Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Swedish government has decided to revert to the entry restrictions that applied prior to 28 December 2021 with an exemption for fully vaccinated travelers from, amongst other countries, Thailand …
Fully vaccinated travelers from Thailand and Taiwan exempt from Swedish entry and test requirements Read More
A Swedish man was reportedly attacked and threatened for no reason by two Thai men while he was enjoying a beer on Pattaya Beach on 14 January. Pattaya News writes that …
Swede reportedly attacked and threatened for no reason while enjoying a beer on Pattaya Beach Read More
Here we go again. A few thoughts about my last trip to Sweden, the return to Thailand and the quarantine. After having spent 3 weeks during Christmas and New Year …
Another Bangkok quarantine on the 10th floor at Fraser Suites! Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites you to join their first SweCham Off the Clock Business Networking of 2022 on 20 January. More about the event, SweCham writes: During the …
Join the first SweCham Off the Clock Business Networking of 2022 Read More
The National Danish Gymnastics Performance Team held its full gala show at the Nimibutr Arena of the National Stadium in Bangkok on Thursday 14.00 to 16.00. The show was preceded …
Full Gymnastics Show in Bangkok Read More
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Apply now to the 2022 Swedish Institute Management Programme Asia Read More
A 63-year-old Norwegian man has died after falling from the fifth floor of his condominium in Jomtien Beach, Pattaya on 11 January. According to reports, the man identified as Roy …
Norwegian man dies in fall from a condo in Pattaya Read More
In a new survey, based on Swedish mobile phone roaming traffic in 17 countries, the mobile operator 3 (Tre) reveals that Swedes travel to Thailand over Christmas and New Year …
Roaming traffic reveals sharp increase in Swedes travel to Thailand over Christmas Read More
The year 2022 is coming off to a good start, to say the least for Thai Wanna Isaksson and her Swedish husband Mikael after the couple recently won a total …
Thai-Swedish couple wins over SEK 40 million in Swedish lottery Read More
Thai-Swedish football player Patrik Gustavsson has signed a three-year dream contract with Thai champions BG Pathum United that will make him a multimillionaire within a year or so, he says …
Thai-Swedish Patrik Gustavsson signs dream contract in the Thai league Read More
On 11 January, Thailand’s sandbox program was introduced at six other destinations and travelers can now choose to undergo their mandatory 7-day stay in either Krabi, Phang-Na, Phuket, or on …
Danish diving instructor in Thailand: We need better and long-term solutions for reopening Read More
The Norwegian tourist Oleheming Borgem Kolstad who recently made headlines across Thailand for disappearing before his covid-19 test results had come back positive is now sitting alone in a quarantine …
Norwegian tourist wanted for positive covid test in Thailand: I got very nervous Read More
Over two weeks have passed since 32-year-old Swedish influencer and Youtuber Lisa Anckarman suffered a sudden loss of vision in one eye, seizure-like symptoms, and speech difficulties and had to …
Swedish Youtuber about her collapse in Thailand: I thought I was going to die Read More
The Finnish regional elections will be held on Sunday 23 January 2022 and advanced voting will take place this week across Finnish Embassies and Consulates in Asia. Voters need to …
Advance voting for Finnish regional elections takes place this week – see list of places in Asia Read More
The joint application to Finnish higher education for autumn 2022 study start is now open until 19 January 2022 at Studyinfo.fi. There are lots of English-taught degree options both on …
The joint application to Finnish higher education for autumn 2022 study start is now open Read More
In connection with Children’s Day in Thailand on 8 January, Sweden’s Ambassador Jon Åström Gröndahl takes a stand on violence against children with the following message: “Teach children well with …
Ambassador Jon Åström Gröndahl takes a stand on violence against children Read More
38-year-old Oleheming Borgem Kolstad from Norway has been found after he reportedly disappeared on the holiday island of Koh Chang in Thailand before his Covid-test results came back positive, The Thaiger writes. …
Norwegian tourist who disappeared after positive Covid-19 test in Thailand found Read More
