Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
30-year old Swede, Marcus Millberg, is hospitalized in Thailand with brain injury due to a motorcycle accident on Koh Phangan. The respirator is keeping Marcus Millberg alive, but soon his family …
Young Swede stuck in Thai hospital with serious brain injury Read More
Culture bearer and 18 times attendee at the Bay Regatta, Niels Degenkolw, is rather unsatisfied with this years competition. On 17th-21st February the annual boat race was touring around the …
Experienced Danish Skipper criticizes the Bay Regatta Read More
iSURVEY Pte Ltd, Singapore, has been awarded a marine construction support contract by Solstad Offshore Asia Pacific to provide positioning and survey support for its 2016 pipeline and platform installation …
Norwegian companies iSurvey and Solstad Offshore enter contract Read More
Many Swedes living in Thailand have a hard time getting a proper health insurance. Cases and stories a different, but common is that they either deselect insurance or face unmanageable …
Swedes in Thailand are battling for health insurance Read More
The investment company Pegroco Invest has announced the sales of its holdings in Bangkok-headquartered Diakrit International Ltd to the media group News Corp. Australia in a cash sale. Pegroco has …
Sweden’s Diakrit gets News Corp as co-owner in a landmark deal Read More
He was a craftsman with ambitions to become a world famous rock-musician, then he became a priest. Erik Stenberg Roos, Swedish Priest of Phuket, talks about priesthood in Phuket and …
Swedish Priest in Phuket and his unexpected path to priesthood Read More
They arrived to Thailand in early 2012 with savings earmarked for some months of fun and travel. Four years later, in January 2016 they cashed in big by serving almost …
From adventure seeking backpackers to franchise entrepreneurs Read More
Hosted by Shangri-La Hotel in Bangkok and the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with also the other three Nordic chambers of commerce in Bangkok, the ‘Ciao Bello, Ciao Bella!’ …
Classy Nordic networking held at Shangri-La Hotel in Bangkok Read More
On 18 February 2016 Ikano and Central Pattana representatives broke ground at the site for Thailand’s second IKEA second store in West Bangkok. The site is in Bangyai, to be …
Construction of second Bangkok Ikea store starts Read More
HeForShe is a solidarity campaign for gender equality initiated by UN Women. Its goal is to engage men and boys as agents of change for the achievement of gender equality …
Volvo Car Thailand joins the HeForShe campaign Read More
“I’m a very simple man, I work in a simple way. I just want to put companies together”, he says, explaining his role as Executive Director at The Thai-Finnish Chamber …
New captain of TFCC prefers the uncomplicated way Read More
Danish Consul in Phuket, Søren Nutzhorn Hede and skipper Niels Degenkolw were both associated in the sailing community near Copenhagen in the mid-eighties. Now the two Danish saililing buddies and …
Danish sailing buddies sail in Phuket Race Read More
In March 2016, Chef Jesper Koch, one of Denmark’s most highly-rated and regarded chefs visits Six Senes Yao Noi, outside Phuket, for three exclusive culinary events. This exclusive and secluded …
Danish celebrity guest chef hosts Six Senses gourmet events in Phuket Read More
Swedish Ambassador in Bangkok, Staffan Herrström, returned to office the 15th February finishing an eventful roundtrip in the region. He’s been granted diplomatic accreditation in Lao PDR, discussed gender equality …
Swedish Ambassador in Bangkok tours Thailand and Laos Read More
If it wasn’t for a Grammy-awarded singer and a peacock the lawn would have been empty. Keithen Carter is setting his voice free, crooning as he strolls across the grass …
Jazz on Grass – Danish Bangkok Embassy opens garden for music in the moonlight Read More
Starting in Malaysia, Danish Energy Efficiency Partners Sdn. Bhd. (DEEP), which is a partnership between Danish Management Group A/S and Danish Climate Investment Fund (managed by IFU) as partner is …
Danish Energy Efficiency Partners out to retrofit Southeast Asia Read More
