Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
A Swedish solar company is making a move into Thailand. The company Midsummer has opened a new regional office in Bangkok, aiming to expand its presence and bring innovative solar …
Midsummer enters Thai market with innovative solar solutions Read More
Sweden is looking to deepen its engagement with Thailand on sustainable forestry, as senior officials from the Royal Forest Department hosted a diplomatic delegation from the Embassy of Sweden for …
Sweden and Thailand strengthen forest cooperation ahead of sustainability forum Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok recently hosted a Business Breakfast gathering members of the Swedish business community in Thailand to discuss climate change and opportunities for bilateral cooperation. According …
Swedish business breakfast in Bangkok focuses on climate collaboration Read More
The Ambassadors from Denmark, Sweden, the EU, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and the US Embassies in Thailand have all expressed condolences for the family, friends and loved ones of the …
Nordic embassies express condolences to deceased activist Read More
It’s the 24 December and that means Christmas Eve! Therefore, the Scandinavian embassies are wishing everybody Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Here are a few examples to look at whilst …
Embassies wishing you all Merry Christmas Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok had an ‘unexpected’ encounter yesterday – a snake. “An unexpected drop-in customer at the Embassy today. Since he didn’t have an appointment we had …
An ‘unexpected’ visitor at the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok Read More
Sweden participated in “The 2023 Human Rights Assembly” that was recently held in Thailand, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year, the assembly’s theme …
Sweden joins 2023 Human Rights Assembly in Thailand Read More
Anyone is interested in traveling to Sweden to live & study might be excited about this as the “Study in Sweden” event is back. The Embassy of Sweden in Thailand …
“Study in Sweden” event is back Read More
Earlier this week, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok hosted a dinner for constitutional lawyers, Dr. Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang, Faculty of Political Science Chulalongkorn University, and Asst.Prof.Dr. Prinya Thaewanarumitkul, Faculty of Law. While …
Embassy of Sweden in Thailand hosted a constitutional discussion over Mango and Sticky Rice Read More
An unidentified Swedish man in a wheelchair was recently told to stop begging for money in Pattaya and to instead contact the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok. Pattaya News reports that …
Broke Swede told to stop begging for money in Pattaya Read More
Prof.Dr. Pavida Pananond, Professor in International Business, Thammasat Business School, Thammasat University was last week the guest speaker for the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok’s Business Breakfast meeting. Attending …
Thai Professor in International Businesses spoke at Swedish Business Breakfast meeting Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok recently co-hosted a digital Brown Bag session on Youth Empowerment in Climate Action as part of the Human Rights Week 2021. The event was …
Sweden and partners hosted Brown Bag session on Youth Empowerment in Climate action Read More
On 8 December, in connection with Human Rights Day, the four Nordic Embassies in Bangkok including the Embassy of Denmark, the Embassy of Sweden, the Norwegian Embassy, and the Embassy …
Nordic embassies in Bangkok hosted movie event in connection to Human Rights Day Read More
Sweden supports three United Nations agencies’ initiatives to help everyone in the ASEAN region protect and respect the rights of children to a healthy environment, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok states. …
Sweden supports children’s rights to a healthy environment in the ASEAN region Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok is now handling Schengen visa applications from applicants legally residing in Singapore, the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore shares. Applications for Schengen visas are …
Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok now handles Schengen visa applications from applicants in Singapore Read More
As of 1 November 2021, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok will take over all consular services for Swedes in Cambodia while the Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh will …
Sweden’s representation in Cambodia will be transformed into a Section Office Read More
In the monthly letter to all Swedes in Thailand, Ambassador Jon Åström Gröndahl comments on Thailand’s easing of covid-19 restrictions, the country’s reopening plan while also updating on the Embassy’s upcoming …
Update from Ambassador Jon Åström to all Swedes in Thailand Read More
Thailand is currently fighting flooding in many parts of the country. The Green Climate Fund, with support from Sweden, will help to improve toughness against climate change with a project …
Sweden supports Green Climate Fund’s efforts in Thailand Read More
On 7 September, Ambassador Jon Åström Gröndahl hosted a High-Level Dinner on Climate Change at the Ambassador’s residence in Bangkok. According to the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok, Sweden aims at …
Ambassador Gröndahl hosted High-Level Dinner on Climate Change in Bangkok Read More
For the 3rd consecutive year, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok celebrated the International Day of the Girl Child together with Plan International. According to the Embassy, this time, Swedish …
Ambassador Gröndahl celebrated International Day of the Girl Child with Plan International Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok is moving to new premises and will therefore be closed during the period 4 November to 19 November, the Embassy states. The Embassy asks visitors who …
Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok is closing while moving to new premises Read More
On 28 September 2021, the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRCT) led by Ms. Pornprapai Ganjanarintr, Chairperson, received ambassadors and representatives from 11 foreign embassies, namely Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, …
Nordic Ambassadors met with the new Human Rights Commission of Thailand Read More
In a recent update, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok introduces the new First secretary at the Development Cooperation Section of the embassy – Tove Goldman. Tove Goldman explains that she …
Tove Goldmann is the newest member of the team at the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok Read More
In a recent update, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok introduces Business Sweden Thailand and the emerging Mekong region’s new Associate Ms. Patcharee Yodpratum. Ms. Patcharee Yodpratum grew up in Sweden and …
Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok introduces Business Sweden Thailand’s new associate Read More
The Thailand & Sweden Sustainable Development Forum 2021 aims at promoting the two countries’ efforts in enhancing cooperation on sustainable development. ‘The Thai-Swed PITCH – from green and inclusive development …
Thai-Swed PITCH event promotes efforts in enhancing cooperation on sustainable development Read More
The Swedish Institute Svenska institutet is launching the “Young Voices Initiative” in more than 30 countries including Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. According to the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok, at …
Swedish Institute launches the “Young Voices Initiative” in several Asian countries Read More
In Swedish Ambassador Jon Åström Gröndahl’s monthly letter to all Swedes in Thailand, the Ambassador comments on the current situation regarding the rise in Covid-19 infections in Thailand as …
Updates from Ambassador Jon Åström Gröndahl on the current situation in Thailand Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok celebrated the 30 July International Day of Friendship by highlighting the long-standing bilateral relations between Sweden and Thailand while sharing a few of the …
Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok marks International Friendship Day with Swedish-Thai relations Read More
In celebrating National Thai Language Day on 29 July, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok shares that the Thai language is actually one of the languages taught in Swedish …
Did you know that the Thai language is one of the languages taught in Swedish schools? Read More
The relations between Sweden and Thailand have strong deep roots and in a recent update, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok highlights how forestry has especially played a major role …
Forestry has played a major role in the history of Sweden and Thailand relations since 1897 Read More
Thai authorities have introduced additional restrictions to curb the spread of covid-19 in the country’s capital of Bangkok. To comply with the new restrictions, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok …
Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok temporarily changes visiting and opening hours Read More
The Swedish telecom giant Ericsson has come a long way in Thailand and in a recent update, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok shares this interesting fact about the company’s history in Thailand: Did …
Ericsson was the first Swedish company to establish itself in Thailand Read More
Along with sharing the news that Thailand will allow some foreigners to pre-register for the covid vaccine, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok notes that Sweden does not plan to provide vaccines for Swedes …
Sweden does not plan to provide vaccines for Swedes abroad Read More
It has not gone unnoticed that Sweden strives to be a global leader in Digital Diplomacy and especially the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok under the leadership of Ambassador Jon …
Sweden aims to be a global leader in Digital Diplomacy Read More
Scania is a major Swedish manufacturer which has provided the world with transport solutions for the last 125 years, ever since the company was founded in 1891. In the beginning, …
Did you know that Thailand’s first ambulance was produced by Swedish Scania-Vabis? Read More
The Swedish brand Gaston Luga, producer of quality backpacks and accessories inspired by Scandinavian design and living, is now available in Thailand. According to an introduction by the Embassy of Sweden in …
Swedish Gaston Luga now available in Thailand Read More
Four Nordic Embassies in Thailand stand together to create awareness on enforced disappearance. Through a recent update, The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok, The …
Nordic Embassies in Thailand create awareness on enforced disappearance Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok recently updated the following statement aimed at inspiring ambitious leaders in Thailand to join the Swedish Institute Management Programme Asia: “Are you one of …
Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok on the Swedish Institute Management Programme Asia Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok has in cooperation with the Royal Thai Embassy in Stockholm, launched a “Women’s empowerment photo challenge” to raise awareness of gender equality and emphasize …
Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok offers “Women’s empowerment photo challenge” Read More
On 16 November Ambassador Staffan Herrström made an official visit to Krabi Province, meeting with the Governor, H.E. Pol Lt-Colonel ML Kitibodhi Prawit, to discuss issues of mutual interest and …
Sweden’s Thailand Ambassador visited Krabi Read More