ScandAsia Magazine February 2026
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Finland looks to Australia as debate grows over banning children from social media
Finland is considering restrictions on children’s access to social media platforms, drawing inspiration from Australia’s recently introduced ban, as concerns grow over the impact of digital platforms on young people. …
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SAS adds new winter routes from Copenhagen to Phuket and Krabi
SAS says it will launch three new long-haul routes from Copenhagen for Winter 2026/27: Phuket and Krabi as well as Dubai. SAS plans new nonstop services to Phuket and Krabi, …
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Asian food pop-up market returns to Kolding in Denmark early February
An Asian pop-up food market will return to Kolding in early February, offering local residents access to Asian groceries and kitchenware usually found only in Denmark’s larger cities. AsiaTorvet, a …
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Mowi opens first salmon processing plant in Thailand
Norwegian salmon company Mowi opened its first processing plant in Thailand on 28 January 2026. The facility is a partnership with CP Axtra, part of Thailand’s CP Group. Under the …
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Danish man arrested over safe theft on Koh Samui
Thai police have arrested a 35-year-old Danish man accused of stealing a safe from a Chinese businessman’s home on Koh Samui, Bangkok post reports. Police said the safe contained land …
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Danish influencer in hot water after videos shows him insulting Thai people
A Danish social media influencer is facing backlash after clips shared on Reddit went viral in Pattaya, for disrespectful and insulting behavior. Reddit users identified the man as “Ahmarnioff”, who …
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Danish tourist, 79, dies after being found on Pattaya beach
A 79-year-old Danish tourist was found unconscious on Ping Pha Beach in Pattaya, Chonburi, on 26 January. Emergency responders attempted treatment and CPR, but he was pronounced dead at the …
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Granddaughter honours Danish American Consul, Dr. Carl C. Hansen
In June 2013, ScandAsia published an article about the restoration of the graves of Carl Christian Hansen and two of his daughters in Lampang, a Danish doctor who later served …
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A Nordic-Thai innovation unit is exploring new possibilities of embassy cooperation
The Thailand and Nordic countries Innovation Unit (TNIU) is a relatively new Thai embassy-based initiative that aims to strengthen cooperation in areas such as innovation, sustainability and green transition between …
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Swedish tourist killed in road crash near Phuket Airport
A 67-year-old Swedish tourist has died after being hit by a car while crossing a road near Phuket International Airport on 22 January. Police said the man and his Swedish …
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Norwegian-Thai man injured in homemade bomb blast during domestic dispute in Chonburi
A jealous argument between a Thai woman and her Norwegian-Thai husband ended in an explosion in Chonburi, police said. Four people were injured, according to Khaosod English. Rescue workers reported …
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A new year and new challenges!
As we get older, it seems like time goes faster and faster, but today, you will also hear lots of young people talking about how time flies. I can’t remember …
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Finnish girl rescued in Sa Kaeo in Thailand: Finland confirms consular case
Thai immigration police, working with several agencies and representatives of the Finnish Embassy, have rescued an 11-year-old Finnish girl from a house in Sa Kaeo province after authorities were alerted …
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Telenor to exit Thailand after 25 years, selling True stake for about NOK 39 billion
Telenor has entered into an agreement to sell its ownership stake in Thailand’s leading telecom operator True Corporation, ending a 25-year presence in the Thai market. According to a stock …
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Norwegian tourist warned by police after public nudity report on Pattaya Beach
Thai police in Pattaya issued a formal warning to a Norwegian tourist after a reported public nudity incident, Thaiger reports. Officers responded on 22 January near Beach Road Soi 13/3 …
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Sweden joins Thailand’ Cobra Gold 2026 as observer
Cobra Gold is an annual Thai–US-led multinational military exercise held in Thailand since 1982. It trains interoperability and includes humanitarian assistance and disaster relief elements. Thailand and the United States …
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How MUMS is turning Swedish sweets into a Bangkok business
