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The Thai-Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CanCham Thailand) along with the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC), Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) and other chambers invite you to join “Multi-Chamber Canuck Connections …
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Thailand’s Meteorological Department warned many areas of the country of heavy rain from the “Talim” monsoon throughout 16-20 July 2023, plus, flash floods would also be possible. The possibly affected …
Many areas of Thailand warned of heavy rain Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) invites you to join the event, “Multi-Chamber Connecting Eastern Seaboard” that will be held on Friday 18 August 2023 at The Deck, Renaissance Pattaya. …
Join Multi-Chamber Connecting Eastern Seaboard event Read More
The Thai-Danish couple Wanna and Bent Laasholdt retired permanently from naval duty at their Admiral’s Pub & Restaurant on Friday 14 July 2023 with a big party at the popular …
The Admirals retire from naval duty Read More
A 27-year-old woman’s body was found dead under Tha Phra sky train station on Friday night, 14 July 2023. According to the Thai PBS World, she was found on the …
Woman body found dead under sky train station in Bangkok Read More
The main parties of Thailand’s government coalition, Move Forward Party and Pheu Thai Party have held a new discussion on the next steps to take after the Parliament’s voting majority …
Thailand government coalition holds talk after Parliament rejected nomination of Pita as new PM Read More
A high-ranking source in the Karenni Army reported that about 1,000 Karenni refugees fled from Myanmar military aggression across the Thai-Myanmar border to Mueng district, Mae Hong Son province, Thailand …
Some 1,000 Karenni refugees flee from Myanmar military aggression to Mae Hong Son Read More
The Thai-Nordic Association and all Nordic Chambers of Commerce in Thailand will host the annual event, “Crayfish Party 2023” on Saturday, 16 September 2023 at The Landmark Ballroom in Bangkok. …
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Thailand’s Election Commission made a decision to send files about Thailand Prime Minister Candidate, Pita Limjaroenrat’s ITV shareholding to the Constitutional Court on Wednesday, 12 July 2023. The announcement came …
Controversy rises as Thailand Prime Minister Candidate, Pita’s ITV shareholding issue to be sent to Court Read More
Anyone is interested in traveling to Sweden to live & study might be excited about this as the “Study in Sweden” event is back. The Embassy of Sweden in Thailand …
“Study in Sweden” event is back Read More
The bridge “Lat Krabang” in Bangkok, Thailand that has been under construction, collapsed on Monday evening, 10 July 2023, killing at least 2 people and 13 were injured. According to …
Collapsing bridge in Bangkok kills at least 2 people, many injured and still trapped Read More
One of the most important responsibilities when starting a trucking company is reducing accidents and injuries. According to https://simplexgroup.net/how-to-start-a-trucking-company/, there are several ways in which you can reduce accidents and …
Trucking Safety: Strategies for Reducing Accidents and Injuries Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Thailand, Jon Thorgaard, and his team recently had a meeting with Deputy Permanent Secretary,Thalearngsak Petchsuwan, and the Thai Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) to …
Thailand and Denmark takes first step to collaborate on Bio-Circular-Green Economy Read More
Thailand Expat Guide 2023 is now published. The book is the latest in a series of Thailand Expat Guides published by Scandinavian Publishing since 2013. If you want to buy …
Thailand Expat Guide 2023 is out Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC), the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce and the Thai Finnish Chamber of Commerce are joining a “Multi-Chamber Networking Night,” at Eastin Grand Hotel Phayathai, in …
Norwegian, Swedish and Finnish chambers of commerce join Multi-Chamber networking in Bangkok Read More
Thai Diplomats from the Royal Thai Embassy in Finland joined the film festival, “Love is Love – LGBTQ+Summer Film Festival” that recently was organized in Helsinki, Finland. According to The …
Thailand joins film festival supporting LGBTQIA+ in Finland Read More
The freshly elected House Speaker of Thai Parliament, Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, announced on Wednesday, 5 July 2023 that the 13th July will be the date for the House and …
Thailand announces date to vote for next prime minister Read More
The 26th Thai Parliament with the 500 Members of the House of Representatives successfully elected the 79-year-old Wan Muhamad Noor Matha from the Prachachart Party (one of the government coalition) …
Thailand new parliament successfully elects House Speaker Read More
A 57-year-old woman got stuck getting off a conveyor belt at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok on Thursday, June 29. According to CNN, the woman was so badly injured …
Woman gets leg amputated after accident at Bangkok airport Read More
Muthu Raja has returned to his home country after allegations of torture and neglect. The elephant was gifted by the Thai government to Sri Lanka, but has now been flown …
Thailand gets elephant home after allegations of torture at Buddhist temple Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) invites you to join the sixth edition of “Pai Jazz & Blues Fest” which will be held on 7-9 July 2023 in Pai, Mae …
Music lovers can’t miss event “Pai Jazz & Blues Fest 2023″ Read More
Danish journalist Christina Lund makes her debut in the world of fiction with the Danish language thriller “Sort Monsun” (Black Monsoon), set in Bangkok, where the author herself has lived …
New Danish Thriller Explores Shadowy Diplomatic Deals and Dark Family Secrets Read More
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) said that the country’s economy has been positively recovered in May due to the rising tourism on Friday, 30 June 2023. “The economic recovery remained …
Thailand economy constantly grows in May due to rising tourism Read More
The Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (DTCC) invites you to join a trip to the historical city of Thailand, Ayutthaya, on 5-6 August 2023. DTCC will guide you through the Medieval …
Join DanCham in visiting historical city of Thailand Ayutthaya Read More
The team from Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) recently joined the “JFCCT Reunion 2023” organized by the Joint Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT) at Rembrandt Hotel & Suites in …
SweCham team joins JFCCT Reunion 2023 Read More
Malaysia’s newest low-cost airline MYAirline, launched daily flights to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport this week. It expects to introduce daily services to the city’s Don Mueang Airport from July 1. The …
MYAirline flies to Bangkok Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC), in collaboration with Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce (TICC) and other foreign Chambers in Thailand will organize an event, “Live Music Networking” on Thursday, 6 …
Invitations to join Live Music Networking played by “Old Doctor Band” Read More
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, …
Join Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2023 Read More
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