Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) urged people to come and visit the event, “Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2023” that is currently ongoing in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Udon Thani, …
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The Embassy of Sweden in Thailand recently organized a seminar addressing “How to prevent LGBTQI+ discrimination and harassment in the workplace” in Bangkok. Attending the event were the Swedish Ambassador …
Seminar on “How to prevent LGBTQI+ discrimination and harassment in the workplace” held in Bangkok Read More
It all began with my boss and a work trip to Kuala Lumpur. I had already set up a line of interviews in KL and in this context, my boss …
The headache of a train journey – Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok by train Read More
This year’s Global gender gap index shows that Thailand has significantly improved on gender equality in the category of educational attainment. The country is ranked 61st, which is up from …
Global gender gap index reports progress in Thailand and the Philippines Read More
The launching ceremony of the “electric scooters as motorcycle-taxi” project of the United Nations Environment Program was held in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, June 23. TAILG of China donated electric …
Chinese EV manufacturer supports Thailand to promote electric scooters Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently launched the “Amazing Muay Thai Travel Experience” campaign to promote the ancient Muay Thai boxing styles from four regions. The four regions include …
Tourism Authority in Thailand launches Muay Thai boxing campaign in four regions Read More
The former headquarters of the East Asiatic Company (EAC), built in 1884 on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, is currently undergoing renovations. Asset World Corp Public Company Limited …
EAC’s former headquarters in Bangkok to become luxury hotel Read More
Finnish fashion and lifestyle brand Marimekko is set to make its Singapore debut. The brand is to open its first store and cafe concept in the Ion Orchard shopping mall …
Finnish fashion brand Marimekko enters Singapore Read More
The book series “Nature of Sourdough” by Thai Chef Sakullak Laisuwannchat of Lynn Loaf was awarded the “Best Bread Book in the World” by Gourmand’s 2023 World Cookbook. The Food …
Thai chef book wins “Best Bread Book in the World” award of Gourmand 2023 World Cookbook Read More
The Danish consular team from the Embassy of Denmark in Thailand recently had an informal meeting with Danes living in Pattaya, Thailand. At the meeting, topics that were discussed included …
Meeting with Danes in Pattaya Thailand Read More
On Monday, June 19, representatives of Myanmar and their neighboring country will meet in Thailand to discuss the crisis in the country. This is due to the turmoil in Myanmar …
Thailand criticized for hosting meeting to discuss military-ruled Myanmar Read More
It all started when Johannes Bergstrom was ordering flowers online. The expensive bouquet he had bought arrived in a plain, white box that looked like it had been bought in …
Swedish innovator with blooming new concept in Bangkok Read More
Thailand and the European Free Trade Association (Efta) started to discuss the free trade agreement (FTA) in Oslo, Norway on Tuesday, and continued through Friday, 16 June 2023. This round …
Thailand continues to discuss free trade agreement in Oslo Read More
A brand new charter plane from Sunclass Airlines has just landed in Copenhagen. The aircraft has a capacity of 385 seats and a 23% reduction in CO2 emissions per passenger. …
Spies launches new Sunclass neofly with 385 seats Read More
The Chinese e-commerce, Alibaba Group, has plans to expand local businesses and online platforms in Europe. “What we will focus more for the future is to build local businesses, so …
Chinese Alibaba aims to expand local business in Europe Read More
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is seeking to buy more F-35A fighter jets from Sweden after the United States recently refused to sell the aircrafts, according to a source. …
Royal Thai Air Force now seeks to buy more fighter jets from Sweden Read More
A minivan heading to Krabi crashed on the Petchkasem Road (Phatthalung – Trang in Thailand) on Tuesday, 13 June 2023, causing five people, three foreigners (no specific nationality revealed) and …
Thai and foreign tourists injured after van heading to Krabi crash Read More
Wonderfruit tickets for 2023 go on sale from today and to June 17. The festival is one of Thailand’s biggest annual events and the tickets has been sold out the …
Wonderfruit 2023 tickets go on sale today Read More
The Swedish leading technology company, Ericsson, reaffirmed its commitment to meet Thai customers’ expectations following a recent report, “5G: The Next Wave,” it published. The report showed that nearly 47% …
Ericsson aims to meet Thai customers with maximum 5G solutions Read More
Dozens of four-legged film-goers arrived in strollers on Saturday, June 10, for the opening of Thailand’s first pet-friendly cinema in Bangkok. The country’s pet industry is considered the second-biggest in …
Thailand opens first pet-friendly cinema Read More
Swedish Ericsson and Thailand’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) have announced ambitious plans to develop Thailand’s own version of Silicon Valley. Ericsson detailed the project called “Thailand Digital Valley” in …
Ericsson commits to Thai Silicon Valley Read More
The global leading pump manufacturer based in Denmark, Grundfos, celebrated its 30th anniversary of operations in Thailand on 9 June 2023. “Over the past three decades, Grundfos has expanded its …
Grundfos Thailand celebrates 30 years as global leader in advanced sustainable water solutions Read More
The Nordic countries have been increasingly vocal about their concerns regarding the rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait. This editorial explores the various reasons behind their focus on this issue …
Why Nordic countries are focusing on Taiwan Read More
YLE revealed that on 1 June 2023, not a single Thai worker had been confirmed to come to the country for the upcoming picking season, following changes in visa procedures. …
No Thai arrives in Finland for berry picking Read More
A Thai state enterprise has cut off power to two border town casinos in Myanmar that allegedly host major organized crime operations. The towns of Shwe Kokko and Lay Kay …
