Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The value of Norwegian seafood exports reached an all-time high in March than in 2021. The March volume pulled the amount for the first three months of the year up …
Norwegian Seafood Council’s March value reached all time high Read More
ABB Electrification is calling out for Thai tech startups to join the global sustainability challenge. The ABB Electrification Startup Challenge is now open for registration. They are looking for a …
ABB Electrification calls out for Thai tech startups Read More
As part of the 400th years relation of Denmark-Thailand, the Royal Danish embassy released a historical memo on 7 April 2021, as follows: Did you know that Denmark played a …
Denmark-Thailand relations taking shape towards green energy Read More
Given that Thailand is 95 percent Buddhist, the country is home to thousands of beautiful temples – known in Thai as Wat’s. Visiting the country’s temples can be a very …
Thai Temple etiquette: A guide to being respectful when visiting a Buddhist temple in Thailand Read More
Pinda Frost and her Danish husband Niels Frost have bought the legendary Hot dog stand at Vejgaard Torv in the Northern Danish city of Aalborg and renamed it ‘Bangkok Kitchen’. …
Thai Chef and Danish husband buy legendary Hot Dog stand and add Thai food to the menu Read More
On 31 March 2021 The Thai Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) granted Honorary Membership to H.E. Ambassador Nopporn Adchariyavanich for his efforts to boost Thai-Finnish trade and develop co-operation, especially …
TFCC granted Honorary Membership to H.E. Nopporn Adchariyavanich Read More
A new legislation by the Finnish Government aims to improve the legal status of foreign berry pickers coming to pick berries in the high season. It includes an absolute ban …
Finnish government writes new law for foreign berry pickers Read More
People magazine’s annual “The Beautiful Issue” hit newsstands Friday featuring Thai-Norwegian model, television personality, author, and entrepreneur, Christine Diane Teigen. Chrissy Teigen was born in Delta, Utah to her Thai …
Model Chrissy Teigen of Thai-Norwegian descent on the cover of People’s “Beautiful Issue” Read More
NORAd and the Royal Norwegian Embassy supports the ENDING PLASTIC POLLUTION INNOVATION CHALLENGE (EPPIC) to combat plastic pollution in four coastal cities across the ASEAN region of UNDP in Thailand.. …
NORAD supports UNDP challenge to end plastic pollution Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok is looking for a Consular Assistant. The announcement read: “Do you want to work on exciting and responsible tasks at our embassy? Are you …
Consular Assistant at the Norwegian embassy in Bangkok open for applications Read More
The Embassy of Sweden on 30 March 2021 published an update on Ambassador Jon Åström Gröndahl’s diplomatic trip to Chonburi province. The statement read: “Our Ambassador on the road again! …
Ambassador Gröndahl visited Chonburi, Thailand Read More
Dr. Chalermpong of Vachira Phuket Hospital recently announced that foreigners will be included and receive Covid-19 vaccines as part of the Thai government’s vaccination scheme, local media The Thaiger reports. …
Confirmed: Foreigners in Phuket Thailand will receive Covid-19 vaccine Read More
Astrid S is one rising Norwegian singer to watch out for is! This singer-songwriter is climbing the South East Asian Spotify hitlists with “Hurts So Good”. Spotify listeners in Indonesia, …
Astrid S climbing up Spotify’s charts in South East Asia Read More
In the Nordic and other parts of the world, it is an annual custom that news and media sites along with individuals post April Fool’s jokes and hoaxes on 1 …
In Scandinavia April’s Fool is harmless fun but in Thailand it may land you in jail Read More
Volvo Cars is opting in its 40,000+ employees around the globe, in all plants and offices, into a new all-gender, paid parental leave policy as of 1 April 2021. The …
Volvo’s ‘Family bond benefit’ granted global employees 6 months paid parental leave Read More
According to a recent update from the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok, this week Ambassador Jon Thorgaard visited the Ministry of Transport to continue the close cooperation between Denmark and …
Denmark’s Ambassador Jon Thorgaard visited the Ministry of Transport in Bangkok Read More
Meet this young couple, Samantha and Nicolas, who are dedicated to food and who run VIVIN Grocery & Restaurant, a local Artisan shop on Sukhumvit, soi 63 (Ekamai). On a …
