Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Associate Professor Prasert Lertsanguansinchai Radiation Oncologist Wattanosoth Hospital (Bangkok Cancer Hospital) The results achieved by the latest cancer treatments continue to exceed expectations. Examples include: minimally invasive surgery to remove …
Radiosurgery: New revolution of cancer treatments Read More
The Danish Embassy is holding a four-day Water Resource Management Seminar in Bangkok with Thai key influencers. The event is organised by the Thai Hydro and Agro Informatics Institute with …
Danish-Thai water resource management seminar Read More
On 25-27 August 2017 Finland’s centenary celebrations will expand across the world as Finnish Your Dinner events invite everybody to enjoy dinner with Finns. In Bangkok it takes place on …
Finnish Your Dinner SF100 event in Bangkok Read More
Angel investor Mr Dusan Stojanovic of True Global Ventures (TGV) continues to be our guide in painting the fast-tracked fintech (financial technology) development in Asia, and in relation to the …
Fintech in the real world – it’s happening in Asia Read More
Charlotta Schlyter, Deputy Head of Mission, and Vivianne Gillman, Trade Commissioner at Business Sweden, shared with Thailand the Swedish experience of what can stimulate IT start-ups, the Embassy of Sweden …
Sweden as IT, start-up hub highlighted in Thailand Read More
As ProPak Asia 2017 celebrated 25 years Scandinavia had relatively strong presence there, with Tetra Pak and a Denmark Pavilion of companies in the Processing Tech Asia exhibition, as well …
Scandinavian brands and Denmark pavilion at Propak Asia Read More
Denmark and Thailand came together in Bangkok at the opening of the House of Fritz Hansen, Bangkok. At the event, a craftsman of Fritz Hansen hand-stitched the iconic piece of …
Arne Jacobsen’s Egg chair with Thai buffalo leather Read More
Last week Ambassador Satu Suikkari-Kleven hosted Finnair networking reception at the residence to announce Finnair’s new daily late evening flight operating from Bangkok during the winter 2017–2018 season. This coming …
Now 16 flights Helsinki-Bangkok every week Read More
Last week, AstraZeneca’s new office in Bangkok was inaugurated by a traditional ribbon cutting ceremony. The company has links to both Sweden and the UK, following a merger between the …
AstraZeneca’s new office in Bangkok inaugurated Read More
Global tech leaders gathered at Southeast Asia’s Techsauce Global Summit 2017 on 28-29 July in Bangkok, with several Scandinavians among the invited speakers. Industrial Tech, UrbanTech, FinTech and Digital transformation …
Scandinavian attendance at Techsauce start-up summit in Bangkok Read More
H.E. Ambassador Mr. Kjetil Paulsen, Royal Norwegian Embassy, Bangkok, attended on Thursday 27th of July 2017 the completion ceremony for the Main Support Frame (MSF) module of the Johan Sverdrup …
Norwegian Ambassador attends completion ceremony Read More
Charlotta Schlyter, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Sweden, Bangkok, participated on the 24th of July 2017 in the launch of the company BioGaia probiotics in Thailand. Ms Schlyter made …
Swedish Embassy at BioGaia probiotics launch in Thailand Read More
Danish Ambassador Uffe Wolffhechel met on 3 August 2017 with H.E. Secretary General of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission of Thailand, Mr. Takorn Tantasith, repports the Embassy on its …
Danish Ambassador suggests Thailand extends broadband to rural areas Read More
Finland had the privilege of having two speakers at the Regional Trade and Development Forum of Thailand’s International Institute for Trade and Development on 20 July. Chargé d’Affaires Katarina Tapio …
Finnish speakers at Thai forum for Regional Trade Read More
25-year-old Thai-Swedish model Mareeya Poonlertlarp Ehren was crowned Miss Thailand Universe 2017 at the Siam Paragon Hall on Saturday, July 30. As the reigning queen, she also won Bt 1 …
Swedish Mareeya Poonlertlarp Ehren crowned Miss Thailand Universe Read More
Several job opportunities are now open for Thais who speak Danish, Swedish or Finnish and want to be based in Phuket or Krabi as part of the destination staff for …
Jobs for Thais who speak Danish, Swedish or Finnish Read More
