Moving Thailand Forward
Thailand is voting for its next Government this month. All eyes are on the possibility that the Pheu Thai party along with Move Forward Party might form a coalition that …
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Thai-Nordic Association to hold “The Social: National Day” in Bangkok
The Thai-Nordic Association (TNA) will organize “The Social: National Day” on Friday, 19 May 2023, from 6.00 PM to 9.30 PM at The Landmark, Bangkok, Thailand. The event will be …
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Wonderfruit returns for 2023
Wonderfruit has unveiled its dates for 2023. This years festival will be held on 14-18 December 2023. One of the biggest music and arts festivals in Southeast Asia has just …
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Vietnam hits highest temperature ever recorded 44.1 celsius
Vietnam reported the highest temperature ever recorded in Thanh Hoa, 44.1 degree celsius. Experts have predicted that it would soon be surpassed because of climate change, reported Yahoo News. In …
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Thailand aims to conclude three deals with internationals by 2024
Director General of Thailand’s Department of Trade Negotiation, Mrs. Auramon Supthaweethum, said the country aims to conclude three deals with international partners by 2024 including the free-trade agreement (FTA) with …
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Swedish Magician “Joe Labero” to perform in Bangkok
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) invites you to join the “Magic Master” show performed by the Swedish Magician, Joe Labero, in Bangkok. Labero will perform on Thursday, 11 May 2023 …
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Norwegian Cruise Line to resume sailing in Asia after three years
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) recently announced it will resume sailing in Asia after more than three years when the newly revitalized Norwegian Jewel makes her grand return to Tokyo on …
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Similan Island in Thailand to be closed for restoration soon
Similan Island located in Phang Nga province, Thailand will soon be closed for restoration from 16 May to 15 October 2023. Tourism authority encourages travelers to visit the island before …
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Lao human right activist falsely reported dead but now still alive
A 25-year-old Lao human right activist, Anousa “Jack” Luangsuphom, was falsely reported dead after he was shot by an unidentified gunman in the After School Chocolate & Bar shop in …
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Telenor earnings in first quarter in line with expectations
The Norwegian telecom giant Telenor reported on Thursday, 4 May 2023 that its first-quarter earnings are in line with expectations. As the Analysts polled in a Refinitiv survey on average …
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Kim Alexandersen – first half Thai, half Scandinavian Chairman of Thai Nordic Association
Kim Alexandersen became the newest chairman of The Thai Nordic Association (TNA) at the community’s 104th Annual General Meeting, On April 4, 2023. He was born in Thailand and is …
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Swedish sportswear brand has launched first flagship store in Bangkok
Swedish sportswear brand Craft has entered the Thai market and opened its first flagship store in Bangkok. Craft Sportswear Thailand Co was recently established. The company has registered capital of …
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Legendary Iron Fairies at a new location, Grand Opening!
An amazing lot of people followed Johan Davidsson’s invitation to come and celebrate the night with him and his staff at Iron Fairies. Johan said, that he was really worried, …
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Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce invites you to visit PANDORA factory in Bangkok
The Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (DTCC) invites interested attendees to visit the PANDORA Production in Prawet, Bangkok, Thailand. The tour is scheduled for 12 June 2023, from 2 PM to …
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SAS will reopen Bangkok route
SAS will reopen a route from Copenhagen to Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. The airline announced the news in a press release on Tuesday, May 2. The announcement of the …
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Cost-effective and precise, motion sensor camera is an invisible barricade against illegal border crossings
In the Maghreb region, comprising western and central North Africa, and including Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, and Tunisia, illegal border crossing is a matter of grave concern. Ineffective counter-terrorism and …
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Thailand holds “Amazing Thailand Roadshow” in Norway and Denmark to promote sustainable tourism
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently held “Amazing Thailand Roadshow” in Oslo, Norway, and Aarhus, Denmark to further promote Thailand as one of the sustainable destinations. According to a …
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Thailand’s tourism is back
Thailand’s tourism is on the way back. The country’s national bank predicts that the country will receive 28 million tourists this year. The figure is almost as high as in …
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Six Chinese arrested in Thailand for working illegally
According to Thai immigration officials, six Chinese have been arrested for illegally working at a factory in Chon Buri Province while on a tourist visas. The arrests came on Thursday, …
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Election promise: Sex toys would give Thailand an economic boost
Lifting the ban on sex toys would be a good way to strengthen the economy in Thailand. That’s what the Democratic Party in Thailand thinks, which draws attention to the …
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Swedish-Thai artist “Praya Lundberg” attends grand opening of “Tiffany & Co. Landmark”
The Swedish-Thai artist, Praya Lundberg, attended the grand opening of the redesign of “The Tiffany & Co. Landmark” located at Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, New York City, New York, the …
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Hidden gem in mountains of Mae Hong Son Thailand
Close to the Myanmar border, the area of Ban Ruam Thai village in Mae Hong Son province, Thailand, used to be an opium planting field for hill tribes. It was …
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Volvo Car aims to be full electric in Thailand by 2025
Swedish automotive company, Volvo Car, announced its goal to be a fully electric car company in Thailand by 2025, according to the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC). Chris Wailes, Managing …
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Cycling enthusiast should not miss “Heatwave Pattaya BMX Jam”
The event “Heatwave Pattaya BMX Jam” will be organized by Pattaya City and an extreme sports club in Rayong province on 7 May 2023 at ram Bali Hai Pier, Chonburi …
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Swedish man on charge of attempting to bring heroin into Thailand
A 71-year-old Swedish man, Hans Arne Ingemar Pettersson, appeared in court on Tuesday, 25 April 2023 under charges of unlawful dealing in dangerous drugs. He was previously arrested for attempting …
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Finnish EV firm raises 85 million euros for Asian expansion