Dedicated couple behind VIVIN Grocery & Restaurant Read More
Your roadmap to a vacation in Thailand without any quarantine is now ready, following the Thai government’s approval of a detailed proposal announced on 31 March 2021. The first phase …
Clear roadmap to a vacation to Thailand Read More
The twins Anders and Torben Petersen, known from the Danish TV2 series ‘Anders & Torben’ have embarked on a new adventure of opening a restaurant in Thailand. Or at least …
Twins from Danish TV 2 series ‘Anders & Torben’ to open a restaurant in Thailand Read More
A Thai scholar Prof. Vitit Muntarbhorn is set to take up his role as the new UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia on 1 April …
Thai scholar starts as UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Cambodia Read More
To secure the shipment of COVID-19 vaccines, an optimal logistics setup with a continuous cold chain from the manufacturing plant to hospitals worldwide is important. Diab’s engineers worked closely with …
Swedish Envirotainer RAP e2 contributing to safe transportation of Covid-19 vaccine Read More
The Norwegian Ambassador H.E. Kjersti Rødsmoen participated in the sail away ceremony of Johan Sverdrup Process Platform II (P2) Main Support Frame at Aibel Thailand’s yard in Laem Chabang on …
Ambassador Rødsmoen participated in Sverdrup sail away ceremony Read More
On 28 March 2021 The US embassy in Rangoon released a joint statement signed by the Chiefs of Defense of Australia, Canada, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, the Kingdom of Denmark, …
Chiefs of Defense condemns Myanmar Army Read More
On 28 March 2021 the Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeppe Kofod posted on Twitter, that said: “Violence spinning out of control in Myanmar Tellingly, the deadliest day takes place …
Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs: ‘Violence must stop in Myanmar’ Read More
Timothy Jacob Jensen has been described as a contemporary design icon. He creates products that not only become an integral part of our everyday lives, but also win one international …
Danish Design studio digitalizes 100 years of tradition and craftmanship Read More
“Serving love” is a fund raising event by Sang Foundation for SOS food rescue ( Scholars of sustenance ) foundation on 27 March 2021 at L’Occitan French restaurant Hua Hin. …
Serving Love 2021 Fundraising for SOS Hua Hin event was a success Read More
On Friday 19 March 2021 the TSCC team visited Jin Wellbeing County and received a warm welcome from Khun Bjorn Richardson, General Manager, and his team. Jin Wellbeing County is …
Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce visited Jin Wellbeing County Read More
Thailand has enforced strict restrictions on incoming travel since the pandemic started over a year ago and finding the right information can be a bit of a minefield. To make …
Travel off Path: Step by step guide on how to travel to Thailand right now Read More
On 22 March 2021 the Royal embassy of Thailand in Sweden announced: Update on Thailand’s inbound travel measures for non-Thai nationals (effective from April 1, 2021) Please note that other …
Thailand to reduce quarantine days for international travelers from 1 April Read More
The Ibsen Scholarship program by Ibsen Awards was initiated by the Norwegian parliament in 2007, to offer funding for innovative performing arts projects worldwide. The call for 2021 is out …
The Ibsen Scholarships 2021 calls out to global innovative performing artist Read More
Thai European Business Association (TEBA) is pleased to invite you to an exclusive luncheon with Mr. Duangarthit Nidhi-u-tai Deputy Director-General of the Department of Trade Negotiations, Ministry of Commerce, and …
TEBA invites to business update luncheon with Mr. Duangarthit Nidhi-u-tai Read More
The Danish Embassy in Bangkok has posted honorable mentions from their recent ‘Traces of Denmark in Thailand’ photo competition. “The embassy received a great number of entries for the “Traces …
Honorable mentions from the Danish Embassy in Bangkok’s photo challenge Read More
On 11 March 2021, it was exactly one year ago that Denmark closed its borders and went into massive lockdown due to the corona pandemic. On that occasion, the association …
Danes Worldwide questionnaire: How did the pandemic affect your life? Read More
A young Danish woman fell down a slope and crashed a rented ATV during her vacation in Thailand last year but realized only afterward that her travel insurance did not …
Dane crashed on ATV during vacation in Thailand, insurance refused to cover Read More
