Mortgages for foreigners available again in Thailand
The Phuket News recently published an article by Jerry Dingley and Tim Whiteley, informing its readers about a new regulation that allows Thai banks to give loans to foreigners who … The post Mortgages...
View Article2 Finns arrested in illegal foreigner crackdown
Two Finns along with other 10 foreigners were arrested on Jan 31 in Phuket for working illegally in the island’s tourism industry, a local newspaper reports. The two Finnish nationals … The post 2...
View ArticleDanish company faces challenges in Thailand
Alpine Saleforce Ltd., a Danish telemarketing company in Hua Hin, Thailand, is being wrongfully accused in Danish media of threatening employees, cheating them of their salary and fiddling with work …...
View ArticleNew procedures for handling visas, residence and work permits in Vietnam
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam made an announcement about new procedures for handling visa, residence and work permits starting from September 3. Read the full announcement below. Starting September...
View ArticleMalaysia to clamp down on ‘visa runs’
JOHOR BARU: IMMIGRATION officers are dusting off a provision in the law books to deny unsavoury characters from setting foot in the country. They have alerted all personnel at air, … The post Malaysia...
View ArticleDual citizenship: a win-win for Danish expats, naturalized Danes
The Danish Parliament’s June 4 vote to pass a bill to allow dual citizenship is expected to benefit tens of thousands of Danish expats worldwide who will be able to … The post Dual citizenship: a...
View ArticleVisa overstayers told to clean up their act
Marc Spiegel, President of Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce, in a recent message to Chamber members, said the ongoing crackdown on the misuse of tourist and education visas by the Immigration … The...
View ArticleThe correct Thailand Multiple Tourist Visa for Scandinavians
Many readers will have notice the announcement of the new Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) for foreign visitors, available from 13 November 2015. In order to be able to get … The post The correct...
View ArticleFrom adventure seeking backpackers to franchise entrepreneurs
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 … The post From adventure seeking...
View ArticleJailed Norwegian fined after retrial
Norwegian Arne Corneliussen’s has been fined $2,000 after retrial, reports news.asiaone.com, based on a charge of causing hurt by wrapping his arm around the neck of a cab driver. This … The post...
View ArticleNorwegian sentenced to prison for fraud
A Norwegian man in his 30s has been sentenced to imprisonment in Norway after living in Thailand due to serious fraud. In 2012, the man from Sortland, Norway, was on sick … The post Norwegian sentenced...
View ArticleSwede sentenced to prison for sexual assault
A 34-year-old Swedish man, who first paid to get access to a 13-year-old Thai girl and later got her pregnant, has now been sentenced to six years in prison. “The … The post Swede sentenced to prison...
View ArticleAfter 6 years in Cambodian prison: Dane freed by Royal pardon
After being accused of forcing minor male staff member at his guesthouse in Siem Reap to have sex with costumers, Danish Sven Erik Jonasson was imprisoned in 2010. After serving 6 … The post After 6...
View ArticleThree new Denmark visa application centres open in China
On 1 June 2017 The Royal Danish Embassy to China opened three new Visa Application Centers to public in the cities of Fuzhou, Shenzhen and Xi’an. The three new centres … The post Three new Denmark visa...
View ArticleCriminal charges against Danish Singapore manager
Denmark’s state prosecutor for serious economic and international crime, Niels Vejlby Hansen announced on Thursday 13 July 2017 that the former head of Dynamic Oil Trading in Singapore, Lars Moller, …...
View ArticleJFCCT updates visa-guide
Some call it Thailand’s Achilles heel while others accept it as a necessary evil in one of the world’s most visited countries and a country housing a large amount of … The post JFCCT updates visa-guide...
View ArticleSwedCham Beijing on new R-Visa regulations
It’s important to stay on top of the changing visa requirements in the country of residence, and recently China has issued a highly exclusive R-Visa, which is given to people … The post SwedCham...
View ArticleDanish national first to be convicted of Malaysia fake news law
A Danish national has been convicted of “with ill intent, publishing fake news through a video on YouTube”. That makes him the first person in Malaysia to be convicted of … The post Danish national...
View ArticleThailand: Visa Regulations
Note: Since Covid-19 these regulations are being changed constantly. We are not able to update them as fast as they change. When things settle to normal, this note will be … The post Thailand: Visa...
