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Study in Finland website announced “It’s time to apply for autumn 2020 entry in Finnish Universities. For anyone interested to apply, all information available through this link
Study in Finland season started Read More
A 63-year-old Finnish man was arrested after a hoax phone call warned there would be an “untoward incident” at Suvarnabhumi airport. The arrest came after a security officer at Suvarnabhumi …
Finnish man arrested for a hoax bomb threat call in Bangkok Read More
HOP ON THE ADVENTURE TRAIN! JOIN A MORNING OF CRAFTS, GAMES, MUSIC AND FOOD AT THE ALL ABOARD THE ADVENTURE TRAIN PICNIC Join an adventurous morning with indoor and outdoor …
Join us for the All Aboard the Adventure Train Picnic Read More
For those not fortunate enough to attend the event on food waste arranged by The Danish Embassy in Thailand in December 2019, a video has now been produced. The video …
Learn more about food waste from a Dane: See video here Read More
The Royal Embassy of Norway in Bangkok announced a new law that allows Norwegians to hold dual citizenship from 1st January 2020. The statement said: If you are a Norwegian …
Norway passed a new law regarding dual citizenship from 1st January 2020 Read More
Danish architecture studio BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) together with Central Embassy mall, home of selected luxury brands in Bangkok are giving back joy to their visitors with a Christmas-themed architectural …
Danish architecture studio created a Christmas theme park and filled Central Embassy Bangkok with the spirit of the season Read More
Swedish Embassy’s in Asia are closed during Christmas holiday period but they do not stop to assist to travellers in need. With concerns that travelling overseas may include language and …
Swedish embassies announces new app for Swedes travelling overseas Read More
The Swedish Embassy’s Green Group in Thailand visited Chak Daeng temple on 19th December 2019, to learn from and get inspired by their efforts to tackle plastic waste in their …
Swedish embassy Thailand visited temple recycling plastic bottles into monk ropes Read More
The Nordic Churches in Bangkok brought attendees together with a joined service on the day of Christmas Eve. All four languages were represented during the service with hymns, readings and …
Nordic church service brings out Christmas spirit in the heart of Bangkok Read More
Knowing how much the Danes like to complain about the weather, many of them are probably envious of their fellow countrymen living in the Southeast Asian heat in Thailand. However, …
Pepper, vanilla and melted chocolate: Full house at Conrad’s cookie workshop Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok published a recruitment statement seeking Consular Officer (entry permit section) position available to Finnish citizen. The last day to send your application is 29th …
Consular officer position for Finland embassy in Bangkok is open for applications until 29th December 2019 Read More
In 2018, Finland launched a free online crash course in artificial intelligence (AI) with the aim of educating its own citizens about this new technology. Finland now offers the six …
Finnish government offers online course in Artificial Intelligence: Free worldwide! Read More
A woman wearing jeans and sneakers is seen from the waist down. An officer wearing blue rubber gloves stands behind her, his hands searching her body before taking her in …
Don’t miss the World Press Photo Exhibition 2019: It’s free Read More
On Tuesday 17 December, the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok organised an event featuring how to successfully utilise leftover food. The event was held at The Bangkok Screening Room in …
Danish Embassy puts food waste on the menu with delicious leftovers Read More
On 11th December 2019, Ambassador Staffan Herrström handed over the diploma, signed by HM the King of Sweden and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, to Honorary Consul Chatchawal Supachayanont to …
Thai Honorary consul for Sweden expand his responsibility to Trat province Read More
On 13th December 2019 around 4pm, the Royal Thai Navy security centre in Koh Chang received a call from a Swedish traveller, Ms. Jenica Angelica Berg that 2 of her …
Stranded Swedish tourist got rescued by Royal Thai Navy Rescue team Read More