Finnish-based Virta who is a provider of charging services for electric vehicles, has raised 85 million euros to expand its operations in Southeast Asia. The capital have been donated by …
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Nordic inspired cafe “Pridi” in Bangkok
The Nordic inspired cafe, Pridi, is located at Pridi Banomyong Soi 25, Bangkok, Thailand. It serves variously from coffee, brunch, bakeries, and distinctive main dishes. The food and drinks here …
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PANDORA opens new concept store in Chiang Mai
The Copenhagen-based jewelry company, PANDORA, has opened its new concept store at Maya Shopping Center in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It is on the G floor of the mall, across from …
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Thailand sets goal to export 4.4 million tons of fruits in 2023
Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce has set the goal to export 4.4 million tons of fresh and processed fruits in 2023, reported Pattaya Mail. Durian, in particular, is targeted at 100 …
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Clean Air: Fundamental right that many Thais still lack access to
Every year during March to April, many provinces in the Northern region of Thailand have been known to go through the “Burning Season” and have the areas covered in PM2.5 …
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Heat wave in Thailand prompts warning to stay indoor
Thailand’s Meteorological Department has warned people to stay indoors because of the extreme heat wave across the country. According to Khaosod, people should be wary of extremely high temperatures as …
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Meet international artists at “Together Festival” in Bangkok
The 10th edition of “Together Festival” will be held on 4-5 May 2023 at Bitec Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand. The event will feature many international artists to celebrate electronic music …
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Finnish man gets attacked by Thai neighbors
Mr. Jarae, a Finnish man, was attacked by more than ten Thai neighbors last week during the Songkran Festival in Chaiyaphum province, Thailand. According to The Thaiger, the neighbors claimed …
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Thailand applies Sweden’s models to expand forest area
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha said on April 19, that the country’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment are making efforts to expand Thailand’s forest area, based on the models …
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Tutor Time Provides A Path From Infancy To Primary School
Brought to Hong Kong from the USA in 2001, Tutor Time International Nursery & Kindergarten has not just created an immersive learning experience for preschool and kindergarteners, they are also …
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Flamingokvintettens keyboard player is missing in Thailand
Swedish newspapers report that Fredrik Strelvik is among several people missing in Thailand. Fredrik Strelvik and his wife Marie were in Thailand to celebrate her 50th birthday. The couple traveled …
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Telenor says its exit from Myanmar affects its investors views on Asian assets
Sigve Brekke, Telenor’s chief executive, said that Telenor’s exit from Myanmar has affected its investors’ views on the company’s Asian assets. “Myanmar was quite a significant part of the value …
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Thailand and Vietnam among most improved countries in which to do business
Thailand, Vietnam and India are the most improved Asian countries in which to do business. This is according to a newly released report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The …
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Thailand bustling with people celebrating Songkran Festival
Cities across Thailand are bustling with Thais and foreign tourists coming out to celebrate the world’s largest water fight, Songkran Festival, after the event was not organized for three years …
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Thailand suffers from extreme heat wave
Large parts of Thailand are suffering from an unusually severe heat wave. Thai authorities are issuing health warnings as meteorologists estimate temperatures of up to 50 degrees. Temperatures of up …
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Thailand criticized for returning Myanmar resistance members
Human rights groups and opposition politicians in Thailand are criticizing the government for forcibly deporting three men. The men are allegedly members of an anti-government resistance movement in military-ruled Myanmar. …
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Pollution in Chiang Mai alarmingly affect people health and tourism
Dangerous levels of PM2.5 pollution in Chiang Mai, Thailand are affecting people’s health, economy, and tourism. For several weeks, the city was at the top of air quality information platform …
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Time flies, but Hotel Rembrandt Bangkok persists, but in a new guise!
Hotel Rembrandt on Sukhumvit Soi 18, has been a very popular and known hotel, like a second home to many Scandinavians, for nearly 30 years Simply walking in to the …
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Hong Kong early organizes Thai Songkran Festival
The Thai Songkran Festival was organized in Hong Kong’s Kowloon City district during the past weekend in order to cherish the vibrant cultures of Thailand in the region. According to …
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A group of men arrested in Chiang Mai for attacking Swedish tourist
Three men of Tai Yai ethnicity (an ethnic group from Shan state in Myanmar) were arrested on Sunday, 9 April 2023, in Chiang Mai for attacking a Swedish tourist last …
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Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar discuss solutions for PM 2.5 pollution
Thailand’s prime minister Gen. Prayut Chan-ocha recently hosted an online meeting to discuss the collaboration to solve PM2.5 pollution with Sonexay Siphandone, Prime Minister of the Lao PDR, and Senior …
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Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce to hold Easter and Great Prayer Day Lunch
The Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (DTCC) invites you to attend “Easter and Great Prayer Day Lunch” which will be held on 5 May 2023 from 12 PM to 5 PM …
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Save your space for European Languages Cafe 2023
The Embassy of Sweden and the other thirteen EU member states embassies and cultural institutions in Thailand will organize the first edition of “European Languages Cafe 2023” on Wednesday, 26 …
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Thailand publishes guidelines for heat stroke treatment
Thailand’s Department of Medical Services (DMS) recently published guidelines for providing first aid to those who are suffering from heat stroke. As the country has officially entered Summer in March, …
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Fighting in Myanmar sends thousands fleeing to Thailand
At least 5,428 civilians, including more than 800 children, crossed the border from Myanmar to seek refuge in Thailand on April 5, according to Thai PBS. They fled as ethnic …
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