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Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC) invites in collaboration with the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC), Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce and other foreign Chambers in Thailand, to a “Lunch Talk with …
Join “Lunch Talk with Bangkok Governor” Read More
The full-time church ministry among Finns in Thailand in Finnish language closed down by the end of August. However, Jyrki Markkanen, the long time resident and full-time pastor among the …
Finnish church closed in Thailand Read More
AIS has partnered with a world-class digital technology developer from China, ZTE Corporation, to launch the first 5G innovation center, “5G AZ Center,” in Thailand. “5G is a technology to …
First 5G center in Thailand by AIS and Chinese ZTE Corporation Read More
Greenlandic phone company, Tusass together with the Swedish telecom company, Ericsson, announced to collaborate in building a 5G network in Greenland on Friday 30 September 2022. According to the press …
Tusass and Ericsson connect Greenland with 5G Read More
Thailand’s Constitutional Court ruled on Friday, 30 September 2022 that the suspension of Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha exceeding the maximum eight years allowed in office is now lifted and …
Cheer or distress after Prayut Chan ocha to resume office as Thai PM Read More
The Danish Embassy in Bangkok, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, and SEGES Innovation hosted a webinar to share knowledge about Denmark’s resource-efficient and sustainable dairy production on 28 September …
Danish expertise on sustainable dairy production shared to Thais Read More
Diamond Food Fine Chef Sport Club officially announced on 29 September 2022 that the Swedish-Thai actor, Rusameekae Fagerlund will be joining the volleyball team to prepare for the upcoming Volleyball …
Swedish-Thai “Rusameekae” joins the team for Volleyball Thailand League Read More
The official announcement of partnerships between the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) and the central banks of Norway, Sweden, and Israel on “Project Icebreaker” to test international retail and remittance …
Norway, Sweden, and Israel central banks launch “Project Icebreaker” with BIS to explore central bank digital currencies Read More
A 66 year-old Danish man was found dead by his close friend on Tuesday night, 27 September 2022 in his bedroom in a commercial building in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, …
Danish man found dead in Southern Province of Thailand Read More
The Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (DTCC) is to host the Christmas Lunch 2022 on 25 November 2022 from 11.30 AM to 5:00 PM at the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok, …
Save the date for joining Christmas Lunch at Danish Embassy in Bangkok Read More
Siam Discovery recently hosted the event, “The Future of Fashion” to introduce various fashion brands that have been well-selected from around the world. One of the most stylish and trendy …
Danish BAUM UND PFERDGARTEN is one of the most trendy fashion brands selected by Siam Discovery Read More
The HEI Schools Bangkok teaches lifelong learner skills to children in their first seven years, following the Finnish educational curriculum developed by experts in early childhood education at the University …
HEI Schools Bangkok teaches lifelong learner skills during kids 7 magical years Read More
Me Vietnamese Kitchen & Isbar in Viborg, Denmark, is able to replace a “sur smiley” with a “glad smiley” after a visit made by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration …
Thai restaurant in Denmark reclaims “glad smiley” after inspection Read More
Meet Jacqueline Naker and Helene Thierry, 2 close friends, neighbors and since a while, business partners! Strolling around Sukhumvit Road is always a kind of adventure. You have the feeling …
Chez LN Homemade is a dream come true Read More
The Crayfish Party of the Thai Nordic Association took place on Saturday night 24 September 2022. The Ballroom of Landmark Hotel, Bangkok, was full to the brim with 200 happy …
Roaring Nordic Crayfish Party in Bangkok Read More
The Trade Council of Embassy of Denmark in Thailand has visited Danish company Essentia Protein Solutions in Bangkok where they were presented with Essentia’s new protein powder made from crickets …
Danish protein powder bar to be produced from Thailand’s crickets Read More
International travelers will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination or ATK test results on arrival to Thailand from 1 October 2022. This was stated by Thailand’s Centre …
Thailand to relegate COVID as disease Read More
The “Embro” collection from the Thai furniture brand, Lasunya, won the Red Dot Design Award 2022 in the Home and Seating Furniture category. “An innovative combination of different fabrics and …
Thai furniture brand “Lasunya” wins Red Dot Design Award 2022 Read More
The Global Index of Digital Entrepreneurship Systems (GIDES), developed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), shows that Singapore is ranked the first out of 113 global economies in a global …
First place for Singapore in the Global Index of Digital Entrepreneurship Read More
Thailand’s Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) and the Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Office (EECO) welcomed international Ambassadors from various countries to visit the missions and operations of space …
Thailand expects more space & digital technology investments from international investors Read More
The Thai Cabinet approved the announcement of extending the length of stay of visa-on-arrival and visa-exempt foreign visitors on Tuesday, 20 September 2022. Foreign visitors with visa-on-arrival will be able …
Extended stay in Thailand for foreigners is approved Read More
The Swedish Ambassador, Mr. Jon Åström Gröndahl gave a lecture on the “Swedish Experience in Establishing the Rule of Law” yesterday, 21 September 2022 at Thammasat University, Bangkok. In brief, …
Swedish Ambassador lectured on Rule of Law Read More
The Asian economy has been on the rise in recent years. While many factors have contributed to this growth, globalization is undoubtedly one of the biggest players. By opening up …
How Globalization Has Helped The Asian Economy Grow Read More
In a previous article at ScandAsia, Telenor was reported to be strengthening its office in Singapore to support a merger process in Thailand and Malaysia and develop operations further in …
Telenor to implement changes in business infrastructure with new unit “Telenor Asia” Read More
The first swedish “Plogging for Green and Clean Bangkok,” in Thailand was successfully held on 18 September 2022 by the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) …