It is a big job to have responsibility to promote educational, scientific and technological development of aquaculture in Asia. Luckily, the new elected President to The World Aquaculture Society (WAS) …
Great Dane is new President to World Aquaculture Society Asia Read More
The famous Swedish drama series “30 grader i Februari” has returned with immediate succes. The drama focuses on Swedes leaving Sweden for Thailand in the search of a better life. …
Drama series on Thailand hits in Sweden Read More
Customisation and niche groups within the travel industry are increasing and the large tour operators with extensive experience in Scandinavia are belong to the trendsetters. As part of the Nordic …
Nordic tour operator launches love hotel in Thailand Read More
Thanks to an extraordinary and genuine interest from the Scandinavians in Pattaya, a new Nordic Music festival in the city exceeds all expectations according to its organizers. “The Orange feeling”, tagline …
Nordic festival in Pattaya was “surprisingly” successful Read More
On 28 January 2016, SWEA Bangkok held its Annual General Meeting and appointed the following Board of Directors for 2016: President: Monica Nilsson Vice-President: MariAnne Boström Secretary: Sofia Lindstrand Treasurer: …
Swea Bangkok holds AGM Read More
Mikael Hemniti Winther, the Danish Ambassador in Bangkok, is set move to Bangladesh in the shuffle of Danish ambassadors this summer. The Ambassador has been accredited as the Danish Ambassador …
Danish Ambassador in Bangkok moves to Dhaka Read More
On 4 February 2016, Ambassador Staffan Herrström paid a courtesy call on Dr. Surin Pitsuwan, former Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). During this meeting, they discussed …
Swedish Ambassador meets former ASEAN Secretary General Read More
The name Ecolean can imply an inclination towards being eco-friendly [writer’s interpretation], and it turns out the be true that this Swedish company’s products are indeed friendly to nature, mainly …
Innovative package solutions provider takes on Southeast Asia Read More
Sweden takes new steps in the controversial disappearance of Gui Minhai. On 17 October 2015 Gui Minhai, a Swedish citizen and book publisher, vanished from his apartment in Pattaya. Four …
Sweden support Thai police in the case of disappeared bookseller Read More
St. Stephen’s International School is excited to invite existing and prospective parents to our Early Years (ages 2 to 5 years) Open House on 1st March 2016 (9-12 hrs.). This …
St. Stephen’s Open Day 1 March Read More
Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce organized Seminar on ‘Exporting organic products to Sweden and Nordic markets’ with the cooperation from Sweden National Board of Trade (Kommerskollegium) on …
Thailand-Sweden Seminar on organic products export to Nordic market Read More
They are rare and far between in Bangkok’s five star establishments, even there are usually a few in the region. So enjoy, while you can, the Swedish Chef de Cuisine …
Swedish chef at Sofitel So Bangkok Read More
The wife to Swedish Ambassador of Thailand H.E. Staffan Herrström, Karin Herrström is a truly devoted woman of the world. The task of representing one’s country in a diplomatic context …
Karin Herrström: I have a passion and a mission Read More
Following on a week with Swedish jazz in 2015 jazz promoter Hans Wetterberg returns with his concept ‘Simply Scandinavian’ to Bangkok and the riverside flagship hotel Shangri-La Bangkok twice in …
Simply Scandinavian returns to Shangri-La Bangkok for a double in 2016 Read More
On 7 January 2016 Pandora hosted the Capital Markets Day in Thailand for analysts, institutional investors and media. The purpose of the event was to give an update on Pandora’s …
Pandora to expand concepts stores, Thailand production capacity Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce recently announced: ”Another milestone for our chamber with the launch of our rebranded website.The visual expression of the website builds on the Team Norway profile …
New website from Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce Read More
Kids bored at home? Join the KIS Fun Fair and have an exciting day! On Saturday the 6th of February 2016 KIS will once again open the campus to fun-loving …
Join the KIS Fun Fair 2016! Read More
