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Time goes by and it doesn’t feel like five years since we celebrated SWEA Bangkok’s 15th Anniversary. That evening was held at the private club “Pacific City Club” and we …
SWEA Bangkok celebrates its 20 Anniversary Read More
Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce introduced and welcomed on 1 December 2020 their new member, Epiroc. Epiroc is a leading global productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries. With …
Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce welcomes new member Epiroc Read MoreColin Rampton interviews the Finnish bussiness entrepreneur in Hong Kong, Mika Jokela Perhaps it is a generalisation to say that Finnish folk are a resilient race, but my recent interview …
Mika Jokela – a hardy Finn in Hong Kong Read More
Tetra Pak celebrated on 4 December 2020 with its partners the 10 years anniversary of the Green Roof Project. A decade of helping people in distress by collecting folded and …
Tetra Pak celebrates 10th anniversary of The Green Roof Project with partners Read More
On 1 December 2020 the Danish Ambassador Jon Thorgaard, together with Deputy Head of Mission, Mrs. Ingrid Dahl-Madsen and Khun Nippon Mukdasatien, Senior Trade Advisor, visited the Minister of Energy …
Ambassador Thorgaard and team visited Thailand’s Minister of Energy and Deputy Prime Minister Read More
The Danish Christmas Bazaar takes place this Sunday 6 December from 11.00 to 18.00 at Gaysorn Tower floor 19 in Bangkok. The event is well on track to be at …
Don’t miss the Danish Christmas Bazaar on Sunday Read More
Study in Finland released the latest of the ‘Future is made in Finland’ webinar on 25 November 2020 that said: We live in an era of artificial intelligence and quantum …
‘Future is made in Finland’ webinar highlights women in science Read More
Thailand officially signed an agreement on Friday 27 November 2020 with AstraZeneca securing the kingdom’s access to the company’s Covid-19 vaccine and authorising the right for a local manufacturer to …
Thailand signed agreement with AstraZeneca to secure COVID-19 vaccine Read More
Are you looking forward to a traditional Swedish Christmas Lunch? The registration is now open! Celebrate Christmas with us on 19 December 2020. Christmas Quiz, Raffle Game, and more. Event …
TSCC invites to traditional Swedish Christmas Lunch 2020 Read More
The Christmas Family Fun Fest on Sunday, 13 December is a great social family celebration. This is a special occasion for friends of Norway in Thailand to get together and …
TNCC’s Christmas Family Fun Fest date set to 13 December Read More
The Norwegian Government offers scholarships for an MBA in Sustainability Management to students from the Philippines and other countries in the ASEAN region. The application deadline is 21 January 2021, …
Norway offers Sustainable Management MBA scholarship to ASEAN students Read More
Cover Pensak – a biography Danish-Thai Pensak Howitz (born 1939) has lived a most unusual life. The book PENSAK has now been translated into Thai language. The book tells her …
Pensak – Thai language version of biography Read More
58 years ago, a technical cooperation project between the Thai and Danish Governments resulted in the creation of Thai Danish Dairy Farm. If the word “Denmark” is mentioned, Thai people …
Ambassador Thorgaard visited Thai-Danish Dairy Farm Read More
The Swedish Ambassador Jon Åström Gröndahl together with Naanmee Books and IKEA Thailand invites to a “Non-Violence Workshop: How to keep children away from violence” on 29 November and 4 …
Swedish embassy invites to Pippi Longstocking’s 75th anniversary at IKEA Thailand Read More
The new limited edition UNIQLO x Marimekko holiday capsule collection for Fall/Winter 2020 was launched on 27 November in Thailand. The collection will be available globally in the majority of …
UNIQLO X Marimekko limited edition launched in Thailand Read More
Sweden Alumni Network in Vietnam invites members to Sweden Talks: A Glimpse of the Nobel Prize. Sweden Talks is an online forum where alumni meet each other and expert speakers …
Sweden Alumni invite to “Sweden Talks” about the Nobel Prize on 3 Dec Read More
On 24 November 2020 the Danish Ambassador Jon Thorgaard and Nils Robenhagen, Head of Commercial and Trade, visited the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to discuss Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) …
Ambassador Thorgaard visited Department of Special Investigation Read More
Thai Nordic Golf Society (TNGS) held its 100 Years Cup 2020 on the 14 November hosted by Scandinavian Society. The Cup was the 3rd Tee off for the 2020/2021 season …