Norway’s largest mobile operator Telenor announced at a press conference in Oslo, they would continue working with Chinese company Huawei, while adding Sweden’s Ericsson for its fifth-generation (5G) telecoms network …
Telenor chose Ericsson for 5G supplier and continues cooperation with Huawei Read More
When a private chef is required by flown in wedding couples and their entourages, as well as famous figures frequenting Phuket, chances are high that their preferred choice falls on …
Wedding chef in Phuket paradise: Daniel Isberg Read More
The Government of Norway launched the ASEAN-Norway Cooperation Project on Local Capacity Building for Reducing Plastic Pollution in the ASEAN Region (ASEANO) in Jakarta on 9th December 2019. “Norway is …
Norway contributes US$ 3mil to reduce ASEAN region plastic waste Read More
December month is a dark month in Scandinavia, so no wonder that we Swedes have adapted to the Santa Lucia celebration. Every year on December 13th, the Lucia arrives with …
Santa Lucia reception with Little Boy’s Choir at Mandarin Oriental Read More
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International Pet Shipping Read More
The Norwegian ambassador to Vietnam, H.E.Grethe Løchen togther with members of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi wore orange colour every Monday during the period of #16days of Activism against Gender …
Norwegian Embassy Hanoi wearing orange to support movement against gender based violence Read More
Research at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) suggests that using plastic waste as a fuel additive in the cement industry can help with a substantial reduction in marine plastic …
Can the Cement Industry Help Reduce Marine Plastic Waste? Read More
Finnish industrial crane maker Konecranes has agreed to buy the outstanding 50% stake in its MHE-Demag joint venture in Southeast Asia from partner Jebsen & Jessen for 147 million euros …
Finnish Konecranes bought remaining 50% stake in MHE-Demag South East Asia Read More
The TSCC Smart Cities Symposium: Connectivity and Mobility organised by Thai- Swedish Chamber of Commerce took place at the Landmark hotel on 26th November. The event was focusing on possibilities …
Smart city Bangkok symposium successful in bringing experts to share ideas Read More
On 4 December 1917, the Senate of Finland made a Declaration of Independence which was adopted by the Finnish parliament two days later and Finland was finally free of Russian …
Celebrating Finnish Declaration of Independence: See the photos! Read More
During the recent Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) Sweden’s Stockholm-based hub for Fintech companies, Findec, signed a partnership, MoU, with Singapore Fintech Association (SFA). “The purpose with this collaboration is to …
Swedish hub Findec partners up in Singapore, eyes Asean Read More
On Thursday 5 December 2019 at around 12pm, the Danish Royal Lifeguard band will perform a special song “Marsch Siamese” during the ceremony of the changing of the guard at …
The Danish Royal Lifeguard will perform “Siamese Marsch”: Thai Embassy invites all Thais in Denmark to join Read More
Thailand’s DTAC Tri-Net Co,Ltd paired up with 3BB Broadband Co,Ltd to provide better connection country-wide and improving service in the future. 2nd December 2019, Alexandra Reich, DTAC’s CEO signed an …
Dtac paired up with 3BB for quality service in the future Read More
A Team Finland business delegation, led by Ms. Nina Vaskunlahti, Deputy Minister, Under-Secretary of State for External Economic Relations,visited Thailand on 30 September to 1 October (followed by Myanmar). Following …
Successful Finnish smart energy, circular economy Thailand delegation Read More
The rise of China is undeniable. Increasing growth in spending power and population makes the Chinese market an object of fascination for many businesses, including those in Thailand. However, entering …
Panthera Group Thailand sets up new company to help enter and expand in China Read More
Guardforce Aviation Security Co., Ltd, Thailand’s leading aviation security expert, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Suan Dusit University to impart Guardforce’s aviation security expertise and experience to …
Guardforce Aviation Security Signs MoU with Suan Dusit University Offering Commercial Aviation Security Training to Students Read More
Christmas is soon to come, just around the corner. Sunday December 1st, our Swedish Ambassador Mr. Staffan Herrström with spouse Karin, invited Swedes to their beautifully decorated residence, to enjoy …
