Embassy of the Netherlands, Bangkok
| Embassy of the Netherlands, Bangkok | |
|---|---|
| Address | 206 Wireless Road, Bangkok, Thailand |
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangkok 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
- ^ a b "Plan to sell Dutch embassy in Bangkok hits local flak". Bangkok Post. 2025-06-15. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ a b c d "Proposed sale of Dutch embassy site draws flak". Bangkok Post. 2025-08-13. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ "Bangkok launches Dutch barge to collect garbage from Chao Phraya". nationthailand. 2024-03-27. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ "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.