Embassy of the Netherlands, Bangkok

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Embassy of the Netherlands, Bangkok
Address206 Wireless Road, Bangkok, Thailand

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the NetherlandsinBangkok is the Netherlands's primary diplomatic mission in Thailand. [1] The embassy is located at 206 Wireless Road, between the United States Embassy and Residence of the United States Ambassador. [1] The embassy complex includes include a heritage villa recognized by the Association of Siamese Architects. [2]

The Embassy has sponsored a variety of sustainable transportation initiatives in Bangkok, including expanding cycling infrastructure and adoptive electric vehicles. [3] [4]

History

In 2025, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs anounced plans to sale the embassy compound. [2]

The proposed sale was opposed by the Dutch Association in Thailand. [2]

On 30 July 2025, the Association delivering a petition against the sale of over 1,000 signatures to Remco van Wijngaarden, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Thailand. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Plan to sell Dutch embassy in Bangkok hits local flak". Bangkok Post. 2025-06-15. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Proposed sale of Dutch embassy site draws flak". Bangkok Post. 2025-08-13. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
  3. ↑ "Bangkok launches Dutch barge to collect garbage from Chao Phraya". nationthailand. 2024-03-27. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
  4. ↑ "Hundreds of cyclists ride in Bangkok to launch the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence". UN Women – Asia-Pacific. 2024-11-24. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
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