1st of Advent with Swedish Embassy and Swedish School Organization Bangkok Read More
The Finnish ambassador to Thailand H.E. Satu Suikkari-Kleven joined an auspicious day at Superpark’s grand opening ceremony, along with Mr. Juha Tanskanen, the company’s chief executive, Mr. Mark Kumarasinhe, chief …
Finnish indoor activity park opens at Iconsiam, Bangkok Read More
By the end of March, users of Norwegian from Denmark and Sweden will no longer have a direct route to Thailand. The airline has announced in a press release that …
Norwegian cuts Thailand bound flights Read More
An Open-Air European Union Film Festival 2019 is back for film lovers to watch under the stars. The two week festival (29 November – 15 December 2019) takes place at …
Finnish, Swedish and Danish films in Open-Air EU Film Festival 2019 Read MoreDid you ever wonder what it would be like to live in a country that has only recently started opening up to the world outside its own borders? ScandAsia has …
How to be a good expat in Myanmar Read More
The 9th celebration of Thai silk was concluded in Bangkok on Saturday 23 November 2019. As a cherry on top, those strutting their stuff on the catwalk of the Thai …
Scandinavian ambassadors strutting their silk suits on Thai catwalk Read More
Seasoned employers know that being properly prepared is key for a successful posting in Asia, while minimizing the risks – and they prepare their employees accordingly. Nordic employers mostly prepare …
Preparing new Nordic expats-to-be Read More
On Sunday 24 November, a very successful Danish Christmas Bazaar took place in Bangkok. The organisers, Danish Women’s Network and the Danish Church in Thailand, estimate that about 1,000 to …
Successful Danish Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok: See the photos Read More
On 14 November, initiated by Finnish experts and with support from the Embassy of Finland, a Waste-To-Value Centre was soft-launched in Singapore, with Ms Katri Kulmuni, Deputy Prime Minister and …
Finns soft-launch Waste-To-Value Centre in Singapore Read More
After an earthquake hit the border area between Laos and Thailand on 21st November 2019, the Danish Embassy in Vietnam has issued a reminder of the travel app “Rejseklar” (meaning …
Danish Embassy urges Danes to install the ‘Rejseklar’ Travel app Read More
SWEA 40 years young. During November the 14th until 17th, 300 Swedish women gathered together in Dubai for the World meeting and 40 years SWEA celebration. We were three of …
SWEA World meeting, 300 Swedish ladies conquer Dubai! Read More
Girl Guides Thailand invited the Finnish ambassador to Thailand Ms Satu Suikkari-Kleven to act as a speaker in The Juliette Low Seminar on 14th November 2019, in Bangkok. The topic …
Finnish ambassador gave empowerment speech at the Girl Guides Thailand seminar Read More
He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice, he’s gonna find out who’s naughty or nice, Santa Claus is coming to Bangkok. For the annual Danish Christmas Bazaar this Sunday …
The Danish Ambassador, Pastor and Santa Claus: All to attend Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok Read More
Marimekko, a Finnish design house, announced a collaboration with UNIQLO, a Japanese global apparel retailer, for a new limited edition collection on 15th November 2019. The first collection designed by …
Marimekko x Uniqlo second collaboration collection for Fall / Winter 2019 Read More
On Thursday 14 November 2019, the SEA of Solutions was wrapped up after four days of discussing how to combat plastic waste at the United Nations’ Conference Center in Bangkok. …
An ocean of solutions to plastic pollution at SEA circular conference Read More
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School Opens Applications for Full IB Diploma Scholarship Read More
Boy Pablo, the Norwegian indie singer-songwriter, will be performing at major cities in Southeast Asia such as Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Singapore, Jakarta, and Manila on the last week of November …
Norwegian indie band returning to Southeast Asia Read More
H&M launched the latest collection in Bangkok on 7th November 2019. H&M x Giambattista Valli is the latest in the fast fashion empire’s annual collections in cooperation with high-caliber designers. …
H&M launched the latest collection in Bangkok Read More