It is just before 1 pm at CentralWorld, one of Bangkok’s most visited shopping malls, and the crowds are already flowing steadily past the new pink storefront. Inside, brightly coloured …
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Swedish music and AI in focus at Bangkok networking event
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) will host a young professionals networking event in Bangkok next month focusing on Sweden’s global influence in the music industry. The event will feature a …
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Swedes more annoyed by noisy hotel rooms than sunbed hogging
Poor soundproofing is the biggest irritation for Swedish travellers staying at hotels abroad, according to a new survey commissioned by TUI. The survey, conducted by Kantar Media, shows that 39 …
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Thai authorities deny rumours limiting visa-free entry for foreigners
Thai authorities have rejected claims circulating online that foreign nationals will be limited to entering Thailand visa-free only twice a year. The warning was issued by Thailand’s Ministry of Digital …
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Security reminder: urgent requests are the biggest scam
Practical scam rules for all staff: Never believe it’s me (or any manager) if I ask for passwords, codes, or urgent payments. I do not ask for passwords, MFA codes, …
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Extreme cold disrupts flights at Finnish Arctic airport
Thousands of travellers were stranded in northern Finland last week after flights at Kittilä Airport were cancelled due to extreme cold and icy conditions. Temperatures dropped to around minus 37 …
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Swedish drug suspect arrested in Hua Hin
Thailand’s Immigration Bureau said it arrested a Swedish man wanted under an Interpol Red Notice on drug charges, local Thai media reports. Police said the suspect had been hiding in …
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Danish woman seriously injured in Phuket
A 67-year-old Danish woman was injured while hiking the Ton Sai–Bang Pae route in Phuket, Thaiger reports. Rescuers from Guardians of Life Medical & Rescue received a call on 16 …
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I don’t cook – so I took a cooking class in Chiang Mai
A nervous beginner’s honest take on Thai cooking, fiery chillies, bustling markets, and the small triumph of not burning dinner. I’m not exactly known for my cooking skills, so when …
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ASEAN secretary-general meets Norway’s ambassador to ASEAN for talks on partnership
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn hosted a working dinner with Mariann Ruud Hagen, Norway’s ambassador to ASEAN. ASEAN said they discussed strengthening the ASEAN–Norway Sectoral Dialogue Partnership. The ASEAN post …
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Copenhagen Airport baggage failure leaves TUI passengers without luggage on Phuket flight
A technical malfunction in Copenhagen Airport’s baggage handling system left around 60 checked bags behind on a TUI flight to Phuket. The airport said problems in its automated baggage sorting …
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Finnish berry firms suspected of bribery linked to Thai labour officials
New developments in the Finnish berry-picker case as Finnish police have completed a preliminary investigation into suspected bribery involving berry picking businesses and Thai authorities. The case is now being …
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Finns and Danes arrested during Pattaya immigration police raid on poker den
Thai immigration police said they raided a foreign-run poker den in central Pattaya, Chonburi, on 10 January 2026. Police said 10 people were arrested, including two Finns, two Danes, three …
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Joint information meeting for Danes in Thailand set for 5 February
Danes living in Thailand and their families are invited to a joint information meeting in Bangkok on Wednesday 5 February, focusing on key rules and issues affecting Danes abroad. The …
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ScandAsia Magazine January 2026
The January 2026 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! 📖 Read it your way: Download the full PDF: Click Here Read online: Read Online or Fullscreen Scan the QR …
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Thailand to introduce 300-baht tourist entry fee in 2026
Thailand will introduce a new tourist entry fee for foreign visitors from February 2026. The fee will be set at 300 baht and will apply to foreign travellers arriving by …
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Swedish groom-to-be dies after motorcycle crash in Rayong
A 47-year-old Swedish man has died after a motorcycle crash in Rayong province, according to Thaiger. Police from Klaeng Police Station said the crash happened around 5pm on January 6. …
