Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A 55-year-old Finnish man has died after being struck by a speeding motorcycle in Pattaya late Friday night, according to Here Pattaya.The crash happened around 9:40pm on March 20 on …
Finnish man dies in Pattaya road accident after being hit by speeding bike Read More
A 59-year-old Swedish man, identified as Mr. Magnus, was injured in an assault in Jomtien, Pattaya, in the early hours of March 22. Rescue services responded to a call around …
Swede in Pattaya refused transgender woman’s invitation – then he was attacked Read More
In January 2025, it was estimated that 47,000 Danish retirees were living outside Denmark. Most of them were living within Europe, but many were living outside the EU, in countries …
Danes Worldwide speaks out on pension supplements: “It is a matter of discrimination” Read More
The 2025 World Happiness Report is out, and the Nordic model reigns supreme. Finland tops the 2025 World Happiness Report once more, followed closely by Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden. The …
World Happiness Report: Nordic happiness tops the World, Asia trails behind Read More
Thai immigration authorities have arrested a Swedish man in Bangkok who was evading an Interpol Red Notice, TNN Thailand reports. The arrest is part of Thailand’s ongoing efforts to prevent …
Thai Police arrest Swedish man wanted by Interpol Read More
Air ticket prices between Asia and Europe have risen sharply after the war involving Iran disrupted air traffic across the Middle East. Bloomberg reported that more than 46,000 flights were …
Middle East conflict sends Asia-Europe airfares soaring Read More
Thailand is facing a sharp surge in scam calls and text messages – and expatriates are increasingly among the targets, Bangkok Post reports. New figures show that Thailand has become …
Scam wave hits Thailand with expats increasingly targeted Read More
Global fintech company Wise has become the first non-bank to secure five regulatory licences in Thailand, allowing it to expand its services and operate locally, the company said in a …
Wise secures licences in Thailand: Sending money just got easier for expats Read More
A Swedish solar company is making a move into Thailand. The company Midsummer has opened a new regional office in Bangkok, aiming to expand its presence and bring innovative solar …
Midsummer enters Thai market with innovative solar solutions Read More
Trade between Sweden and Thailand is picking up speed. New figures show that Swedish exports to Thailand reached around SEK 6.5 billion (THB 22.3 billion) in 2025, Embassy of Sweden …
Trade between Sweden and Thailand hits new momentum Read More
Anna Maria Oltorp, Head of Regional Development Cooperation Section from the Swedish Embassy in Thailand has called for a fairer green transition in Asia-Pacific, warning that vulnerable groups risk being …
Swedish diplomat warns green transition risks leaving people behind Read More
Cambodia and Denmark are looking to expand their cooperation as the two countries approach the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year, according to Fresh News English. The outlet reported …
Denmark and Cambodia look to strengthen ties ahead of 60th anniversary Read More
Norway’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned travellers to check both destinations and flight routes before travelling abroad for Easter or the summer holiday, after recent conflict in the Middle …
Norway warns travellers to check Southeast Asia routes before Easter holidays Read More
Thailand is considering bringing back an idea for free domestic flights for foreign tourists as authorities try to protect the tourism sector from fallout linked to the war in the …
Thailand revisits proposal for free domestic flights for tourists Read More
Thailand is now preparing a series of measures to protect its vital tourism sector if the conflict in the Middle East begins to affect international travel. On March 13, the …
Thailand prepares tourism crisis plan over Middle East conflict Read More
The Thai ambassador to Denmark, Suphanvasa Chotikajan Tang, opened the event “Muay Thai Experience Copenhagen 2026” on 14 March at Matrikel 1 in Copenhagen. Organised by the Thai Trade Center …
Muay Thai training event draws full house in Copenhagen Read More
True Corporation has confirmed that the share sale between Norway’s Telenor and Arise Digital Technology was completed on 13 March. Under the deal, Arise acquired shares equal to 24.95 percent …
Telenor completes True stake sale Read More
Former Swedish Ambassador Harald Sandberg, with postings in a.o. Jakarta, Seoul and New Delhi, has argued that Sweden’s current development aid system has failed and should be radically restructured. In a …
Ambassador Sandberg: Shut down Sida Read More
Lone Lindholt – a Dane living in Vientiane, Laos – travelled all the way to Bangkok on Friday 6 March to cast her ballot for Denmark’s parliamentary election on 24 …
Lone travelled 600 kilometres to vote in Denmark’s election, only to learn her ballot is not guaranteed to count Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Bangkok has announced additional passport appointment slots on 18–19 March to meet increased demand for new passports. According to the embassy, extra resources have been allocated …
Swedish Embassy in Bangkok adds extra passport appointment days Read More
A ship linked to Thailand was recently hit in an attack in the Middle East. Now Norway has taken a drastic step to protect its ships, The Maritime Executive reports. …
After attack on Thai-linked vessel, Norway bans ships from Hormuz route Read More
Thailand has helped more than 40,000 stranded tourists return home after flight disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East, Bangkok Post reports. The emergency response has included hundreds …
Thailand helps stranded 40.000 tourists return home after Middle East flight chaos Read More
Her plans were to study, work and build a life in Sweden. Instead, she has now been sent back to Thailand. Twenty-year-old Thananya Chaiyasonk has been deported from Sweden after …
Thai student deported from Sweden after turning 20 Read More
From Denmark to Thailand, authorities are urging people to reduce travel as fuel markets tighten following the escalating conflict involving the United States and Iran, AOL reports. The crisis is …
Fuel crisis pushes Denmark and Asian countries to promote remote work Read More
As conflict continues in the Middle East, thousands of foreigners remain stuck in the crossfire, and even more are stranded on either side of the world, with only limited means …
Evacuation organiser alerts about airspace in the Middle East; “We have never seen a situation like this” Read More
