Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The former Danish top travel agent, who established one of Europe’s biggest charter travel bureaus in the late 1990s, Jens Brochner Nielsen, who was originally educated as accountant, came to …
D2 Real Estate: A new concept Read More
In April 2017, Anders Fagerdahl took over as Head of Handelsbanken South Asia Pacific region. He is based in Singapore and oversees the bank’s business in entire South East Asia, …
Anders Fagerdahl new Head of Handelsbanken South Asia Pacific region. Read More
When trying to introduce the Danish phenomenon ‘hygge’ to people who are somewhat unfamiliar with it, bringing in some elements of ‘hygge’ might be a good help. Cosy interior, comfy …
Introducing Danish ’hygge’ in Bangkok Read More
On 26 May Denmark’s Ambassador to Thailand Uffe Wolffhechel held the opening speech at the launch of B&O Play where he talked about the strength of Danish design. Through RTB …
B&O Play launched in Bangkok Read More
Tuesday 6 June 2017 was a celebratory day for all Swedes around the world, and Southeast Asia was no exception. As the calendar turned to the Swedish National Day, Swedes …
Swedish National Day celebrated all over Southeast Asia Read More
A man suspected of four cases of rape in Sweden has been caught and arrested in Thailand on 8 June 2017, says the Swedish Prosecution Authority. The 38-year-old man is …
Man wanted for rape in Sweden arrested in Thailand Read More
On Wednesday 7 June 2017, Nina Hvid Talvela, Minister Counsellor at the Danish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, joined the Danish Embassy in Bangkok in a meeting with Dr. Wacharapon Chotiyaputta, …
Danish-Thai cooperation on livestock Read More
On Tuesday 30 May, Bangkok Prep held its 2017 Graduation Day, with special guest speaker H.E. Brian Davidson, British Ambassador to Thailand, who presented the diplomas to students. Head of School …
Bangkok Prep celebrates 2017 Graduation Day Read More
Oxfam has per May 2017 launched a five-year programme to promote better cooperation around transboundary rivers. The programme is called ‘Transboundary Rivers of South Asia’ (Trosa), aimed to reduce poverty …
Sida-supported transboundary rivers Oxfram programme launch Read More
Norwegian salmon is growing in popularity in South-East Asia, and Norway is the leading supplier of fresh salmon into the region. According the Jon Erik Steenlid, Director of Norwegian Seafood …
Sushi causes growing popularity for Norwegian Salmon in Thailand Read More
On 9 May an unusual Nordic networking took place in Bangkok. Not that Nordic business networking events as such are very common either in Bangkok but what was really unusual …
Nordic networking explores Chinatown: tourists anew Read More
5 Simple Rules for Staying Sharp We have learned from many studies that our brain vitality and quality of life are directly impacted by our lifestyle. So, what are some …
Staying Sharp Read More
What started as a fascination of snow and Santa Claus turned into a career of working with the Finnish language for 33-year-old teacher and translator Kunthida Rungruenkiat, better know as Ida, from …
From exchange student to Finnish-Thai book translator Read More
A Thai-Finnish business networking reception took place at the Residence of Ambassador of Finland on 24 May 2017. Khun Kiatipong Ariyapruchya (The World Bank), Mrs. HongSin Kwek (Phoenixict) and Khun …
Thai-Finnish business networking reception in Bangkok Read More
Kamlarp Sirikittiwatn, President of Volvo Group Trucks Asia & JVs Sales and Ms Helen Savemyr, SVP of Volvo Group Trucks Asia & JVs and Operations, welcomed H.E. Ambassador Staffan Herrström …
Swedish embassy Bangkok visited Volvo Trucks Read More
22 year-old Pontus Mähler from Sweden moved to Thailand seven months ago trying to evolve as a professional gamer. Now, beside making a living of playing computer games, he is …
Not the average gamer: Pontus made a career of playing PC Read More
On 17 May 2017, the Norwegian Constitution Day, the Prime Minister of Thailand received a delegation from Norwegian People’s Aid, NPA. NPA is assisting Thailand and other countries in the …
Norwegian People’s Aid meets Prime Minister of Thailand Read More
