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Finnish diver, Mikko Paasi will on 24 January 2019 reunite with some of the other highly-skilled divers involved in the rescue of the 12 young Mu Pa footballers and their coach …
Finnish diver reunites to retrieve equipment at Tham Luang cave, Thailand Read More
His Excellency Mr. Vichit Chitvimarn Ambassador for Thailand in Denmark has been appointed as Honorary Member of the Danish – Thai Chamber of Commerce (DTCC). H.E. Mr. Vichit Chitvimarn accepted the nomination as Honorary Member of DTCC on 28 December 2018. The same day DTCC Vice-President…
Thai Ambassador in Denmark appointed as Honorary Member of DTCC Read More
Danish Women’s Network (DWN) in Bangkok, Thailand, held their annual general meeting on 17 January 2019. It took place at The Athenee Hotel with attendance of 21 members. Prior to …
Danish Women’s Network: Annual general meeting 2019 Read More
DanThai Machinery Co., Ltd., owned and managed by Frank Henriksen, MD, and Karsten Brammer, Technical Director, was recently visited by a group of Danish businessmen who are part of the …
Danish business network meets DanThai Machinery in Thailand Read More
Swedish Ambassador, Staffan Herrström paid a courtesy visit to H.E. General Anantaporn Kanjanarat, Minister of Social Development & Human Security on Wednesday, 16 January 2019. During the visit, Herrström and Kanjanarat …
Swedish Ambassador visits Thai Minister of Social Development & Human Security Read More
Families with young children are invited to join a morning of Bugs and Butterflies themed fun and games at KIS’s Bugs n Butterflies Picnic on Saturday February 2, 2019 from …
Join morning of crafts, games, music and food: Bugs and Butterflies Picnic Read More
The new Swedish priest in Bangkok, Erik Stenberg-Roos, was officially installed on Saturday 11 January 2019. The installation took place from 11.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. at Christ Church Bangkok. …
New Swedish Priest installation in Bangkok Read More
AndersenB2B, the digital business networking platform from Denmark for SMEs in the Nordics; and ScandAsia, the platform for Nordic News and Business Promotion in Asia, are partnering up to jointly …
AndersenB2B, ScandAsia partner up: business internationalisation Read More
December to February is the peak period for Scandinavian stays in Hua Hin (long-stay visitors and other tourists), while some 1500 Swedes also live there permanently. The Swedish Association in …
Swedish Association in Hua Hin celebrated 10 years Read More
A Norwegian man has died from drowning and was found face down at the Nang Thong beach, Phang-nga, 8 January 2019. Khaolak Police later identified the man as 77-year-old Knut Olstein Harlem, …
Norwegian man drowns at Khaolak, Thailand Read More
Norwegian is the first low-cost airline to launch free Wi-Fi for their customers on long-haul flight between Europe, USA, South America and Asia The first connected Norwegian Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner …
Norwegian now offers free Wi-Fi on long-haul flights Read More
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites members for a “TSCC Special Talk” on 10 January 2019, at 18.30 at Rembrandt Hotel, Bangkok. At this networking event, there will be a discussion …
Visit Special Talk : Research and Industry of Thailand and Sweden Read More
In 2018, Thai citizens (5,148) moved to Sweden to work and were granted a Swedish work permit more than any other nationality while China (928) is ranked 4th. According to …
Thais top list of work permits granted to Swedish immigrants Read More
In celebration of 150 years of friendship between Sweden and Thailand, the Swedish Embassy’s photo exhibition ”Neighbours from afar”, is now exhibited at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) until …
Visit the Thai-Swedish Photo Exhibition in Bangkok Read More
Permanent Secretary Mr. Jari Gustafsson, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland and Permanent Secretary Associate Professor Dr. Soranit Siltharm, Ministry of Science and Technology of Thailand witnessed on …
Business Finland, National Innovation Agency of Thailand signed MoU Read More
Nordic cities make up the overall top 5 in destination sustainability rankings, while the capital of Thailand ranks number five in Asia. The so-called Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) ranks …
Sustainability city rankings: Nordics in front, Bangkok best in South East Asia Read More