Thailand maintains a temporary suspension of the Thailand Pass system for new registrations under the Exemption from Quarantine (Test and go travel scheme) while the country reopens three more Sandbox …
Thailand Test & Go remains suspended – Reopens 3 more Sandbox destinations Read More
An extra show of the Danish Gymnastics World Team currently visiting Thailand has been arranged on Sunday 9 January at 16.30 at Asiatique The Riverfront in front of the tall …
Extra Show Sunday Evening 16.30 – Danish Gymnastics Team in Thailand Read More
The National Danish Performance Team is in top shape prior to the two major appearances in Bangkok on Thursday 14 January at 14.00 at the Nimibutr Arena at the National …
Danish Gymnastics Team in top shape before shows in Bangkok Read More
In recent updates, the Danish Embassy in Vietnam and Indonesia together with the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok, have been sharing important and useful information regarding the covid-19 situation in the …
Important covid-19 updates for Nordic citizens in Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand Read More
Before the pandemic, Thailand was one of the Danes’ favorite holiday destinations outside Europe. Almost 170,000 Danes visited the country in 2019 alone but since the pandemic closed the country’s …
Has Thailand’s reopening plan failed? Read More
As Thailand’s Test & Go program remains suspended and thereby complicating the accessibility to the country, tourists are still rushing to get in before new restrictions are put into play, …
Three Scandinavian countries in Thai top ten of tourist nationalities Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce is hosting “Seafood under the stars 2022” in the garden of the Norwegian Ambassador’s residence in Bangkok on 27 January and tickets are now available. …
Tickets available for TNCC’s flagship event “Seafood under the stars 2022” Read More
Spending New Year in a hospital in Thailand was not quite what Bengt Augustsson and his daughter Isabelle had hoped for when they departed for Thailand on 25 December but …
Swedish family celebrated New Year in isolation in Thailand Read More
A Norwegian man residing in Thailand has been found guilty of making up ownerships of phony companies to get a payout for lost revenue from the Norwegian economic covid compensation …
Norwegian man in Thailand guilty of swindling the Norwegian state for Covid compensation Read More
Following Laos’ announcement of their plans to re-open for fully vaccinated travelers starting 1 January 2022, 14 more countries including Denmark, Norway, and Finland were recently added to the list …
Denmark, Norway, and Finland amongst countries added under Laos Green Zone entry plan Read More
We have entered a new year, 2022. A year that many hope will mean the end of the Covid crisis. The disease is however still influencing a lot of daily …
A world apart – New Year’s Eve 2021 celebrations in Thailand and Denmark Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Thailand and the Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce welcomes everyone back to the Finland Talks webinars with the first webinar on 12 January. The upcoming episode …
Sign up for Finland Talks 1/2022: Finland and the world of peace meditation Read More
Almost two years ago the pandemic shut down the world and Thailand was no exception as the country quickly closed its borders. Tourists went home and for the longest time, …
Swedish restaurant owners in Thailand hopes the worst is behind them Read More
The Swedish furniture giant will raise prices by an average of 9 percent across its stores worldwide due to problems in the supply chain, TV2 writes. According to IKEA’s press contact in …
Ikea to raise prices worldwide due to supply chain problems Read More
A Norwegian family’s Christmas holiday in Thailand has turned into a covid-19 nightmare after their 9-year-old son tested positive upon arrival in the country and the family was placed in …
Travel agency TUI receives more criticism after Norwegian family was isolated in Thailand Read More
Following Thailand’s decision to suspend the ‘Test and go’ quarantine free travel scheme a few days before Christmas due to fears over Omicron, Swedes in the country say the situation …
Following Thailand’s tightened entry restrictions – the situation remains calm in the country Read More