On 20-21 April, RECOFTC, a regional organization for sustainable community forestry, and partners visited mangrove forest communities in Prednai and Tha Ra Nae in Trat province, Thailand to learn from …
Swedish representatives visited Trat mangrove forest restoration Read More
The so-called “green season” has once again arrived to Thailand, a, these days, much more diffuse and shorter low season – which is the period’s other description when it comes …
Scandinavian Chef Dinner Menu event on Phuket Read More
17 May is a big day for all Norwegians. It is a day where many dress up in their national dresses, a day filled with Norwegian flags waving in the …
Joyful celebrations of Norway’s National Day Read More
Using the Mekong River as a source of sustainable energy was discussed as the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok participated in a regional stakeholder forum on Lao PDR’s Pak Beng Hydropower Project, …
Sweden attends forum on Pak Beng Hydropower Project Read More
Tom Sorensen has left Grant Thornton to team up with Boyden Thailand as a Partner. “I was attracted by Boyden’s business model that combines retained search, interim management executives and human capital …
Tom Sorensen joins Boyden Thailand as Partner Read More
The winners of the 2017 Thailand Junior Water Prize were announced in an awards ceremony in Bangkok on Monday 1 May. The winning team comes from the Bangkok neighbour province …
Thailand Junior Water Prize winners announced Read More
On 11 May the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok had the pleasure to co-host the ‘Doing Business With Finland’ seminar together with Finnpartnership and EEP Mekong. The embassy reported that …
Doing business with Finland Bangkok seminar Read More
All the Nordic countries as well as many other foreign countries have a bilateral agreement with Thailand allowing prisoners to be transferred to their home countries after serving a certain amount …
Got no money? Don’t expect to leave Thai jail Read More
Only 200 years ago, Norway got their own constitution on the 17th of May. Even through we would end upto be under Swedish rule for 90 years after, we celebrate …
Celebrate Norway Day at New Nordic Steaks, Grill and Winery! – 17 May 2017 Read More
Four new members were elected to the board of the nearly 100 year old Scandinavian Society Siam at the AGM on Wednesday 3 May 2017 at Rembrandt Hotel, Bangkok. The three …
Young blood at Scandinavian Society Siam Read More
You are welcomed to the ‘Doing Business with Finland’ seminar organized together with the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok, Finnpartnership and EEP Mekong. The seminar, taking place on 11 May …
‘Doing Business with Finland’ Bangkok seminar invitation Read More
The Danish Embassy in Bangkok is offering the right person an interesting job working with Danish Visa Case Handling. “We are looking for a dynamic and mobile new colleague to …
Attractive job at the Danish Embassy in Bangkok Read More
How is tax free car rental possible? The favorable prices exclusively to Danish expatriates are possible because rental companies in Denmark do not have to pay the Danish registration fee. …
Tax-free cars in Denmark Read More
ScandAsia talks to Mr Eric Hallin, General Manager of the four-star Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok, and also the newly elected President of the Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce. Bearing the same …
Swedish hotelier Eric Hallin at Bangkok’s Scandinavian oasis Read More
Sweden has in April 2017 initiated regional collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to promote decent working conditions in Asia. The Embassy of Sweden, Bangkok has signed a co-funding …
Sweden supports work environment initiative in Asia Read More
On 27 April the University of KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Lund University, both Swedish, held an evening for Thai students considering to study at these universities in Sweden. …
Swedish universities held presentation to Thai students Read More
On 25 April 2017 the Embassy of Sweden, Bangkok held its annual Alumni event. Ambassador Staffan Herrström had the pleasure of inviting Swedish Alumni to an evening filled with creativity …