On 13 December 2018, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on innovation and business development was signed between Business Finland and National Innovation Agency of Thailand. The collaboration in innovation and …
MoU on innovation between Finland, Thailand Read More
Kenneth Radencrantz’ funeral took place on the 28th December 2018. Agneta de Bekassy was there among the many friends and members of the family who attended the ceremony. “It was …
Kenneth Radencrantz’ funeral Read More
The Scandinavian Christmas service in Christ Church in Bangkok was attended by close to 200 people who filled the church completely. It was the second time to celebrate Christmas in …
Scandinavian Christmas with full house Read More
Among the Scandinavian choices in Pattaya/Jomtien beach, visitors, and in particular Swedes, are guaranteed to have a fellow countryman in a hotel management position at a preferred Thai hotel brand …
Hotelier Jonas Sjöstedt appointed Centara’s Area Manager in Jomtien, Pattaya Read More
From 10-14 December, the Norwegian President of the Mine Ban Treaty, H.E. Ambassador Hans Brattskar made an official visit to Thailand and Cambodia. During the visit, Mr Brattskar met with …
Norwegian President of Mine Ban Treaty visited Thailand, Cambodia Read More
With great sadness the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce on 19 December informed the community of the passing away of its former President (2010-2014) Kenneth Radencrantz. “You are dearly missed by …
Former TSCC President Kenneth Radencrantz dearly missed by Thailand community Read More
Catriona Gray from the Philippines took home the crown at the beauty contest Miss Universe, that took place in Bangkok, Thailand on 17 December. Contestants from the Nordic countries did …
Miss Universe 2018: The Philippines won, Nordics not in top 20 Read More
Sweden’s Ambassador to Thailand, Staffan Herrström, met on 18 December with human rights defender Sutharee Wannasiri. During their conversation, Sutharee shared her view on the development of Thailand’s National Action …
Swedish Ambassador met with Thai human rights defender Read More
Sweden’s Embassy in Bangkok, with Ambassador Staffan Herrström and his spouse Karin Herrström and the embassy team as hosts, on 13 December held a very special ‘Lucia’ Christmas celebration. It …
Swedish Lucia Bangkok: photo expo, 150 years anniversary Read More
During November, Vice Consul of the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok, Pär Kågeby visited two Swedish schools situated on Koh Lanta island to learn more about their work. The two …
Pär Kågeby, Swedish embassy visited schools Read More
It has been an exciting and eventful year at the Danish Embassy in Bangkok marking the 160 years anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Denmark. Yesterday, Tuesday 11 December 2018, it …
Value-creating evening, high-level Panel Debates: Danish Embassy Bangkok Read More
The ‘Nordic Initiative’ has launched training in Thailand to help educate migrant workers on human rights. This digital training will be available in Khmer, Burmese and Thai languages and is …
Human rights training for migrant workers Thailand launched Read More
Sirikarn Sunthornpadungsin, who works at the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok, was awarded the Norwegian His Majesty The King’s Commemorative Medal on 7 December. Sirikarn Sunthornpadungsin was awarded the medal for …
Medal for 40 years’ service at the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok Read More
ISS Group from Denmark, one of the world’s leading facility services companies, has announced that it will divest operations in 13 countries, including Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, and Brunei. ISS announced …
ISS to sell operations in Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand Read More
In respect for environmental sustainability luxury boutique hotel group 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts has taken a significant step by eliminating single-use plastic in its hotel rooms and restaurant outlets. …
137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts increases environmental sustainability efforts Read More
SWEA (Swedish Women’s Educational Association International, Inc) in Bangkok recently hosted the 2018 annual regional meeting AGM for the Asia Pacific. Swea Bangkok President Anna Frummerin, with a large team had …
Swea’s 2018 regional AP meeting set the stage for 40 Years Anniversary Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok gave a warm welcome to the new Ambassador H.E. Ms. Kjersti Rødsmoen, who formally took up her duties as the Ambassador of Norway to Thailand …
