Dr. Cohen: Sauna Helps Us Deal with Respiratory Viruses
Sauna is one of the most discussed interventions which could strengthen our immune systems. Dr. Marc Cohen, who is a medical doctor and a professor of health sciences, believes that sauna and heat-stress could potentially help prevent and even treat COVID-19. He adds that saunas remain an integral part of a healthy lifestyle that includes […]
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Siam Oriental Condos: Best for Less
After making yearly vacations to Thailand for about 10 years, Juha Timonen finally decided to stay in the country for good in 2004. He sold part of his business in Finland and started building condominiums in Pattaya for a clientele consisting mostly of Russian, Finnish, Chinese, and other foreign nationals. The venture paid off as […]
New Ownership Arrangements in Chempolis
Esa, Kerttu, and Pasi Rousu have sold sell their shares in Chempolis Oy to Taaleri’s circular economy private equity fund (Taaleri Kiertotalous Ky). Päivi Rousu will continue in the employment of the company and as a shareholder.
July Economic Review/Finland Chamber of Commerce
Some excerpts from Mauri Kotamäki’s (Chief Economist/Finland Chamber of Commerce) latest July 2020 economic review: The more open the economy, the more open it is also to disruptions in the economy. Finland is an open economy with about 40% of its GDP coming from exports. One of the main tasks of decision-makers is to reduce […]
TFCC President’s Letter – 4th of June
Dear Fellow Members, Here are my thoughts today and some information about our events in June 2020. FOURTH OF JUNE Today is the birthday of Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim, the most famous military leader and former president of Finland, who helped Finland earn its independence. The occasion is also celebrated as the Flag Day […]
Legal Update: New Ministerial Regulation for Factories
A new ministerial regulation has been issued to ensure the preservation of environmental quality and the law compliance of factories in Thailand. More details of this regulation in the attached newsletter. Legal Newsletter_Issue 2 – May 2020
TFCC President’s Letter – May Day 2020
Dear Fellow Members, Happy May Day! I think we were all looking for the end of the national state of emergency and celebrate May Day (Vappu) today; however, at the end of April, the government spokesperson announced that the Cabinet has decided to extend the national state of emergency and related measures, which include maintaining […]
TFCC President’s Letter – April Fools’ Day
Dear Fellow Members, For your information … Our office manager, Ms. Kewalin (Kel) Kiatchusak, ended her employment at our office yesterday in order to move to Finland and start studying intercultural studies at Helsinki University later this year. On behalf of TFCC I want to thank her for her services to all of us and […]