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Grundfos Thailand celebrates 30 years as global leader in advanced sustainable water solutions

June 9, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - 1 Comment

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 …

Opinion / Singapore / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

Why Nordic countries are focusing on Taiwan

June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 - by Gregers Møller - 6 Comments.

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 …

Finland / General news / Thailand

No Thai arrives in Finland for berry picking

June 7, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

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. …

China / General news / Myanmar / Thailand

Thailand cuts power to Myanmar casinos, but they keep operating

June 7, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

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 …

Business in Asia / Hospitality / Thailand

TAT and Visa sign MoU to boost tourists spending in Thailand

June 6, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

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 …

General news / Norway / Thailand

Norwegian police have notified Thailand about Norwegian murder suspect

June 6, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

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. …

General news / Thailand

Cheers flood into Bangkok Pride Parade as Thai PM candidate promises gender equality

June 5, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Sustainable fashion out of recycled bottles

June 5, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

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 …

Business in Asia / China / Myanmar / Thailand

Thailand orders power cut to Chinese casinos in Myanmar

June 5, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

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. …

Community news / Denmark / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Join seminar “The Next Phase of EU-Thailand Free Trade Negotiation”

June 4, 2023June 4, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

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 …

General news / Thailand

Thailand ranked in top 3 most popular destination for digital nomads

June 4, 2023June 8, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - 2 Comments.

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 …

Community news / Denmark / Thailand

DanCham to host Midsummer Sankt Hans lunch in Bangkok

June 3, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

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 …

Business in Asia / Retail & Wholesale / Sweden / Thailand

IKEA in Thailand to allow customer bringing pets to stores

June 2, 2023July 1, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

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 …

General news / Thailand

Walking Street and Halal Foods to be held in Pattaya

June 1, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - 1 Comment

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 …

Denmark / General news / Thailand

Raindrop Friends donates DKK 90.000 to CARE Thailand

May 31, 2023 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

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 …

Automotive / Business in Asia / China / Sweden / Thailand

Chinese automaker Geely plans to enter Thailand EV market

May 31, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

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 …

Finland / General news / Norway / Philippines / Sweden / Thailand

Philippines now becomes member of Mandela Rules group supporting human rights

May 30, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

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 …

General news / Thailand

Pattaya to hold International Smart Cities Conference

May 30, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

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 …

Cambodia / General news / Laos / Thailand / Vietnam

Vietnamese firm Mekong Capital plans fund for forests regeneration

May 30, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

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 …

Community news / Sweden / Thailand

The Swedish man that rescues Thai dogs

May 29, 2023May 29, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - 2 Comments.

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 …

Community news / Sweden / Thailand

Congratulations to new SweCham president and vice presidents

May 29, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

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 …

Denmark / General news / Indonesia / Myanmar / Philippines / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam

Danish Trade Council Missions wrap up successful regional meeting in Vietnam

May 29, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

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 …

Community news / Denmark / Thailand

Join Sankt Hans to celebrate Danish Summer

May 29, 2023May 29, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

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 …

Community news / Sweden / Thailand

Olof and Marie back in Bangkok

May 29, 2023May 30, 2023 - by Agneta de Bekassy - Leave a Comment

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. …

Business in Asia / China / Hospitality / Thailand

Thailand has welcomed one million Chinese tourists since borders reopened

May 29, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

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 …

General news / Norway / Thailand

Norwegian accused of murder in Phuket has returned home

May 28, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

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 …

General news / Thailand

Thailand expected to delay launching of tourism tax

May 28, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - 1 Comment

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 …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Energy / Finland / Iceland / Norway / Sustainability / Sweden / Thailand

Webinar organized for Nordic businesses eyeing to invest in Thailand

May 26, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

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 …

General news / Thailand

Many areas of Pattaya experience flood

May 25, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

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 …

General news / Thailand

Fire accident in Bangkok damages more than 40 homes

May 24, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

Fire accident in Thon Buri district, Bangkok happened during the early morning of Wednesday, 24 May 2023, damaging more than forty houses. Firefighters spent about an hour before they could …

General news / Norway / Thailand

Norwegian man has died in motorbike accident in Thailand

May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the death of a Norwegian citizen in Thailand. The man was killed when missing a turn on a motorbike. His injuries were …

General news / Norway / Thailand

Urassaya to attend Louis Vuitton event as Friend of the House in Italy

May 23, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

The Thai-Norwegian star, Urassaya Sperbund, shared that she will attend the Louis Vuitton Cruise Collection 2023 event as a Friend of the House of the brand. The event will be …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Malaysia / Thailand / Trading & Logistics / Transportation, maritime

Barry Callebaut and Maersk builds warehouse in Malaysia

May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

Thailand based Barry Callebaut has announced the construction of a new cocoa bean warehouse in Malaysia. This is as the company enters into a long-term partnership with Danish shipping mogul …

General news / Myanmar / Thailand

Thailand hands over humanitarian aid to Myanmar after Cyclone Mocha

May 22, 2023May 23, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

Thailand’s government handed over humanitarian aid for victims of Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar to the country’s ambassador, U Chit Swe, at Government House on Monday, 22 May 2023. According to …

Community news / Sweden / Thailand

A kickoff worship service at the Swedish residence!

