Norway is one of Thailand’s closest friends in Europe since the relationship was opened up when King Chulalongkorn visited the Scandinavian kingdom in 1907. Today, Thais enjoy Norwegian seafood including Norway’s famed salmon while exporting ฿6 billion in products to the northern kingdom voted among one of the best places in the world to live.
May is a great month to celebrate the strong relationships between the Kingdoms of Norway and Thailand as they forge stronger business ties in Europe and Southeast Asia.
Crowds gather in Norway to celebrate the national holiday on May 17th in front of the Royal Palace. (Left) Norway’s ambassador to Thailand Kjersti Rødsmoen. Thailand has enjoyed a strong relationship with Norway since the historic visit by King Chulalongkorn or Rama V to the Scandinavian kingdom in 1907.