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For me, the summer of 2026 was truly unforgettable, not only because I had my mom’s ashes scattered at sea, but also because of all the lovely people I met. …
Sitting and reflecting over the summer that has been! Read More
The summer of 2026 became the summer I travelled to Sweden, first and foremost to ensure that my late mother’s ashes would be scattered at sea. Fulfilling her final wish …
The Summer I Said Goodbye Read More
May seemed to fly by, and June was suddenly around the corner. Perhaps its because I have reached a more respectable age and everything seems to move faster while I …
Summer in the City! Read More
Not long ago, I had the pleasure of meeting the newly appointed Executive Director of Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, Amelié Jakobsson – a warm, charming, and beautiful Thai-Swedish woman. Amelié …
Amelié Jakobsson new ED at SWECHAM in Bangkok Read More
Meet Malou von Sivers, the woman who, despite her gentle demeanor and soft manner, has conducted many of the most exceptional and challenging interviews with some of the most influential …
Swedish journalist Malou von Sivers shares stories from a life of global interviews Read More
You feel happy when you meet Viveca Bratt and Hans (Hasse) Bratt Hernberg, they’re quick to laugh, yet have a great depth to them. Viveca and Hasse met in 2001 …
With sights set on success – Hong Kong, here we come! Read More
The Swedish Restaurant at IKEA EmSphere Bangkok, set the bar high on Tuesday 24 of March, by inviting the Thai Chef Ian Pongtawat Chalermittichai to prepare a Swedish fine dining …
I’M FINE-Dining with IKEA! Read More
What do you think will happen when four power girls decide to come and visit you in Bangkok? That’s what I found out in February. They swept in like a …
Five women, two weeks and a whirlwind tour of Bangkok Read More
SWEA Bangkok has formally closed after 25 years of activity in Thailand. The chapter held its final Annual General Meeting on Monday 23 February 2026 at the Swedish Embassy in …
SWEA Bangkok closed down 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
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
On Santa Lucia Day itself, SWECHAM hosted its traditional Christmas dinner at the Westin Hotel. More people than ever had signed up. The GM of The Westin Hotel, Mr. Robert …
SWECHAM hosts traditional Christmas dinner at Westin Bangkok Read More
On October 28, the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with Phyathai Hospital 2 at Sanam Pao, invited members to a seminar that brought these concepts to life: “The New …
The New Era of Preventive Medicine: Unlock the Future of Longevity! Read More
Now it’s getting closer, and before we know it, Christmas will be here again. When you live in a warm country like Thailand, you don’t have to think about warm …
Christmas around the corner! Read More
My September began on a sad note with the loss of my mother. She reached the age of 94, a quite noble age, which she herself considered good years. Even …
A tough start of September month Read More
I usually return to Bangkok from summer breaks in Scandinavia with a bit of a cold, rather pale, and with memories of rain, wind and chilly breezes-but not this year. …
Once again, back from a summer holiday in the beautiful Sweden Read More
What is a “KULTURSOMMARJOBB”? Kultursommarjobb (litterally: “Culture Summer Job”)is a summer job within the cultural sector, mainly aimed at young people aged 16 to 20, and organized by many municipalities …
An idea for countries in Asia? Read More
Sweden and Thailand—both fascinating countries, yet so different from each other. When the hot and humid months of March, April, and May arrive in Thailand, I always start longing for …
From tuk-tuks to trams: a summer homecoming Read More
For the first time in Bangkok, the famous annual “Fete de la Musique” or “World Music Day” was celebrated on Saturday June 14th 2025. This music festival is celebrated on …
Music is the World! Read More
On a rare, rain-free May-evening in Bangkok, SWECHAM, with a little help from SWEA, hosted a truly delightful gathering on Rambuttri Chakraphong Road, at the cozy boutique THE THREE by …
An unexpectedly Lovely Bangkok May evening Read More
A single woman, no longer in my youth, and with no family here – what am I still doing here? Well, sometimes I ask myself the same question. The answer …
What keeps me here? Read More
On April 30, a Multi-chambers Networking evening was celebrated at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok in the cozy Stock room. Interestingly, the event was called a Walpurgis/Valborg celebration. Non-Swedish or Non-Finnish guests …
Business networking in Walpurgis style Read More
Meet Jane Kasemsarn, a young, beautiful, and intelligent Thai woman, a devoted Pilates practitioner, a model, and the girlfriend of a young Swedish man. I got to know Jane about …
Mastering Life, Love, Swedish and Pilates Read More
Wilder is a nutritional supplement that focuses on fast and effective hydration. The product is a combination of electrolytes such as sodium, potassium and magnesium with L-THEANINE to support physical …
Have you heard about the supplement called WILDER? Read More
End of January and beginning of February was a lively and eventful month for me, as I had several visitors in Bangkok. I spent a lot of time exploring the …
A Busy and Delicious time in Bangkok! Read More
This time I will tell you a little about food and restaurants in Bangkok. I have a feeling; I haven’t done anything else than eating lately. Don’t misunderstand me, I’m …
Agneta’s world: Great places to eat in Bangkok Read More
One Friday afternoon, when the weather had a very pleasant temperature, I decided to go and have a closer look at the latest shopping mall, One Bangkok. I always wonder …
One Friday afternoon Read More
First of all, I would like to take the opportunity to say a good continuation. I hope you all have had a merry Christmas and are now getting ready to …
Busy Year End Read More
Welcome December, the probably busiest month of the year! As I already announced in November, SWECHAM hosted its 35th anniversary with a really great party at Landmark Hotel. Over 100 …
Busiest month of the year! Read More
I have to jump back quickly to September. On the 21st of September, a rainy Saturday, SWEA Bangkok was celebrating, that it is now 45 years since SWEA was founded …
Agneta’s world: Welcome October! Read More
Stockholm is very often called “Venice of the north” and that is a really great name for Sweden’s capital. To stroll through the city, which is built on 14 islands …
Stockholm in my heart, the city that has got it all… Read More