On 24 March 2021 the Swedish Ambassador H.E. Mr. Jon Åström Gröndahl and Boards of SSC Space Thailand and the team visited Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency GISTDA center …
Sweden invested in a joint satellite station in Thailand Read More
On 22 March 2021 the Thai Nordic Golf Society Captain announced registration to join Pecunia Asset Management Cup 2021 has officially started, as follow: Sign up is now open for …
Pecunia Asset Management Cup 2021 open for registration Read More
According to the World Happiness Report sponsored by the UN, Thailand is as happy as last year and the country stayed at 54th in the rankings, local media Bangkok Post …
Global report: Thailand’s happiness ranking remains unchanged Read More
ScandAsia recently had the privilege of attending the Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) webinar covering Danish rules for inheritance and guardianship for Danes living in Singapore. The event led by …
DABS: The Danish rules for inheritance and guardianship for Danes living in Singapore and abroad Read More
Earlier this week, the Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard met with Dr. Samerjai Suksumek, Chairman of the Energy Regulatory Commission of Thailand (ERC), and other senior officers. Together they discussed Thailand’s …
Ambassador Thorgaard visited the Energy Regulatory Commission of Thailand (ERC) Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok has announced the winner of their “Traces of Denmark in Thailand” photo competition with the winning photo capturing “400 years of Thai-Danish relations, friendship, …
Danish Embassy in Bangkok announces winner of “Traces of Denmark in Thailand” photo competition Read More
On 17 March 2021 Thailand Department of Disease Control (DDC) and AstraZeneca Thailand released a joint statement regarding AstraZeneca vaccine, as follow: 1.The investigation of the post-vaccination adverse events in …
Thailand DDC and AstraZeneca Thailand update on Covid-19 vaccine Read More
Swedish travelers are eager to travel abroad again, many are interested in traveling far despite the hassle of vaccinations and the most popular destination is still Thailand. According to Adam …
Swedish travel bookings to Thailand increased by 150 percent Read More
Sweden has introduced a special income tax for short-term foreign workers in the country and this can affect Thai workers who usually work as berry pickers in Sweden, Bangkok Post …
New tax rule can affects Thai berry pickers’ income in Sweden Read More
Three half Asian – half Finnish women use social media to highlight how it feels to be seen as an outsider in your own home country with the Instagram account …
Mixed Finns, an Instagram account promoting a more diverse idea of what it means to be Finnish Read More
For more than 30 years, Hans Petter Hougen has worked as a forensic pathologist in disaster areas around the world, and in his recently published book, ‘At work with death’ …
Danish forensic expert describes, among other, his Tsunami experience in Thailand Read More
Thailand Department of Disease Control (DDC) approved Kho Samui’s proposal on safety operations once Thailand re-start on tourism. On 21 March 2021 Mr. Teerapong Chuaychoo, Koh Samui Mayor and director …
Koh Samui’s safety protocols got approve by DDC to be a model city to open up to tourism Read More
The Liveability Challenge in Singapore is looking for startups, innovators and problem solvers to offer solutions under two key themes: [1] Decarbonisation & [2] Re-Imagining resources. With just one month …
The Liveability Challenge 2021 is officially opens for submissions Read More
On 17 March 2021 TSCC members visited the Eastern Economic Corridor Office of Thailand (EECO) in Bangkok. Together with TSCC’s honorary member, the Embassy of Sweden in Thailand. Dr. Luxmon …
TSCC and Swedish embassy visited Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor Office Read More
Three Danish siblings recently received a letter from the Danish Ministry of Immigration and Integration Affairs assessing that they are not and have never been Danish citizens despite being born …
You have never been Danish citizens – young Danes of Vietnamese ancestry told by Danish authorities Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok recently visited Lappset installations and Lappset distributor Park and Garden. The visit aimed to learned about this Finnish success story and their operations in …
Team Finland visited Lappset’s park in Bangkok Read More