand forecasted to be worse in coming time Read More
Thailand’s four-year national innovation plan of Srettha Thavisin’ government is set to elevate the country’s technology and innovation sectors and increase more numbers of startups, beginning in 2024. Thailand aims …
Thailand plans to elevate technology sector and increase numbers of new startups Read More
Experts in Thailand’s foreign policies shared their opinions that the “quiet diplomacy” Thailand has exercised since Prayut Chan-O-Cha’s administration for nine years is “irrelevant” to continue practicing today and advised …
Thailand’s foreign policies must be reviewed, according to experts Read More
Suspected gunmen conducted several coordinated attacks in the Tak Bai district in Southern Thailand in the early hours of Saturday, 21 October 2023, police stated. An improvised explosive device (IED) …
Coordinated attacks and bombings in Tak Bai, Thailand Read More
The European Union (EU) delegation paid a visit to the southern border of Thailand which separates the country from Malaysia to gain insights about the current situations in the South. …
EU delegation visits Southern border of Thailand Read More
This is the final call for any student who is interested in exploring possibilities in going to study in Sweden as the Sweden Pavilion at the OCSC International Education Expo …
Shout out to students who want to study in Sweden: Sign up now Read More
It’s back! Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce is once again inviting you to its annual signature event “Seafood under the Stars.” The event will take place on Thursday, 25 January 2024 …
Come to Seafood Under The Stars 2024! Read More