Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
On 18 March, The Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok took another trip down memory lane, this time highlighting the late Prince Henrik’s visit to Thailand 32 years ago and his …
The late Prince Henrik of Denmark had a continuing interest in environmental programs in Thailand Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok is currently seeking to recruit a Senior Consular Officer. If you enjoy helping people and want to ensure that Danish citizens have a positive …
Are you the new Senior Consular Officer at Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok? Read More
On 18 March 2021 the Finnish Ambassador Jyri Järviaho was honored to pay a courtesy call to Prime Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha at the Government House today. Both parties …
Ambassador Järviaho paid courtesy call to Thai PM Gen. Prayut Read More
On 16 March 2021 the Finnish Ambassador Jyri Järviaho and other representatives of the Embassy were thrilled to visit Tonkla School in Chiang Mai. Tonkla is a privately owned bilingual …
Ambassador Järviaho visited Tonkla school in Chiangmai Read More
Several Danish badminton players have been subjected to harsh statements and messages on social media from angry and disappointed Indonesian badminton fans. This comes after the Indonesian squad was sent …
Danish badminton stars receive harsh messages after Indonesia was eliminated from All England tournament Read More
Thailand will shorten the mandatory quarantine period from 14 days to 10 and 7 days and travelers will not need fit-to-fly documents when arriving into the country starting 1 April, …
Thailand eases restrictions on 1 April – shorter quarantine and no fit-to-fly certificates Read More
On 11 March 2021, Ambassador Jon Åström Gröndahl paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha at the Thai Government House. The Prime Minister welcomed the Ambassador by …
Ambassador Gröndahl paid a courtesy call to Gen. Prayuth at the Government House Read More
On Monday 15 March 2021 the Nordic ambassadors paid a joint visit to the Governor of Chiang Mai province and Chiangmai University. In joint Nordic cooperation, Norwegian Ambassador Kjersti Rødsmoen, …
Nordic ambassadors visited Chiangmai governor and CM University Read More
On 16 March 2021 the Danish Ambassador Jon Thorgaard, visited Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden to discuss and continue the shared green agenda. Dr. Piyakasat Suksathit and Dr. Ratchada Kongsatyaipat, gave …
Ambassador Thorgaard visited Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden to discuss green agenda Read More
Finland is amongst the countries that are already using dogs trained to sniff out covid-19 virus carriers and now Thailand can present its first pack of six dogs trained for …
COVID-19 sniffer dogs detect virus carriers in Finland and now also in Thailand Read More
The best part of waking up is coffee in your cup! Swedes are heavy coffee drinkers and our “FIKA” breaks are a well-known part of the day. In year1685 the …
Time for a coffee! Read More
It’s estimated that two persons are killed and approximately forty people are injured every minute on roads around the world so in which parts of the world are you …
Thailand is the second unsafest country in the world to drive in Read More
The Danish pump giant Grundfos announced on 15 March 2021 that sales in the second half of 2020 was only 1.0% below 2019. This was better than first half, where …
Grundfos delivers strong financial performance in 2020 Read More
In a bid to make mandatory quarantine in Thailand attractive, the popular tourist nation last month introduced the possibility for tourists to spend their 14 days in quarantine at a …
Offer for Nordic tourists: Quarantine on a yacht in Thailand Read More
Denmark and Thailand have a long history of collaboration within agriculture and there is high demand for quality equipment and services from Denmark that can support the increasing production and …
Ambassador Thorgaard and the team visited SKOV A/S Asia HQ in Bangkok Read More
St. Andrews International School Sukhumvit 107 invites you to join a meeting on campus to discover more about the unique new alternative to the IBDP and A-Levels: the IBCP – …
St Andrew’s S107 host IBCP Discovery Event 1 April Read More
Danish singer Michael Falch talks to Danish daily BT about his recently published book, written during the pandemic, and in the book, he opens up about his life and health …
