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Swedish medical technology company Elekta has signed a five-year cooperation agreement with Thailand’s King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), aiming to strengthen collaboration in medical technology, research and education. …
Swedish medical technology company Elekta signs five-year deal in Thailand Read More
Thailand and Sweden are looking to deepen industrial cooperation in clean energy, aviation and digital technology, following talks between the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) and Sweden’s ambassador to Thailand, …
FTI and Swedish Ambassador discuss closer cooperation in cleantech Read More
Children’s rights issues including mental health, discrimination and online abuse were raised during a briefing on 16 September in Bangkok ahead of Thailand’s upcoming review by the United Nations, according …
Children’s rights in focus ahead of Thailand’s UN review Read More
Anna Hammargren, Swedish Ambassador to Thailand met with Werapong Prapha, Thai Trade Representative on 11 September at Government House in Bangkok to discuss ways to strengthen economic ties and support …
Anna Hammargren meets with Werapong Prapha to discuss trading and investment Read More
Sweden and Cambodia have discussed ways to strengthen economic cooperation, trade and sustainable development during a meeting in Phnom Penh. Cambodia’s Secretary of State for Commerce, Tekreth Kamrang, met with …
Sweden and Cambodia discuss stronger trade and sustainability cooperation Read More
Thailand and Sweden are seeking to expand trade cooperation following a meeting on Friday 14 November 2025 between Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun and Swedish Ambassador Anna Hammargren. The discussions focused …
Thailand and Sweden to expand business relations Read More
Sweden is celebrating the 80th anniversary of Pippi Longstocking—the world’s strongest girl—with a series of events in Bangkok that highlight children’s rights, gender equality, literature, and family empowerment. The celebrations …
Sweden celebrates 80 years of Pippi Longstocking in Bangkok Read More
Aiming to strengthen bilateral trade relations and navigate rising global protectionism, the Embassy of Sweden and the Thai Ministry of Commerce will co-host the Sweden–Thailand Trade Dialogue: Freer, Cleaner & …
Sweden and Thailand to hold high-level dialogue on freer and greener trade Read More
Ambassador of Sweden to Thailand, H.E. Anna Hammargren, met with Thailand’s Minister for Social Development and Human Security, H.E. Varawut Silpa-archa, on Wednesday 23 April 2025, to discuss key social …
Sweden congratulates Thailand on child protection law, strengthens social development ties Read More
The Swedish diplomatic mission in Laos hosted a reception in Vientiane on Monday 17 March 2025 to welcome and introduce Per Gradin as the new Honorary Consul of Sweden. The …
Sweden appoints new Honorary Consul in Laos Read More
On Tuesday, February 25, it was time once again for SWEA Bangkok to hold its annual meeting. This time, the meeting took place at the embassy, rather than at the …
SWEA Bangkok’s annual meeting with Ambassador Hammargren Read More
On January 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM, Mr. Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, President of the Thai National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives, warmly welcomed H.E. Mrs. Anna …
Thai Parliament President meets with Swedish Ambassador Read More
H.E. Anna Hammargren, Swedish Ambassador to Thailand, recently visited Tiffany’s Show Pattaya, celebrating its cultural significance and historical ties between Thailand and Sweden. Dr. Darin Phanthusak, Vice President of PTS …
Swedish Ambassador celebrates cultural ties at Tiffany’s Show Pattaya Read More
Swedish Ambassador to Thailand, Anna Hammargren, recently visited Ericsson’s 5G Innovation & Experience Studio in Chonburi, emphasizing Sweden’s support for Thailand’s digital transformation. During the visit, Ambassador Hammargren praised Ericsson’s …
Swedish Ambassador highlights innovation at Ericsson’s 5G studio in Thailand Read More
Swedish digital banking company Vilja has expanded into Thailand, marking its entry into the ASEAN market. At a launch event in Bangkok, the company signed partnerships with four local firms …
Swedish company Vilja enters Thailand to drive digital banking innovation Read More
On August 21, 2024 the Swedish Ambassador to Thailand, Ms. Anna Hammargren, visited the Chairwoman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Thailand, Ms. Pornprapai Kanchanarin. The meeting was …
Swedish Ambassador visits Thailand’s Human Rights Commission Read More
The Nordic Embassies came together to celebrate Nordic day yesterday, 19 March 2024. This Nordic day the Ambassadors could celebrate 70 years of Thai-Finnish diplomatic relations, 119 years of Thai-Norwegian …
Nordic Day 2024: Many things to celebrate Read More
Representatives of Sweden and Thailand recently had discussions on promoting human rights, gender equality, and legislation and initiatives to solve violence against women according to the Embassy of Sweden in …
Sweden and Thailand aim to promote human rights and gender equality Read More
Ambassador of Sweden, Anna Hammargren made a visit to the Northern province of Thailand, Chiang Mai last week. She visited the Swedish Honorary Consulate in the area, Earth Rights International …
Ambassador of Sweden visits Chiang Mai Read More
Sweden’s Ambassador to Thailand, Anna Hammargren, met with Bangkok Governor Dr. Chadchart Sittipunt at Bangkok City Hall, about fostering further collaboration. Discussions were centered on sustainable urban living, encompassing topics …
Sweden and Bangkok forge sustainable partnership for livable cities Read More
An Honorary Consul has been appointed in Phuket by the Swedish Embassy in Thailand to amplify Thai-Swedish relations. Anna Hammargren, Swedish Ambassador to Thailand, visited Phuket from 20 to 21 …
Thai-Swedish relations amplified in Phuket Read More
ScandAsia had the pleasure to welcome H.E. Anna Hammargren, the new Swedish Ambassador to Thailand, on 23. October 2023. A tall, distinguished woman with long hair and engaging eyes. Anna …
Meet the New Swedish Ambassador to Thailand Read More