A collection of handmade ceramic products and some textile products from Doi Tung Development Project (DTDP) will this year be sold for the first time in Europe through a cooperation …
Thai Hill Tribe products to sell in Europe through IKEA Read More
The daily Finnish newspaper Savon Sanomat reports that there is a sharp decrease in Thai berry pickers coming to Finland this summer. Usually there are 3,400 – 3,500 Thais who …
Less Thai berry pickers to Finland Read More
Into its fifty-first year Volvo Car Manufacturing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is being rejuvenated. Restructuring is in full swing to increase its capacity and prepare for its new setup to …
Volvo Car Manufacturing marks long-term commitment for its Malaysia plant Read More
The KIS community is once again celebrating the achievements of our graduating class. The 2017 cohort have been a caring group of young men and women who have worked together …
KIS: Congratulations Class Of 2017! Read More
On 21-24 June 2017 two Swedish solutions providers within manufacturing, one being a production improvement consultant and the other an ERP system service, successfully exhibited at the Manufacturing Expo 2017 …
“Amazing” Manufacturing Expo 2017 for Swedish industry 4.0 consultant, ERP provider Read More
A pioneering and award-winning, Indian restaurant and terrace bar on the 26th floor of the hotel. Offering varieties of Authentic North Indian foods and focus as much of a vegetarian …
Rang Mahal, an authentic rooftop Indian Restaurant. Read More
On 18 July 2017, the Norwegian Seafood Council launched the new country of origin mark for Norwegian seafood, ‘Seafood from Norway’, in Bangkok. The new mark guarantees the origins of …
Norway’s new seafood trademark launched in Bangkok Read MoreAmbassador Uffe Wolfhechel’s recent meeting with H.E. Minister of Energy, Anantaporn Kanchanarat is just one of many initiatives focusing on making the Thai energy sector more green. Aside from strengthening …
Green transition in focus Read More
The first regional blended learning course on Human Rights and Environment under a new agreement between Sweden and the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) took …
Human rights, environment regional course held by Sweden Read More
In Thailand, elephants suffer from the tourism industry more than any place else in the world. Henrik Enevoldsen from Denmark is trying to create a safe haven for Thailand’s mistreated …
Henrik wants to create safe haven for elephants in Krabi Read More
The new V90 is the latest in the premium car maker’s top-of-the-line 90 series sitting alongside the award winning XC90 SUV and the recently-launched S90 premium sedan. Building on Volvo …
Volvo strengthens Premium segment position with V90 Read More
akyra Beach Club Phuket To Host Surf Contest And Monthly White Parties On The Beach With International DJS Akaryn Hotel Group’s new akyra Beach Club Phuket is officially hosting its …
akyra Beach Club Phuket: Surf Contest and Monthly Beach Parties Read More
Akaryn Hotel Group (AHG), the innovative boutique hospitality brand with a portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts across Thailand, is shaking up cocktail hour with the Be Your Own Bartender …
Be your own bartender with akaryn hotel group Read More
SCHOOL BREAK GETAWAY ‘Kids All-Inclusive’ at AKARYN HOTELS AND RESORTS It’s school holidays time! Kids and the whole family deserves a break! Book yourself and your little angels a relaxing getaway at …
School Break Getaway: ‘Kids All-Inclusive’ Read More
Up-and-coming start-ups from dtac accelerate’s batch 5 group won multiple awards at Start-up Thailand 2017 held on July 6-9 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. Tixget (Travel Tech) received a …
dtac accelerate start-ups awarded at Start-up Thailand 2017 Read More
Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Mr. Sune Sucksdorf back as a full member of the DTCC board following the resignation of two members of the board, Ms. Sophie Edelgren …
Sune Sucksdorf back as full DTCC Board Member Read More
Christa Lund Herum – currently based in Phnom Penh – has been selected as the first priest at the new Danish Church in Thailand. Technically, her title is pastor, but …
Christa Lund Herum new Danish priest in Bangkok Read More
