“Social benefits for all” – this is where Sweden markets itself in the third world

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Published 7 May 2021 at 10.24

Politics. Thailand's severe corona restrictions have prompted residents to seek refuge abroad. Now the Swedish embassy in Bangkok hopes that herd immunity and social benefits will attract new immigrants to Sweden, reports the Bangkok Post.

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“Are you considering moving abroad? Here are some reasons why Sweden should be considered: Strong employment protection, gender equality, a positive view of innovations and social benefits for all”, the embassy writes on its website according to Bangkok Post.

Several government agencies in Thailand help Thais who want to work or study abroad. But the Thai embassy's marketing, according to the Thai government, has a political bias that could divide and create problems in Thailand.

“I have asked a working group to keep an eye on the content in question and take legal action if it should there is a need for it, “Minister of Digitization and Social Affairs Chaiwut Thanakhamanusorn told the Bangkok Post.

Ambassadors engaged in political activities in the host country cannot be deported, according to international rules. But they can be declared persona non grata, which in practice means the same thing.