The 32-year-old Swedish influencer and Youtuber Lisa Anckarman was recently hospitalized in Thailand after she suddenly experienced mysterious symptoms almost like those of a stroke, Aftonbladet writes. Lisa Anckarman who is currently …
Swedish Youtuber hospitalized in Thailand – believes it’s stress-related Read More
Vaccine certificates from five new countries including Thailand and Taiwan will be recognized and accepted throughout the European Union from January, Thai Examiner reports. Last week, Deputy Chief of Mission of the …
European Union to accept Thai and Taiwanese vaccine certificates Read More
The Danish company Ecooking, which makes a wide range of cosmetics and skincare products, is ready for expansion into markets in Asia as well as the USA, JydskeVestkysten writes. Founded in 2015, …
Danish cosmetic company Ecooking is ready for Asia expansion Read More
Because of the rising number of covid cases Denmark has from the 27 December implemented new requirements when travelling into Denmark. From now on, travelers without permanent residency …
Denmark has implemented new procedures for entering the country Read More
The Christmas service at the Christ Church of Bangkok was, for the first time, only a Danish and Finnish sermon. The service was led by the pastor at the Danish …
Christmas service at Christ Church 2021 Read More
Some might wonder if it’s possible to get the Nordic Christmas atmosphere on a tropical island in Thailand? The answer is, according to about 200 Swedes, yes! True to tradition, …
Swedish community in Phuket celebrated Christmas: “Is absolutely incredible” Read More
The travel agency Tui in Denmark got very busy following Thailand’s announcement of suspending its so-called ‘Test and go’ quarantine free entry scheme last week. Not only does it …
Danish travel agency Tui will rebook or refund travelers to Thailand Read More
The retired police officer Øyvind Olsen, who played an important role in the murder case of Norwegian Nerid Høiness, believes that the Norwegian police lack the experience required in an …
Retired police officer believes Norwegian police efforts in Laos murder case shows inexperience Read More
A Danish family has been placed in isolation in Thailand after their 18-year-old daughter tested positive for covid-19 upon arrival in the country. According to BT, the family departed for Thailand …
Danish family placed in isolation in Thailand after daughter test positive for covid-19 Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently welcomed TUI Nordic’s first winter 2021/2022 charter flights to Phuket and Krabi, as part of the tour operator’s series of charter flights from …
Thailand’s Phuket and Krabi welcomed TUI charter flights from Norway Read More
Another 5 host families are needed to volunteer to take in 2 Danish young athletes visiting Bangkok second week of January 2022. You will pick up your athletes on Friday …
Danish Gymnastics team need host families in Bangkok Read More
“I am furious.” That is how Danish Journalist and Chief Editor of Danish media “Ekstra Bladet”, Henrik Qvortrup, describes his mood after it has been decided that he and his …
Covid-positive Danish journalist Henrik Qvortrup forcibly admitted at Thai hospital Read More
Danish citizen Carl Drewsen who went missing in Phuket in December 2015 is now no longer missing. The joint office of the Nordic police forces in Bangkok informs ScandAsia that …
Danish man missing since 2015 found alive and well Read More
A couple of years ago the famous Swedish actor Kjell Bergqvist decided to replace the freezing winter of Sweden with the heat of Thailand. The actor, who is known for …
Swedish actor Kjell Bergqvist’s second home is in Thailand Read More
The progress of the Omicron variant is spreading concern in Thailand and yesterday on 21 December, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said that Thailand would stop approving new applications at …
Thailand suspend ‘Test & go” strategy – complicates Nordic travelers holiday plans Read More Carl Drewsen a Danish citizen and Phuket resident has been missing for about 6 years. Ever since the day he disappeared in December 2015, neither family, friends nor colleagues have …
Danish man missing in Thailand since 2015 Read More
A system update delayed over the weekend some people’s PCR test results which ended up costing a Danish family a small fortune as they were departing for Thailand, media TV2 reports. The …
SSI System update cost Danish family a small fortune on PCR test before departing for Thailand Read More