In the front row sat five young aspiring hockey players and watched in awe as the Chicago Blackhawks defenceman, Johnny Oduya, talked about playing the game they all love, and …
Swedish NHL star inspires young hockey players in Bangkok Read More
Mr Göran Seifert, MD at Anda Pacific, a consultancy firm, is a long-term resident of Singapore. Sitting on a wealth of experiences over the course of his 40-year career, he …
From an industrial era to the businesses of the future: Göran Seifert Read More
Ola Sigvardsson, Swedish Press Ombudsman, visited Bangkok yesterday, on Tuesday 4 July 2017, to attend a seminar on international experiences in media self-regulation. The National Press Council of Thailand, NPC, …
Swedish Press Ombudsman on media self-regulation in Thailand Read MoreThe Danish Embassy participated in the Nordic 4.0 seminar at the Ministry of Foreign affairs. The seminart gave Nordic countries a chance to share their experiences with green and innovative …
Nordic 4.0 Read More
On Friday 23 June, H.E. Ambassador Kjetil Paulsen attended a certificate presentation ceremony at Bumgrungrad hospital in Bangkok. The hospital is the first hospital in Asia and the first hospital …
Bumrungrad International Hospital certified by Norway’s DNV GL Read More
Adrenaline-charging thrills in Hua Hin! For those new to water parks, or used to a very limited number of choices for amusement parks in these Thailand waters, we’ve got news …
Vana Nava Water Jungle Hua Hin: Excitement on all levels! Read More
On Monday 26 June 2017, the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok together with the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Thailand hosted a seminar to present opportunities …
Successful Norway-Thailand LNG Partnership Seminar Read More
On Tuesday 27 June 2017, the Department of European Affairs organized a seminar on ‘Nordic 4.0: Green and Innovative’ at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. At the seminar, Sweden, …
Nordic green and innovative solutions in Thailand Read More
What is STEAM I hear you ask? STEAM stands for Science, Technology. Engineering, Art and Mathematic. On this special day the children will be taking part in activities focused on …
Educational STEAM day. Read More
Sandy Stuvik, the Thai-Norwegian race driver, took 2nd place at the Blancpain GT Series Asia which took place at the legendary Suzuka Circuit in Japan in the weekend of 24 …
Sandy Stuvik on the podium in Suzuka Read More
Friday 9 June 2017 was an auspicious day for Thai-Swedish business relations, consisting in celebrations of ‘20 years in Business’ combined with dealership expansion and the launch of an additional …
The Cabinet’s 20 years and business expansion celebrated in Hua Hin Read More
Danish modern jazz and pop singer Malene Mortensen is back in Thailand! She performed a short “warm-up” concert on Thursday 22 June at Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit, before heading to Hua …
Jazz diva Malene Mortensen back in Bangkok, Hua Hin next Read More
Dr. Ole Gustavsen, rector at the Norwegian College of Architecture, gave a lecture at the Bangkok Arts and Cultural Center about the famous Norwegian architecture company, Snøhetta. Several hundred Thai …
Snøhetta architecture in Bangkok Read More
Visiting the Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, Uffe Wolffhechel, Ambassador of Denmark to Thailand, got to see first-hand how Denmark’s development cooperation, Danida, projects make a long lasting difference. The project has …
After 10 years Danida still makes difference for Thai wildlife Read More
Sweden is working together with partners in Vietnam to strengthen gender equality, among other places in the Vietnamese farming of rice and shrimps. To see results of GRAISEA, the regional …
Recognizing women’s work in Vietnamese agriculture Read More
On Wednesday 14 June 2017, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Thailand together with the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce, visited Norwegian companies Aibel and Jotun, both based in Laem Chabang. Both …
Team Norway visits Aibel and Jotun in Laem Chabang Read More
This afternoon, 18 June 2017, Falck Global Assistance, will open a new 24/7 emergency response centre in Bangkok. With the opening, Falck Global Assistance has established a hub for its …
Falck Global Assistance opens office in Bangkok Read More