Sudden flight cancellations have left some travelers stuck far from home. Because of the current situation in the Middle East, several passengers are still experiencing disrupted travel plans and last-minute …
Thai authorities offer hotel discounts to travelers affected by flight cancellations Read More
The United States has opened a trade investigation into Norway and a number of Asian economies, Office of the United States Trade Representative reports. Washington wants to find out whether …
Norway and Thailand among countries targeted in new US trade investigation Read More
The conflict in the Middle East is raising concern in Thailand’s tourism industry, as it could affect travellers heading to Thailand, The Nation Thailand reports. Many tourists from Denmark, Sweden, …
Airspace disruptions in Middle East worry Thai tourism sector Read More
Three Swedish men accused of running major online drug sales from Thailand are now being held by Thai authorities and are expected to be sent to Sweden for detention hearings. …
Goodbye to the luxury Thai life; now the three druglords are headed back to Sweden Read More
Scandinavian Airlines has launched a new feature that allows passengers to share the live location of missing baggage with SAS staff through Google’s Find Hub system. The new option lets …
SAS introduces Google-linked tool to help recover missing bags faster Read More
A Sunclass Airlines flight carrying 315 stranded Nordic travellers landed in Copenhagen on Monday morning, Ritzau reports. The passengers had been stuck in Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean after …
Spies flight brings 315 stranded Nordic travellers home from Thailand Read More
Tensions and conflicts around the world have made it more important than ever for authorities to know where their citizens are. Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is reminding citizens abroad …
Danish Foreign Ministry: Remember to leave the Danes List when returning home Read More
The shade offered a short escape from the Bangkok heat in Bechakitti Park. Under it sat Danish street artist Stine Hvid while people slowly gathered around the newly unveiled murals. …
International Women’s Day: Bangkok wall becomes tribute to women by Danish and Thai artists Read More
Several Danish tourists stranded in Thailand and the Maldives are now being brought back to Denmark by travel company TUI. The travellers were affected after conflict in the Middle East …
TUI brings stranded Danish tourists home from Thailand and Maldives Read More
Thai police say the three Swedish men arrested in Thailand were behind two darknet drug platforms that controlled more than 80 per cent of Europe’s online narcotics market, adding major …
Swedes ran European drug empire from Thailand Read More
A visit to family in southern Thailand changed the course of Swedish-born defender Elias Dolah’s life. Eleven years later he plays for the Thai national team and has built a …
Swedish Elias came to Thailand for a holiday. Today he plays for the national football team Read More
Three Swedish men have been arrested in Thailand as part of a multinational operation targeting an international narcotics network with links to Sweden, the Nordic market and online drug sales, …
Three Swedes arrested in Thailand in crackdown on Nordic-linked drug network Read More
Denmark’s government has warned that postal votes from abroad may not arrive in time for the general election on 24 March, Reuters reports. The warning comes as war in Iran …
Middle East turmoil may delay overseas votes from Danes in Asia Read More
Norwegian seafood exports to Asia have been disrupted after new fighting in the Middle East led to airspace closures across the region, IntraFish reports. The conflict, involving attacks between Israel, …
Middle East conflict disrupts Norwegian seafood exports to Asia Read More
A Thai mother living in Sweden has appealed for help after her 15-year-old daughter was rescued in Pattaya following an abduction and sexual assault case involving two motorcycle taxi riders. …
Mother in Sweden seeks help after daughter rescued in Pattaya abuse case Read More
Several thousand Asian tourists are stuck all over Scandinavia and the rest of Europe and may be unable to return home after airspace closures over the Gulf disrupted key flight …
Asian tourists also stranded in Europe as Middle East conflict disrupts flights Read More
The holiday ended before it began. Minutes after landing in Phuket, a Norwegian tourist was taken aside at passport control and locked inside an airport detention cell, Verdens Gang reports. …
Torn passport page detains Norwegian tourist at Phuket airport Read More
Thailand’s Immigration Bureau is waiving overstay fines for some foreign travellers stranded by flight disruptions linked to Middle East airspace closures. The waiver applies to travellers whose permission to stay …
Thailand waives overstay penalties for travellers hit by Middle East flight cancellations Read More
The exhibition Leaders of Tomorrow opens on Friday 6 March 2026 from 19:00 to 21:00 at Bangkok 1899. The joint exhibition brings together Danish visual artist Stine Hvid and Thai …
Danish-Thai exhibition marks International Women’s Day in Bangkok Read More
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ScandAsia Magazine March 2026 Read More Thailand plans to provide financial support to foreign tourists stranded in the country due to global airspace closures linked to the escalating Middle East crisis, Government Public Relations Department (PRD) …
Thailand plans financial support for stranded foreign tourists Read More
Finland has required foreign wild-berry pickers to hold a seasonal work visa since 2025. The rules fall under the Seasonal Workers Act. For the 2026 season, Finland’s Ministry for Foreign …
Finland to tighten visa checks for berry pickers ahead of 2026 season Read More
More than 20 Norwegian retirees have filed a complaint over a housing project in Chon Buri after a change in ownership, according to Thaiger. The residents live at Thai-Norway Resort, …
Norwegian retirees complain of harassment and new fees after project takeover Read More
Danish TV personalities Morten Kjeldgaard and Frederik Haun say they are, like hundreds of nordic tourists, unable to fly home from Thailand after their flight was cancelled. Kjeldgaard wrote on …
Danish celebrity couple stuck in Thailand after war cancels flights Read More
Denmark will hold a general election on Tuesday, 24 March 2026. Danish citizens staying abroad can cast their vote in advance at Danish embassies and consulates across Asia. Voters are …
How to vote in the Danish general election from Southeast Asia Read More