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 - by Agneta de Bekassy - Leave a Comment

Today, 21st of May, ambassador Jon Åström Gröndahl opened the door to his beautiful residence for the Swedes and friends. The residence is not so easy to find and it’s …

General news / Thailand

Move Forward Party and coalition to announce MOU in forming Thailand government

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

The Move Forward Party and its coalition will announce the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in forming a new Thailand government on Monday, 22 May 2023 at 4.30 PM. The date …

Community news / Sweden / Thailand

Join Swedish National Day and Midsummer Lunch in Bangkok

May 21, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) invites you to join the “Swedish National Day and Midsummer Lunch,” which will take place on Saturday, 10 June 2023, from 11 AM to …

General news / Thailand

Thailand rainy season to officially start next week

May 20, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

Thailand’s Meteorological Department reported that the rainy season in the country will officially start on 22 May 2023. The amount of rainfall for the whole country is predicted to be …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Welcome to The Social, National Day Celebration organized by the Thai Nordic Association!

May 20, 2023May 21, 2023 - by Agneta de Bekassy - Leave a Comment

On the 19th of May, the Thai Nordic Association organized an event at the Landmark Hotel on Sukhumvit. This organization was founded already in 1920 and serves the Thai-Nordic community …

Community news / Denmark / Finland / Iceland / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Learn and network during “AI and Machine Learning -Trends and Caveats” event

May 19, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) in collaboration with the Spanish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (SPTCC) and The Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand will hold the event, “AI and …

Finland / General news / Singapore / Thailand

Finnair to lease two A330 aircrafts to its oneworld partner Qantas

May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

Finnair announced on Friday, 19 May 2023, that it made a long-time agreement with its oneworld partner Qantas to lease two A330 aircraft with crew (wet lease) to Qantas for …

Community news / Thailand

Save date for St Andrews Sukhumvit 107 Open House event

May 18, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

St. Andrews International School Sukhumvit 107 invites you to join the school Open House event which will be held on 8 June 2023. This engaging event is open to parents …

Finland / General news / Sweden / Thailand

Thai and Nordic authorities discuss regulations for berry pickers

May 18, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

The Royal Thai Police (RTP) and Nordic authorities recently held discussions on pushing better regulations for Thai laborers in berry-picking businesses and solving human trafficking issues. The discussion was joined …

Business in Asia / China / Finland / Retail & Wholesale / Thailand

Marimekko is focusing on Asia after weak first quarter

May 17, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

The Finnish brand Marimekko’s sales fell to €35.3 million in the first quarter. This was mainly due to a decline in Finnish wholesale and lower licensing income in the EMEA …

General news / Sweden / Thailand

Swedish man found dead in Udon Thani Thailand

May 16, 2023May 31, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

A 65-year-old Swedish man, Joe Hassan, was found dead in his house in Udon Thani, Thailand earlier this week. According to police, they predicted that Hassan had been dead for …

General news / Thailand

Thailand General Election: Thailand demands for change and democracy

May 15, 2023May 15, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

The Democratic party, Move Forward, gained the majority of votes from Thai citizens in Thailand’s general election on Sunday, 14 May 2023. According to the unofficial scores from the Election …

General news / Thailand

Move Forward became the largest party in Thailand

May 15, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

The opposition party Phak Kao Klai (Move Forward) became the largest party in Thailand at the election Sunday, May 14. The liberal party is the big surprise of the election …

Finland / General news / Thailand

Thai-Finnish couple suspected of pimping

May 13, 2023September 22, 2023 - by Miabell Mallikka - Leave a Comment

A Thai-Finnish couple in their 60’s is suspected of running a prostitution-ring through Thai massage parlors in six locations around Finland since 2014. The Helsinki police department’s national human trafficking …

Community news / Sweden / Thailand

Join SweCham Business Connect in Bangkok to learn more about efficient workplace

May 11, 2023May 11, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) will host “SweCham Business Connect with Camfil” on Thursday, 25 May 2023 from 6.30 PM to 9 PM at Rembrandt Hotel & Suites in …

Business in Asia / China / Laos / Thailand / Trading & Logistics / Vietnam

Laos reports trade deficit up to 17 million USD in April

May 11, 2023 - by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana - Leave a Comment

The Lao Trade Portal reported that Laos’s trade deficit in April 2023 was recorded up to 17 million USD. According to the Vientiane Times, the total value of trade in …