Bangkok Prep’s Spring Fair held this year in the afternoon of Saturday February 27th 2016 is arguably one of the most attended family fair in the heart of Sukhumvit Road. For the …
Springtime fun at Bangkok Prep’s Spring Fair Read More
Rugby fans in Bangkok and beyond will be excited to hear that the Tens are here again. Sponsored by Hooters and Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, the event will take …
Get Ready for The Hooters Bangkok International Rugby Tens Rugby Tournament Read More
On Thursday January 14th 2016 it was time for the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (DTCC) to see the return of an old friend – its yearbook ‘Denmark in Thailand – …
Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce re-launches yearbook Read More
Norwegians’ dream came true ”You can now see it with your own eyes here in front of you. A beautiful home”. With these word Hans ”Hansi” Konrad from the Norwegian …
Thai-Norwegian dream came true: Opening of Baan Jing Jai 2016 Read More
In the evening of 3 January 2016 a human rights professional, Mr Peter Dahlin, a Swedish citizen, disappeared on his way to the Beijing Capital Airport. He was scheduled to …
Swedish human rights professional disappears in China Read More The Embassy of Sweden in Beijing has republished the Statement by the EU Spokesperson on the disappearance of individuals associated with the Mighty Current publishing house in Hong Kong, from …
EU issues statement on the disappeared Swedish national, Hong Kong resident Read More
School’s out for summer for most children, but a dozen Danish children abroad will be offered a scholarship to attend the Summer School in Denmark. Every year Danes Worldwide arranges a …
12 scholarships available for Danish children abroad Read More
The Swedish pastry specialty, the ‘semla’ wheat bun is back for the third year at The Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok, served in the Lobby Bar of the hotel where the Swede …
Time for a Fat Tuesday ‘semla’ bun at The Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok Read More
The number of Nordic people who joined this year’s Scandinavian Christmas Service in Bangkok was more than last year and but there were still seats available for a few more in …
Many joined Scandinavian Christmas Service in Bangkok Read More
The group of restaurants under the Two Chefs brand on Phuket include a choice these days that most definitely can offer a Christmas celebration in the tropical beach setting! Two …
Christmas in the tropics with Two Chefs Phuket Read More
After 6 years of collecting money, after 3 years of construction, and after numerous hours of planning, the new children’s home Baan Jing Jai is now reality. On 9 January …
Norwegian Seaman’s Church sponsor new Children’s Home in Pattaya Read More
If a Danish pensioner lives outside of Europe, he must survive on basic pension of less than 6.000 DKK per month less tax to Denmark, will lose his/her right to …
Unfair Danish pension regulations Read More
The second edition of “Bangkok Jazz Night by the River” kicked off at Santichaiprakarn Park, Phra Arthit Road on Friday night the 25th December 2015. It featured well-known jazz musicians …
Jazz night with Swedish headliner Read MoreBlog post • Dec 25, 2015 17:28 ICT Scand-Media Group celebrated the year end with a party on 25 December 2015 sending thankful thought to the suppliers of the group. …
Scand-Media staff celebrates year end with a profit Read More
On 26 November the European Association for Business and Commerce (EABC) in Thailand held their launch event of the inaugural edition of the Thailand Import Export Guide, which aims at …
EABC launches Thailand Export Import guide Read More The whereabouts of the Swedish publisher Gui Minhai who went missing in Thailand on 17 October is still unknown. Sweden gave this status to ScandAsia on 23 December 2015. “The Ministry …
Amnesty: Thailand may have deported Swedish national to China Read More
The 10th Anniversary Hitmanjazz Party is being held on 28 December in Bangkok featuring Scandinavian artists from Denmark as well as Sweden. Held at the Retro Live Café, Queen Sirikit …
Scandinavian artists at Bangkok Christmas anniversary Jazz party Read More