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Great catch: Norway’s seafood exports hit record NOK 181.5bn in 2025
Norway exported 2.8 million tonnes of seafood worth NOK 181.5 billion in 2025. The Norwegian Seafood Council called it a record export value. Undercurrent News reported that exports to China …
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Swedish boy, 4, receives 239 stitches after walking into glass door at Koh Lanta hotel
A dream vacation to a Thai island paradise quickly turned into a nightmare for a Swedish family, as a four-year-old Swedish boy was injured after walking into a closed glass …
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Swedish man drowns at popular beach in Thailand
A 59-year-old Swedish national died after drowning while swimming at Somprasong Beach in Chon Buri province, Thai police confirmed. The incident occurred on Sunday 4 January 2026 in the Na …
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Voyage Mode – An interview with the vision behind the lens
Remarkable things can happen when creative energy meets reinvention. This is exactly what happened to my longtime friend Daniel. After more than a decade dedicated to producing a world-class cycling …
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Denmark’s prime minister rejects renewed US talk of acquiring Greenland
Denmark’s prime minister has rejected renewed talk from the United States about acquiring Greenland, stressing that Denmark will stand firm on the status of the autonomous territory. In her New …
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Finland arrests crew members over new cable damage on New Year’s Eve
Finnish police have arrested two crew members of a cargo vessel suspected of damaging an undersea telecommunications cable between Finland and Estonia, according to Yle. Police have asked the court …
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Scandinavian Christmas service draws full house at Christ Church in Bangkok
The Scandinavian Christmas Eve service returned to Christ Church in Bangkok in 2025, continuing a long-standing tradition that for years has brought together Nordic communities in the Thai capital on …
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Norwegian witness fleeing the war in Cambodia
“What the fuck was that?” Norwegian Espen Jacobsen thought when a loud bang awoke him and his girlfriend Friday night at 4 a.m. on 19 December. The couple lives in …
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ChatGPT uses energy similar to half of Denmark’s annual electricity consumption
The electricity consumed annually by ChatGPT to answer user prompts alone is now roughly equivalent to the total yearly electricity consumption of Iceland, or about half of Denmark’s annual electricity …
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From Frederiksberg to Bangkok: Inside the overland life of Anne Linde and David Powonzka
Now they have driven 40.000 kilometers, bought 27 SIM cards, wasted 40 hours at border crossings and seen 8 cultural shows. But back in mid-April 2025, when the Danish couple …
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Norwegian eyewitness to Thai-Cambodia conflict: “This is gonna mark people forever”
It was in the afternoon on Monday 15 December when Norwegian Espen Jacobsen and his girlfriend first became aware that things between Cambodia and Thailand were getting serious. Families of …
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IKEA hosts Swedish Christmas buffet in Thailand
IKEA Thailand is bringing back its Swedish Christmas Buffet for the year-end season, running from 22 to 26 December 2025 at the Swedish restaurants in IKEA Bangna, IKEA Bang Yai …
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Danish Future Rave DJ MORTEN set for New Years Bangkok performance
Danish DJ and producer MORTEN is scheduled to perform in Bangkok at end-of-the-year event. He is listed on the White Party Bangkok programme. The 4-day event will run from 27 …
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Finnish prime minister apologises to Asian nations after MPs share racist posts
Reuters reports that Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo issued a public apology on Wednesday, 17 December 2025. The apology addressed offensive images posted by far-right parliament members. Orpo’s apology was …
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SWECHAM hosts traditional Christmas dinner at Westin Bangkok
On Santa Lucia Day itself, SWECHAM hosted its traditional Christmas dinner at the Westin Hotel. More people than ever had signed up. The GM of The Westin Hotel, Mr. Robert …
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Holiday plans on hold: Nordic travelers navigate changing government guidance
In July 2025, news of military clashes on the Thai-Cambodia border dominated headlines around the world. Ever since, the border crossings between the two countries have been closed, and tensions …
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