Embassy of China, Bangkok
| Embassy of China, Bangkok 中华人民共和国驻泰王国大使馆 | |
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| Ambassador | Zhang Jianwei |
The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Kingdom of Thailand (Chinese: 中华人民共和国驻泰王国大使馆, Thai: สถานเอกอัครราชทูตสาธารณรัฐประชาชนจีนประจำราชอาณาจักรไทย) is the official diplomatic mission of the People's Republic of China to the Kingdom of Thailand, located in Bangkok.[1][2] The Embassy is located on Ratchadaphisek Road in Din Daeng district.[3] The current ambassador is Zhang Jianwei, who took office in July 2025.[4]
History
Following the disappearance of Chinese actor Wang Xing in January 2025, the Embassy assisted with the search efforts.[5]
Thailand and China celebrated 50 years of diplomatic relations in 2025 with a series of events hosted by the Embassy across Bangkok.[6]
Following the deportation of 40 Uyghur asylum seekers held in Thailand to China in February 2025, the Embassy confirmed the deportation.[7]
2025 censorship of artwork critical of China
On 27 July 2025, embassy staff members visited the "Constellation of Complicity: Visualising the Global Machinery of Authoritarian Solidarity” at the Bangkok Arts and Culture Centre (BACC) and demanded the removal of materials critical of China.[8][9]
The gallery later removed the materials, and in an 30 July 2025 email explained "Due to pressure from the Chinese Embassy - transmitted through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and particularly the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, our main supporter - we have been warned that the exhibition may risk creating diplomatic tensions between Thailand and China."[10]
References
- ^ "Chinese Embassy in Thailand Announces Return of 40 Uyghurs to China". nationthailand. 2025-02-27. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
- ^ "Chinese Embassy protests comments by Thai human rights commi". world.thaipbs.or.th. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
- ^ "Embassy of The People's Republic of China in The Kingdom of Thailand". th.china-embassy.gov.cn. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
- ^ "New Chinese ambassador to Thailand assumes his post". nationthailand. 2025-08-01. Retrieved 2025-08-11.
- ^ "Chinese actor Wang Xing rescued after going missing in Thailand". South China Morning Post. 2025-01-07. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
- ^ "Thailand-China 50-year diplomatic ties celebration with cultural event". Bangkok Post. 2025-03-03. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
- ^ Reporters, Online (2025-03-02). "China lashes out at countries critical of Thailand's repatriation of Uyghurs". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
- ^ "Thai gallery removes China-focused artworks after 'pressure' from Beijing". Bangkok Post. 2025-08-08. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
- ^ "Because I don't Want Thailand to become a Chinese Vassal State, I Must Record This: Chinese Embassy Censoring BACC Art Exhibition in Bangkok". 2025-08-10. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ Mcpherson, Poppy; Wesshasartar, Napat; Wesshasartar, Napat (2025-08-08). "Exclusive: Thai gallery removes China-focused artworks after 'pressure' from Beijing". Reuters. Retrieved 2025-08-08.