Danish singer Michael Falch: My heart is 8500 km away in Thailand Read More
On International Women’s Day 8 March 2021 Kuhn Nee (19) from Narathivas had the opportunity to be ambassador for a day at the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok. The program activities …
Norwegian embassy Bangkok welcomed Ambassador for a day winner Read More
Joergen Lundbaek passed away on 15 March 2021 shortly before midnight. About half a year ago, he was diagnosed with cancer and although he went into treatment, it was too …
Joergen Lundbaek has passed away Read More
On 12 March 2021 the Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce team visited Epiroc in the morning to meet Khun Somnath Dutta Majumdar, Managing Director at Epiroc N. South East Asia. …
TSCC welcomes new member Epiroc Thailand Read More
The Government of Finland has decided to extend the restrictions on entry into the country until 17 April 2021. An announcement read: The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, and there …
Finland extends entry restriction until 17 April Read More
Danish Viking Life-Saving Equipment A / S with around 3,000 employees employed in maritime security globally has just presented a profit for 2020 of DKK 170 million before tax. However, …
Danish firm laid off hundreds of employees in Thailand factory to make a profit Read More
Join Norwegian Ambassador to Singapore H.E. Anita Nergaard and H.E. Morten Høglund Norwegian Ambassador to ASEAN among others as they discuss on “Empowering Women: UN Year of the Creative Economy”. …
Norwegian MFA invites to women empowering discussion Read More
According to Freedom House’s 2021 freedom rankings, Thailand is described as ‘not free” which puts the country back to the position held during the coup years, Bangkok Post reports. Other …
Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia are “not free” Read More
Danes worldwide is inviting its members to an online information meeting regarding tax and pension conditions for Danes abroad. The invitation reads: “As a Dane abroad, there are special tax …
Webinar on Danish tax and pension 24 March Read More
An unknown number of Danes abroad are currently without any prospect of being able to receive either a corona vaccine in their country of residence or Denmark. So quite naturally, …
Danes worldwide will keep fighting for vaccines for Danes abroad Read More
Denmark, Norway, and Thailand have temporarily suspended the use of AstraZeneca’s covid-19 vaccine until more clarity in regards to the possible connection to possible blood clots is revealed, Ritzau reports. …
Denmark, Norway and Thailand temporarily suspend the use of AstraZeneca’s covid-19 vaccine Read More
The Finnish consulate in Beijing processed 81 percent fewer applications for a Schengen visa in 2020, while those submitted at The Finnish consulate in Shanghai declined by 77 during last …
Finland sees sharp decrease in Schengen Visa Applications from China in 2020 Read More
“More than 11 million tons of plastic waste end up in the oceans every year. And this is expected to double in the next 20 years,” Norway’s Ambassador to ASEAN …
Norway provides grants for ASEAN researchers to reduce plastic waste Read More
Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok announced the winner of the ”Women’s Empowerment Photo Challenge” to be “The Big C (Conversation)” by Naruemon Chaingam This is how Khun Naruemon describes her …
”Women’s Empowerment Photo Challenge” Winner announced Read More
Thailand has started implementing a new “Smart Visa” a type of visa specially designed to attract highly skilled manpower, investors, executives and startups entrepreneurs wishing to work or invest in …
Thailand granted Smart Visa that allows 4 years stay Read More
On 5 March 2021 the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok released ‘On this day’ Historial memo of Denmark-Thailand 400 years relationship, as follow: 5 March 1920: On this day, the …
Danish Society Siam (Dansk Samfund Siam) was founded on 5 March 1920 Read More
Who is turning 25? ASEM – the Asia-Europe Meeting! As a political dialogue forum, ASEM has since 1996 acted as an informal and open setting to foster dialogue and cooperation …
Asia-Europe Meeting – ASEM holds virtual celebration to 25 years of accomplishments Read More
The Finnish Ambassador H.E. Jyri Järviaho had recently the pleasure of paying a courtesy call to H.E. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social …