SSS 100 Years Cup winners announced Read More
On 13 November 2020 the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) joined hands with the Thai Hotels Association (THA) and the airline partners – Bangkok Airways, AirAsia and Nok Air to …
Thailand launches Expat Travel Bonus exclusive to expats Read More
Would you like to become a part of an international workplace with good colleagues? The Royal Danish Embassy announced on 23 November 2020 that they are currently looking for 2 …
The Royal Danish Embassy Bangkok is looking for new team members Read More
It has now been one week since I arrived back to Bangkok, Thailand, having spent more than 4 months in Scandinavia. I was booked by end of August for my …
How to deal with quarantine! Read More
On the 14th November 2020 the Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard participated in the Opening Ceremony of the National Science and Technology Fair. The National Science and Technology Fair is …
Ambassador Thorgaard participated in the Opening Ceremony of the National Science and Technology Fair Read More
Did you know that incorrect disposal of electronic waste is one of the most problematic challenges in waste management? In Finland, used and serviced smart phones are gaining popularity: They’re …
Finnish SWAPPIE helps in electronic waste challenge Read More
Midas PR, Thailand’s leading PR agency, organized the first Bangkok Yuppies networking event on the 78th-floor rooftop of King Power Mahanakhon, one of the tallest buildings in Bangkok. The event …
Midas PR successfully launched Bangkok Yuppies networking series at King Power Mahanakhon Read More
Megatix, the leading customisable ticketing platform, announces the expansion of their services to offering best hotel, spa and restaurant deals from all over Thailand. This new option provides users with …
Megatix, the leading customisable ticketing platform is offering best hotel, spa and restaurant deals from all over Thailand Read More
The ASEAN-EU Business Summit is back for its 8th edition, slated to be held in Singapore on 19 November 2020. This year’s edition follows on from a highly successful run …
Limited seats available for the ASEAN-EU Business summit 2020, register today Read More
“Because every lives that were lost or injured means more than just statistic numbers. Everyone must be more involve and centrally share responsibilities when there’s a road accident. We should …
Ambassador Gröndahl participated the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims Read More
As the world anxiously awaits a cure for COVID-19, what was once an unfamiliar order – telecommuting or work-from-home – has now been normalised with safety measures set in place …
‘New Normal’ will reshape the future of work and people flow Read More
While companies initially projected a 5% overall increase in salaries for 2021 in the first half of this year, further surveys reflect a moderation at around 3%. Salaries rose by …
Salaries in Thailand expected to rise in 2021 despite COVID-19 crisis, says Mercer survey Read More
On 10 November 2020 the Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard together with Khun Chatri Moonstan, Senior Commercial Advisor, visited the Danish design company, Jacob Jensen Design. The purpose of visit …
Ambassador Thorgaard attended the Jacob Jensen Design and KMUTT Collaboration Announcement reception Read More
The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) together with the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), the Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO), and the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok, will be hosting …
Get to know more of Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) in the next webinar on 26 Nov Read More
As COVID-19 PCR test is mandatory for arrival in many destinations, Cathay Pacific has cooperated with selected hospitals in Bangkok and Phuket to offer their passengers a special rate for …
Cathay Pacific teams up with selected hospitals for passengers to get COVID-19 PCR tests Read More
Do you have any projects on Sustainable Consumption and Production? Then this is for you! EU SWITCH-Asia Programme Call for Proposals on Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production is NOW OPEN! …
The EU is looking to sponsor the winner of Sustainable Consumption and Production project Read More
On 9 November 2020 the Board of Thai Nordic Golf Society announced finalized details for the 100 Years Cup. The dinner after the 100 Years Cup on 14th November will …