Thailand cuts power to Myanmar casinos, but they keep operating Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Visa have signed a MoU. The objective is to encouraging Visa cardholders from overseas to spend more while traveling in Thailand. Visa will …
TAT and Visa sign MoU to boost tourists spending in Thailand Read More
Norwegian police have notified Thailand about the Norwegian man accused of murder, who returned back to his home country May 26. This is what police lawyer Eirik Braathen told NRK. …
Norwegian police have notified Thailand about Norwegian murder suspect Read More
The Bangkok Pride Parade was held in Thailand on Sunday, 4 June 2023, in the celebration of Pride Month. Over 50,000 of LGBTQ+ people and the ones who support them …
Cheers flood into Bangkok Pride Parade as Thai PM candidate promises gender equality Read More
The KAMAY jacket by Aleksander Revas is crafted from premium faux suede developed from recycled PET bottles. The jacket is made to raise awareness about the urgent issue of plastic …
Sustainable fashion out of recycled bottles Read More
Thailand’s Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) plans to turn off power to two casinos in southern Myanmar after June 6. This is at the request of the ruling Military Junta administration. …
Thailand orders power cut to Chinese casinos in Myanmar Read More
The European Association for Business and Commerce in Thailand (EABC) invites you to join the Luncheon Seminar on “The Next Phase of EU-Thailand Free Trade Negotiation” which will be hold …
Join seminar “The Next Phase of EU-Thailand Free Trade Negotiation” Read More
The Website, Resume.io, ranked Thailand at the third top destination for digital nomads. Cities including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Surat Thani’s Pha-ngan Island, and Krabi are the most preferred. The United …
Thailand ranked in top 3 most popular destination for digital nomads Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce of Thailand (DTCC) will host the Danish Midsummer Sankt Hans lunch at Stable Lodge, Sukhumvit Soi 8, Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, 23 June 2023. There …
DanCham to host Midsummer Sankt Hans lunch in Bangkok Read More
The Swedish furniture company, IKEA, will start allowing customers to bring their pets into its shops in Thailand from 6 June 2023 forward. The rules include: Cats and dogs must …
IKEA in Thailand to allow customer bringing pets to stores Read More
The 2nd annual “Walking Street and Halal Foods” event will be held at the Nongprue Health Garden/Nongprue Public Park in Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand from 2-5 June 2023. There will be …
Walking Street and Halal Foods to be held in Pattaya Read More
The association Raindrop Friends in Denmark donates DKK 90,000 to CARE’s work in Thailand. The money is earmarked for CARE’s work in Thailand, where CARE’s project strengthens the Karen people …
Raindrop Friends donates DKK 90.000 to CARE Thailand Read More
The Chinese automaker, Geely, is in the early stages of planning to enter Thailand’s electric vehicle (EV) market, according to two people with knowledge of the discussions. The people said …
Chinese automaker Geely plans to enter Thailand EV market Read More
The Philippines has now become the 37th member of the Group of Friends (GoF) of the Mandela Rules which supports human rights of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), said the …
Philippines now becomes member of Mandela Rules group supporting human rights Read More
An International Smart Cities Conference will be held from 25-28 June 2023 at the PEACH convention center located at the Royal Cliff Hotel in Pattaya, Chonburi province, Thailand. The theme …
Pattaya to hold International Smart Cities Conference Read More
Vietnam-based firm, Mekong Capital is planning to set up a climate fund approximately $200 million as early as 2024 for helping forest regeneration and global warming in the Mekong region …
Vietnamese firm Mekong Capital plans fund for forests regeneration Read More
As you drive down the relatively deserted road in Chonburi, with a series of lakes, green fields and mountains in the background, you think that this idyllic place will be …
The Swedish man that rescues Thai dogs Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) extended congratulations to Peter Björk for being elected as SweCham President at its recent Annual General Meeting 2023. In addition, warm congratulations were also …
Congratulations to new SweCham president and vice presidents Read More
The Danish Trade Council’s Missions from Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and Myanmar successfully wrapped up the regional meeting held in Vietnam last week. According to the Embassy of Denmark …
Danish Trade Council Missions wrap up successful regional meeting in Vietnam Read More
The Danes Worldwide and Danish Women’s Network (DWN) invites all members to join “Sankt Hans”, which will be held at the beautiful garden of the Danish Embassy in Bangkok on …
Join Sankt Hans to celebrate Danish Summer Read More
Let me introduce to you our Swedish priest Olof Olsson and his wife Marie. For many of the Swedes residing in Thailand since a long time, their faces are familiar. …
Olof and Marie back in Bangkok Read More
Thailand has recorded the arrival of one million Chinese tourists between January and May 18. This is following the reopening of China’s borders. The news comes as a positive sign …
Thailand has welcomed one million Chinese tourists since borders reopened Read More
A 50-year-old Norwegian man accused of murder has returned home to Norway, where he has turned himself in to the police. That is according to Norwegian TV 2. The man …
Norwegian accused of murder in Phuket has returned home Read More
Thailand is expected to delay the launching of a 300-baht tourism tax once again. The launching has already been postponement from June to September last year. Still, new reports suggest …
Thailand expected to delay launching of tourism tax Read More
Thailand Board of Investments (BOI), Nordic office, will organize the webinar, “Doing Business in Thailand: Opportunities in the Green Technology sector” via Zoom on Tuesday, 30 May 2023 from 10 …
Webinar organized for Nordic businesses eyeing to invest in Thailand Read More
Many areas of Pattaya experienced flooding last night, 24 May 2023 as Thailand’s officially entering rainy season. Roads including Sukhumvit, South Pattaya, Pattaya Beach, Third Road near the Paniat Chang …
Many areas of Pattaya experience flood Read More