Norwegian Embassy welcomes new Ambassador to Thailand Read More
Party Leader of Socialistisk Folkeparti (Socialist People’s Party) and member of the Danish Parliament Pia Olsen Dyhr visited the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok on 28 November. Since Pia Olsen …
Danish politician visited Danish Embassy in Bangkok Read More
Heartbound, the critically-acclaimed 2018 Danish documentary “Fra Thailand til Thy” will be screened in Bangkok for the first time on Sunday 16 Dec 2018 at 14.00 at e Bangkok Screening Room.The screening will …
“Fra Thailand til Thy” to be screened in Bangkok Read More
Taipei comes out as number 1 out of 72 cities worldwide in the Expat City Ranking 2018. The city is in good company, with many other Asian metropolises also ranking …
Surprise: Taipei tops list of World’s Friendliest and Safest City for Expats Read More
Coinciding with the Swedish Ambassador for the Ocean Helen Ågren’s visit to Thailand, UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme), the Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA) and the …
Sweden joins efforts to fight the ocean plastic pollution in Southeast Asia Read More
Danish racing driver Victor Conrad Spliid Jensen is currently winning most every race in Thailand, that he is driving in. Friday 30 November he was awarded “Rising Star” in the …
Danish racing talent in Thailand wins Rising Star award Read More
ScandAsia has met Anders Stenbäck, the new pastor of the Church of Sweden in Southern Thailand. Raised in Malaysia, he now returns to Asia to work among Swedes in the …
A talk with the new Swedish pastor on Phuket Read More
On 25 November the first Danish Christmas Bazar arranged by Danish Women’s Network and the Danish Church in Bangkok took place at the Emporium Suites in Bangkok. The event turned …
Danish Christmas bazar in Bangkok: A big success Read More
On 16 November Ambassador Staffan Herrström made an official visit to Krabi Province, meeting with the Governor, H.E. Pol Lt-Colonel ML Kitibodhi Prawit, to discuss issues of mutual interest and …
Sweden’s Thailand Ambassador visited Krabi Read More
KIS International School is inviting ambitious students to apply for the coveted IB Diploma academic scholarship, also known as the “One Million Baht Scholarship”, for the academic year 201-2020 onwards. …
IB Diploma full scholarship, accepting applications now Read More
Creative executives and professors from the Danish Lifestyle & Design Cluster visited Thailand in the second week of November for a study and business matching trip arranged by the Danish …
Danish innovation network visited Thailand Read More
The Swedish Ambassador to Thailand and Thai Minister of Transport presented the Thai-Swedish roadmap for road safety and smart mobility on 15 November. The new roadmap was presented during an executive …
Thai-Swedish roadmap presented Read More
The St. Regis Bar and The Lounge invite throughout the month of November guests to try a Scandinavian inspired Afternoon Tea by Michelin-Starred Chef Sayan Isaksson, who was born in …
Scandinavian inspired Afternoon Tea at The St. Regis in Bangkok Read More
The two Danish occupational therapists Caroline Skovgård and Maria Køster have chosen to work several months as volunteers for a foundation in the countryside of Thailand. Here they get to …
Danish volunteers help disabled children in Thailand Read More
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault and the Nordic Genetic Resource Centre (NordGen) are visiting Thailand during the second week of November to collaborate on the establishment of a Thai National …
Thai-Norwegian collaboration on plant genetic center Read More
In 2019 the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok will showcase a photo exhibition to celebrate 150 years of friendship between Sweden and Thailand. Now, the Embassy gives sneak peeks on …
Sneak peek at Swedish upcoming photo exhibition Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok visited SEAS (Stopping Exploitation through Accessible Services) of Change’s learning centre in Rayong on 29 October. This project is funded by Kesko Corporation of …
Finnish embassy visited ‘Stopping Exploitation through Accessible Services’ Read More
In the outskirts of small town Bangsaen, on Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard, lies a truly special senior living project called Scandinavian Village. As in the name, it is dedicated to Scandinavian …
Senior Scandinavian’s dream living in Thailand Read More