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The Danish sandwich chain Bartels has been named the Best Sandwich in Thailand at the Grab Awards 2026 for the third year in a row. Bartels started six years ago …
Danish sandwich chain wins Thailand’s Best Sandwich for third year Read More
Pandora will launch platinum-plated versions of its best-selling bracelets after silver prices more than doubled in 2025, Reuters reports. The company said it will first use a third party for …
Pandora to shift platinum-plated jewellery in Thailand and Vietnam as silver prices surge Read More
Alcohol sales were banned nationwide in Thailand last weekend in connection with the parliamentary election. This weekend, the same restrictions will once again be in force, according to the Royal …
Alcohol ban returns this weekend ahead of Thailand election Read More
Thailand and Denmark marked more than six decades of dairy cooperation at the Thai National Dairy Festival January 23rd to February 1st, held at the Thai–Denmark Milk Dairy Farm in …
The red cow behind Thai-Danish cooperation celebrated at national festival Read More
A Dutch design studio has launched a programme offering owners of a classic Volvo model the possibility to have the car comprehensively redesigned and modernised, while retaining its original character. …
Concept idea: Old cars redesigned and modernised Read More
A new book has been published in Iceland that aims at helping foreigners in the country better integrate into Icelandic society. Titled “Handan dalanna” (Beyond the Valleys), the book focuses …
New Icelandic book offers cultural guide for foreigners Read More
The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) is organising a field trip to Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) for Finnish business representatives on Thursday 13 February 2026. The visit is designed …
Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce arranges field trip for Finnish delegation Read More
The Danish former missionary Peder M. Jørgensen passed away in the early morning hours of Monday 2 February 2026. “The past few weeks have been especially challenging, as he endured …
Peder M. Jørgensen has passed away Read More
Police in Patong, Phuket, Thailand are investigating an alleged sexual assault report by a 26-year-old tourist from Sweden, local media reports. Police said the woman filed a complaint around 6pm …
Patong police investigate rape report by Swedish tourist Read More
The February 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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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. …
Finland looks to Australia as debate grows over banning children from social media Read More
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, …
SAS adds new winter routes from Copenhagen to Phuket and Krabi Read More
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 …
Asian food pop-up market returns to Kolding in Denmark early February Read More
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 …
Mowi opens first salmon processing plant in Thailand Read More
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 …
Danish man arrested over safe theft on Koh Samui Read More
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 …
Danish influencer in hot water after videos shows him insulting Thai people Read More
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 …
Danish tourist, 79, dies after being found on Pattaya beach Read More
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 …
Granddaughter honours Danish American Consul, Dr. Carl C. Hansen Read More
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 …
A Nordic-Thai innovation unit is exploring new possibilities of embassy cooperation Read More
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 …
Swedish tourist killed in road crash near Phuket Airport Read More
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 …
Norwegian-Thai man injured in homemade bomb blast during domestic dispute in Chonburi Read More
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 …
A new year and new challenges! Read More
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 …
Finnish girl rescued in Sa Kaeo in Thailand: Finland confirms consular case Read More
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 …
Telenor to exit Thailand after 25 years, selling True stake for about NOK 39 billion Read More
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 …
Norwegian tourist warned by police after public nudity report on Pattaya Beach Read More
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 …
Sweden joins Thailand’ Cobra Gold 2026 as observer Read More
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 …
How MUMS is turning Swedish sweets into a Bangkok business Read More
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 …
Swedish music and AI in focus at Bangkok networking event Read More
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 …
Swedes more annoyed by noisy hotel rooms than sunbed hogging Read More
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 …
Thai authorities deny rumours limiting visa-free entry for foreigners Read More
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, …
Security reminder: urgent requests are the biggest scam Read More
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 …
Extreme cold disrupts flights at Finnish Arctic airport Read More
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 …
Swedish drug suspect arrested in Hua Hin Read More
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 …
Danish woman seriously injured in Phuket Read More
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 …
I don’t cook – so I took a cooking class in Chiang Mai Read More
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 …
ASEAN secretary-general meets Norway’s ambassador to ASEAN for talks on partnership Read More
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 …
Copenhagen Airport baggage failure leaves TUI passengers without luggage on Phuket flight Read More
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 …
Finnish berry firms suspected of bribery linked to Thai labour officials Read More
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 …
Finns and Danes arrested during Pattaya immigration police raid on poker den Read More
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 …
Joint information meeting for Danes in Thailand set for 5 February Read More
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 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 …
Thailand to introduce 300-baht tourist entry fee in 2026 Read More
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. …
Swedish groom-to-be dies after motorcycle crash in Rayong Read More
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 …
Great catch: Norway’s seafood exports hit record NOK 181.5bn in 2025 Read More
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 …
Swedish boy, 4, receives 239 stitches after walking into glass door at Koh Lanta hotel Read More
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 …
Swedish man drowns at popular beach in Thailand Read More
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 …
Voyage Mode – An interview with the vision behind the lens Read More
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 …
Denmark’s prime minister rejects renewed US talk of acquiring Greenland Read More
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 …
Finland arrests crew members over new cable damage on New Year’s Eve Read More
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 …
Scandinavian Christmas service draws full house at Christ Church in Bangkok Read More