The SSS’s 100 Years Cup details finalized Read More
On 10 November 2020 the Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard and Head of Commercial and Trade, Nils Robenhagen, had an opportunity to visit the Danish companies and Industrial estate located …
Ambassador Thorgaard and the visited Danish companies on the Eastern Seaboard of Thailand Read More
Are you ambitious, with a strong professional background and looking to make a difference in the world? Would you like to be granted a fully-funded scholarship to pursue a full-time …
Study in Sweden released a how to apply for a scholarship vdo Read More
Volvo Cars is making significant investments that allow for the in-house design and development of electric motors for the next generation of Volvo models, as the company continues to move …
Volvo takes EV Motor Development In-House Read More
6 Nov 2020 the Singapore’s Ministry of Health-MOH announced important update on Stay-Home Notice(SHN) for travelers from Norway entering Singapore, that said: The Multi-Ministry Taskforce has been closely monitoring the …
Singapore Ministry of Health announced travelers from Norway and Estonia require to stay at dedicated SHN fecilities from 8 Nov Read More
Finnair announced on 4 November 2020 a complimentary Finnair Corona Cover that will protects passengers in case of getting sick with coronavirus while in their destination. Finnair Corona Cover is …
Finnair offers complimentary Coronavirus insurance for passengers Read More
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce is inviting members and others to a ‘TSCC Members Dinner’ to welcome the new Ambassador-Designate Mr. Jon Åström Gröndahl and spouse. It is a great opportunity …
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites to a dinner with the new Ambassador-Designate Dinner on 26 Nov Read More
The Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) announced on 3 November 2020 the date for applications for the coming year. SISGP aims to develop future global leaders that will …
Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals sets to open for applications on 8 Feb 21 Read More
Royal Norwegian embassy in Bangkok released on 6 November 2020, new rules of entry to Norway, effective from 9 November 2020. Travelers from red countries must show a certificate on …
Norwegian embassy announced the latest travel restrictions for Norway Read More
On 3 November 2020 the Swedish Ambassador-Designate H.E.Jon Åström Gröndahl released a newsletter to all Swedes in Thailand (in Swedish language only) Please read the newsletter here
Ambassador Åström Gröndahl has a message to Swedes in Thailand Read More
More than 800 million people around the world lack access to clean drinking water, according to the @United Nations Now a Danish chemist Jiwoong Lee, of the Københavns Universitet – …
Danish chemist invents new and cheaper way to turn seawater into drinking water Read More
His Majesty King Harald V of Norway received on 5 November 2020 the credentials of the Ambassador of Thailand, H.E. Ms. Karntimon Ruksakiati. A formal ceremony held at the Royal …
His Majesty King Harald V of Norway received the Ambassador of Thailand H.E. Ms. Karntimon Ruksakiati Read More
What would be the employment and career opportunities in Finland after graduation? Explore the employment rate of international graduates, popular industries and working life in Finland including the good work-life …
Study in Finland announced applications for autumn 2021 opens 7-20 Jan Read More
Midas PR, Thailand’s leading PR agency, is organizing the highest networking event at Mahanakhon Bangkok Rooftop Bar on 11th November 2020 from 18:30 onwards. The evening will include a speed …
Midas PR brings entrepreneurs together at 314 metres above sea level Read More
Apptio, the leading provider of Technology Business Management (TBM) solutions is partnering with local Thai companies to promote the IT Financial Management solution, TBM in Thailand. Apptio’s TBM solutions help …
Apptio launches Technology Business Management (TBM) solutions in Thailand Read More
APCOM, one of Asia Pacific’s leading HIV and LGBTI community networks, based in Bangkok, is organizing a five-day summit to honour LGBTQI/ HIV advocates and their community who are striving …
APCOM organizes it’s annual leading Community Summit honouring Thai LGBTQI advocates Read More
On 2 November 2020 the Sweden Embassy in Thailand announced an information from the Visa Section. The opening and telephone hours starting 2 November, are as follows: Opening hours Monday, …
Sweden Embassy Bangkok announced new operation hours Read More