View ArticleThe complex terrain of Myanmar business
It’s been more than seven years since Myanmar opened up to the rest of the world, leading to growth in business. The emerging country however still has major issues when … The post The complex terrain...
View ArticleDanes abroad, who are moving home to Denmark
Danes abroad who want to move back to Denmark have few places to seek proper information. One website, where most everything you may need is included, is the website of … The post Danes abroad, who are...
View ArticleDtac filed lawsuit to protect mobile customers
The disagreement between Telenor’s dtac and Thailand’s telecom regulator NBTC (National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission) escalates as the telecommunications company filed a lawsuit...
View ArticleWorking in Thailand
Foreigners who wish to work in Thailand, whether paid or voluntary, must have a work permit. Foreigners are restricted from taking up certain occupations that are reserved for Thai nationals. … The...
View ArticleForeign Chambers says TM30 creates negative views about Thailand
The Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand issued on 29 August a press release calling for what it diplomatically calls a “structured rationalization, with significant changes, to the TM.30 …...
View ArticleThailand’s new Personal Data Protection Act may impacts businesses
Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) will come into full force on May 27th of this year. According to FRANK Legal & Tax, a Thailand-based International lawfirm, it will have a … The post...
View ArticleDanish man wins lawsuit against Thai wife for not sharing assets
The Provincial Court in Buriram brokered on Wednesday a deal between a Danish man and his former Thai partner who had denied him any return of the roughly 5 mill. … The post Danish man wins lawsuit...
View ArticleTravelling to Thailand during Corona and current restrictions
By Jonas Lindholm Below information is based on my personal experience from getting myself from Sweden to Thailand august 2020. The process can be different in other countries and the … The post...
View ArticleHow to Avoid Being Victim of Cybercrime in Singapore
Did you know that in January of 2019, more than 1.76 billion personal information records of individuals were leaked and released in multiple breaches and hacking attempts made around the world? With …...
View ArticleThailand’s Ministry of Commerce launched Online One-Stop Service
Thailand Ministry of Commerce (MOC) has launched an Online One-Stop Service, covering 85 services including new business registration, intellectual property, international and internal trade. With the...
View ArticleHow to Hire Foreigners in Taiwan
By Hanna Bennett There are numerous opportunities for business expansion in Taiwan. But, like any country, you must be compliant with the Taiwanese law to take your business there and … The post How to...
View ArticleDABS Webinar on rules for inheritance and guardianship for Danes living in...
Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) is inviting its members to a webinar covering Danish rules for inheritance and guardianship for Danes living in Singapore on 8 March. Kindly note that … The...
View ArticleDABS: The Danish rules for inheritance and guardianship for Danes living in...
ScandAsia recently had the privilege of attending the Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) webinar covering Danish rules for inheritance and guardianship for Danes living in Singapore. The...
View ArticleWork from Wherever Index
Why work from home when you can work from another country and explore in your free time? The travel booking website KAYAK has checked out which countries are best for … The post Work from Wherever...
View Article3 Steps to Take Before Moving to Vietnam
There is so much Vietnam has a lot to offer for expats. With a rich culture and a low cost of living, it’s no wonder that so many travelers are … The post 3 Steps to Take Before Moving to Vietnam...
View ArticleScandinavian digital nomads could move to Bali
Freelancers will soon be able to work tax-free in Indonesia, including on the island of Bali. The country’s tourism minister Sandiaga Uno announced the five-year ‘digital nomad visa’ earlier this … The...
View ArticleNew book: Thailand Expat Guide 2022 now out!
ScandAsia has published the 2022 edition of “Thailand Expat Guide”. Read the book online here: https://issuu.com/scandasia/docs/thailand_expat_guide_2022 This book is intended as a help for both...
View ArticleNorway restricting digital nomads
Norway is going against the worldwide trend of allowing travellers to work remotely while traveling. Even if you are on vacation to Norway and need to do some work from … The post Norway restricting...
View ArticleHow A Psychic Reading Can Help Change Your Perspective on Life
When you think about your life, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Are you happy with how things are going, or do you feel you could be … The post How A Psychic Reading Can Help Change Your...
View ArticleHelp for relatives in case of death in Thailand
The association for nordic people living in Phuket, Skandinaver på Phuket, has developed a ringbinder with all the papers elderly people (as well as other mortals) should prepare and fill … The post...
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