Alumni invited to Swedish residence in Bangkok Read More
The Nordic Chambers in Bangkok, Axis Communications and Hotel Royal Bangkok Chinatown are jointly inviting to the spring of 2017’s first Nordic event, and one that is likely to be …
Nordic Bangkok community called to spring’s biggest event – in Chinatown! Read More
Through Danida, the Danish Government is supporting innovation activities carried out by members of the UN family, including UNDP. On 29 March 2017 Ambassador Uffe Wolffhechel gave a key note …
Danish Ambassador spoke at UNDP’s regional iData Studio opening Read More
On 24 March 2017 Norway’s Ambassador to Thailand, H.E. Kjetil Paulsen, met with representatives from the Ministry of Energy in Thailand to discuss the Norwegian energy sector and how Norway …
Thai Ministry of Energy visited Embassy of Norway Read More
On 7 april Denmark’s Ambassador to Thailand Uffe Wolffhechel handed over the Order of Dannebrog from her Majesty the Queen Margrethe II to Ms. Morakot Janemathukorn, former deputy Head of …
Order of Dannebrog to former deputy Head of Mission at Thai Embassy Read More
The Commercial Counsellor at the Embassy of Denmark, Bangkok, Mr Peter Sand, was back in Denmark in early April meeting with design companies, discussing wireless speakers, wastewater management and much …
Trade Council Bangkok on Denmark tour Read More
Denmark’s Ambassador Uffe Wolffhechel handed over his letter of credentials from Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun in the evening of 10 April 2017. …
Danish Ambassador delivered credentials to the Thai King Read More
The interest for the Finnish education system remains high in Thailand, writes the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok. Ambassador Satu Suikkari-Kleven presented the main cornerstones of Finnish education system for …
Finnish Thailand ambassador introduced education system Read More
The New President and Vice-President has been appointed for the Danish – Thai Chamber of Commerce, At the first Board Meeting convened on 20 April 2017, after the recent Annual …
DanCham Thailand appointed New President and Vice-President Read More
Finland’s Ambassador Satu Suikkari-Kleven had the honor to present her letter of credentials from the President of the Republic of Finland Mr. Sauli Niinistö to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn …
Finnish Ambassador presented her credentials to the Thai King Read More
A Church Council for the Danish Church in Thailand was on Wednesday 19 April 2017 established at a meeting at the Royal Danish Embassy. With this Church Council in place, …
Danish Church Council established in Bangkok Read More
ScandAsia had the pleasure of sitting down with Mindfulness expert Ms. Gift Nisanart Dharmakeisirattana. Ms. Gift serves as the Co-chair of Communications and Development for the International Schools Association of …
Mindfulness Specialist Ms. Gift Nisanart Dharmakeisirattana Read More
[sliderpro id=”27″] On Monday 3rd April 2017, Bangkok Prep proudly held its very first TEDx event, which was entitled ‘TEDx Youth@BangkokPrep Presents Evolutionary Ideas’. The event featured seven talks by …
TEDx event at Bangkok Prep provides evening of inspiration Read More
Two Swedes are currently deeply involved in conceptualising the ingredients that are to form pillars of hospitality excellence for a Thai-owned luxury boutique brand in Thailand. The man steering and …
Swedes in Thai hospitality: Building pillars of excellence Read More
The Dane Jan Mandrup works as Senior Digital Program Manager with IBM Asia, where he is also involved in developing IBM’s Agile Project Management competencies and certifying the company’s senior …
Jan Mandrup, IBM: transforming businesses across Asia Read More
Mr Fredrik Lager has joined the Nordic bank Nordea as Head of Nordea Bank S.A, Singapore Branch. “After 11 years with SEB, I decided the time was right to take …
Fredrik Lager joins Nordea Singapore Read More
Kone Thailand has appointed Anthony Tan, Managing Director of Thailand, also Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos, as of 1 April 2017. Anthony Tan succeeds Balaz Branislav (Brano), who will be relocating …
Kone Thailand appoints new MD Read More