Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Vietnam is seeing a strong rise in international tourism in 2026, with Nordic markets playing a growing role in the country’s record-breaking recovery, Vietnam.vn reports. The country welcomed 6.76 million …
Vietnam tourism boosts as Nordic travellers shift patterns amid regional tensions Read More
Chaos broke out at a popular Pattaya viewpoint when a pickup truck suddenly tore through railings and plunged onto the beach below. The dramatic incident happened on Saturday afternoon during …
Swedish pensioner crashes pickup off Pattaya viewpoint during Songkran rush Read More
Peter Kristian Vind, a Danish long time resident of Thailand, passed away in Thailand on 8 April 2026 at the age of 64. The news was shared by his friend …
Peter Vind passed away Read More
Meet Malou von Sivers, the woman who, despite her gentle demeanor and soft manner, has conducted many of the most exceptional and challenging interviews with some of the most influential …
Swedish journalist Malou von Sivers shares stories from a life of global interviews Read More
A luxury condominium in Phuket became the scene of a high-profile arrest this week, when Thai police detained a Swedish man wanted under an international warrant, Phuket HotNews reports. The …
Alleged mafia-linked Swedish fugitive arrested in Phuket after Interpol alert Read More
Thailand’s new tourism minister has set an ambitious goal: to push tourism revenue beyond pre-pandemic levels within four years, Bangkok Post reports. Just days after taking office, Surasak Phancharoenworakul said …
Thailand aims to exceed pre-Covid tourism income within four years Read More
A growing number of foreigners are falling through the cracks in Bangkok. Now, Nordic diplomats and aid workers are stepping in. The Bangkok Community Help Foundation has met with representatives …
Nordic embassies join forces to help citizens in trouble in Bangkok Read More
Thailand’s Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Suchart Chomklin, has filed new lawsuits against two journalists over reporting linked to Thai berry pickers in Finland, according to Human Rights Watch. …
Thai minister changed his mind: Sues journalists after earlier plans to drop the case Read More
Thailand has introduced fuel subsidies and frozen public transport fares after a sharp jump in fuel prices. The move follows a sudden increase of 6 baht per litre in late …
Fuel prices rising: Transport fares frozen in Thailand this April Read More
Thailand remains one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. Relaxed visa rules, low living costs and a lifestyle heavily promoted on social media continue to attract visitors to places …
Online scams and financial troubles are leaving more foreigners homeless in Thailand Read More