First plogging in Bangkok completes its mission Read More
40 year old Bjorn Olof Johansson from Götaland, has died in the Southern province of Phang Nga, Thailand after being hit by a car while crossing the road. The death …
Swedish male killed in traffic accident in Southern Thailand Read More
The North Jutland’s Coastal Museum in Skagen, Denmark has a temporary exhibition of the red flag with the white elephant design, planted by Former King Rama V of Thailand and …
The elephant flag planted by King Rama V of Thailand is exhibited at museum in Denmark Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Thailand, Jon Thorgaard hosted a networking conference for discussion between Danish and Thai firms on solutions for the district energy sector on Friday, 16 September 2022 …
Danish and Thai companies continue to discuss district energy Read More
Secretary-General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), Ms. Duangjai Asawachintachit recently met with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Parliamentary Committee. Both parties discussed an overview of the Thai …
Thailand Board of Investment discusses Thai economy with EFTA Read More
Thai Energy Conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc (BCP) submitted a new investment plan on expansion of oil and gas exploration and production to the Norwegian oil and gas company, Okea ASA …
Thai energy company Bangchak to invest in Norway Read More
Thai environmentalists fear new rushes of tourists at Maya Bay in Koh Phi Phi Leh when the current 2 month temporary closure of the popular beach expires in two weeks …
Maya Bay to open for tourists in two weeks Read More
The Embassy of Sweden will join forces with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Thammasat university’s Puey Park for the People to arrange the first plogging in Bangkok, Thailand. The …
First Swedish plogging for green and clean city in Bangkok Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) with the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC), and the Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce (NTCC) are to co-host “Sustainability for Business Forum 2022 (SBF22):Technology as …
Be ready to join “Sustainability for Business Forum 2022” Read More
Kirkens SOS (the Church’s SOS) in Norway is currently experiencing an increased number of Norwegians who are in need of crisis aid. They are therefore looking for new ways to …
Kirkens SOS to place crisis aid volunteers in Thailand Read More
Members from the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok recently met with two representatives from Office for the High Commissioner of Human Rights (OHCHR) Regional Office for Southeast Asia to discuss …
Sweden supports enhancement of human rights in Southeast Asia Read More
Thai Silk Cafe in Grenaa, Denmark, was reprimanded and fined after an inspection made by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration on 29 August 2022 following the Danish “Smiley-Scheme” . …
Danish authorities fine Thai restaurant Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC), in collaboration with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok, Starboard, and Trash Hero Bangkok are to organize “World Cleanup Day 2022.” The event will …
World Cleanup Day 2022 is around the corner Read More
St. Andrews International School Sukhumvit 107 will host a Secondary Open House on Saturday, 8 October 2022 at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Mr. Carl Hutson, Head of School and …
Mark calendar for St. Andrews 107 School Open House Read More
The Finnish Ambassador to Thailand Jyri Järviaho gave an interview with the Bangkok Podcast in the “Ambassador series” on 6 September 2022. In the podcast, the Ambassador spoke about his …
Finnish Ambassador gives interview in the Bangkok Podcast Read More
Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, 8 September 2022, Southeast Asian countries including Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore have sent messages of condolence. Queen Elizabeth …
Message of condolence from Southeast Asian countries for the passing Queen Elizabeth II Read More
After 70 years of an extraordinary reign, Queen Elizabeth II died yesterday 8 September 2022, aged 96, at the Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Throughout the day, tributes have poured in …
Nordic reactions to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II Read More
Swedish School Organisation in Bangkok – Svenska Skolföreningen Bangkok – has moved. From this month and onwards, the students will meet at a new school Bright Skies International School by …
Swedish School in Bangkok moved to Ekamai Read More
The Seamen Church is to organize the10th anniversary cycle tour “Tour de Jubilee” on 8 to 16 November 2022 as it had been postponed since November 2020 due to COVID-19. …
Final Norwegian Seamen Church Anniversary Bike Trip is back Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for September 2022 is now distributed. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia September 2022 You can also read …
ScandAsia Magazine September 2022 Read More
Incorporating online payment solutions, also known as digital payments, has become a priority over time for all businesses, whether big or small. This is because of the convenience it brings …
5 Business Advantages Of Online Payment Solutions Read More
Finnair’s strategy has long been based on connecting Europe and Asia via the short northern route, using Russian air space. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent closure of …
New Finnair strategy to return to profitability Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand welcomed Astrid Emilie Helle as the new Ambassador earlier this week. Previously, Astrid has been Norway’s Ambassador to South Africa. Now, she is looking …
Norwegian Embassy in Thailand welcomes new Ambassador Read More
The Danish Ambassador Jon Thorgaard attended the National Human Rights Assembly hosted by the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand on 2 September 2022. At the event, the Ambassador represented …
Denmark supports human rights in Thailand Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) welcomes a new intern, Socheata Kao or Ta. She is a Cambodian student who recently graduated from Mahidol University International College with a bachelor’s …
SweCham welcomes new intern today Read More
A member of Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (DTCC), Freigtzen Logistics are expanding their premises and will celebrate their new office on 20 September 2022 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. …
Freigtzen Logistics to celebrate new office in Bangkok Read More