Ambassador Järviaho met with the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Read More
Just like social distancing, washing hands and wearing face masks , fastening seatbelts or wearing helmets could save many lives. The Embassy of Sweden is coordinating a group called “the …
Swedish embassy hosted brainstorm session on Road Safety in Thailand Read More
On 25 February 2021 the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok announced: Consul Katariina Hautamäki-Huuki has been awarded with a central government medal of merit as recognition for her 30 years …
Consul Katarina Hautamäki-Huuki awarded Medal of Merit for her years of dedication Read More
The Swedish Zinzino Group announced on 3 March 2021 that the group’s revenue increased with a total of 33% during February 2021 compared to the year before. Zinzino AB is …
Swedish Zinzino Group reports strong sales growth during February Read More
The Embassy of Denmark is announcing a final call to participate in their ‘Danish traces in Thailand’ photo competition in celebrations of 400 years of relations between Denmark and Thailand. …
Final call for ‘Danish traces in Thailand’ photo competition Read More
On 7 March 2021, the Ambassador of Denmark to Thailand welcomed the Danish Church in Thailand to hold a 3rd Sunday of Lent service and helped hand out communions at …
Danish Church in Thailand held 3rd Sunday of Lent service at the Ambassador’ residence Read More
The White Shuffle at the Novotel Suites, Sukhumvit 34, is a relatively new oasis in bustling Bangkok. I had the pleasure to be invited to this oasis recently together with …
The Art of being spoiled Read More
The embassy of Finland in Bangkok released a welcome note to their new team member on 1 March 2021, that read: Meet our new colleague Gitta Hägg-Lundvall. Gitta joined the …
Finland embassy in Bangkok welcomes new team member Read More
The Sweden Embassy Bangkok released the finalist of Women’s Empowerment Photo Challenge Vdo clip before announcement for the winner on 8 march 2021, their statement says: We were overwhelmed by …
Sweden Embassy Bangkok Women’s Empowerment Photo Challenge finalist revealed Read More
Mega Bangna mall opened on 4 March 2021 over 9000 square metre of free space, free of charge, for skate lovers. It is the new carpark space for IKEA store …
Mega Bangna opens 90,000 sqm. space for skaters from 4-10pm Read More
A Swedish national charged with running an international scheme from Thailand that defrauded more than 3500 victims in 46 countries recently pled guilty in a US federal court, reports Finance …
Swedish man pled guilty to operating a $16 million crypto fraud business from Thailand Read More
Swedish Michael Baines has since 2011 been rescuing and rehabilitating street dogs in Thailand through what today is called ‘The Man That Rescues Dogs’. The charity is home to 600 …
Swedish run dog rescue charity in Thailand suffers during the pandemic Read More
What are the best practices for teaching techniques from Finland? Hear more from the Finnish Curriculum Education Philosophy in Rainbow Trout Creativity International School from Phuket on this coming Saturday …
Join online International Teacher Meet up on 6 March and get to know Finnish Education System Read More
3 March 2021 Volvo Cars announced it is only going to sell electric vehicles by 2030. It will phase out all car models with internal combustion engines by then, including …
Volvo Cars will sell only electric vehicles by 2030 Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi encourages more females to become more visible on the global hit lists. The announcement says: It’s time to achieve greater financial equality. It’s time …
Sweden and UN Global Goals 2030 invites to International Female Song Writer Day Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok recently updated the following statement aimed at inspiring ambitious leaders in Thailand to join the Swedish Institute Management Programme Asia: “Are you one of …
Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok on the Swedish Institute Management Programme Asia Read More
On 28 February, Thai state-owned NBT television network showed in a national live broadcast how Thailand kicked off the country’s Covid-19 vaccine program using China’s Sinovac vaccine. Presided by Prime …
Thailand kicks off Covid-19 vaccine program with China’s Sinovac shot Read More