Meet & Greet Reception and Consular Counter in Chiang Mai from November 18-20, 2024
Dear Dutch citizen in Thailand, the Dutch embassy is organizing the following two activities in Chiang Mai from November 18 to 20.
NL embassy: Information about water damage and floods in Thailand
Dear Dutch people in Thailand, the recent floods have hit many areas hard, and we understand that this situation may have a major impact on you as well. With the situation predicted to worsen in the coming weeks, we want to provide you with essential information and advice to stay safe. Please take the necessary precautions and do not hesitate to seek assistance if needed.
Vacancy – Honorary Consul Phuket
After 15 years of loyal service and a very pleasant collaboration, the Dutch Honorary Consul in Phuket, Mr. Seven Smulders, will unfortunately retire in 2025. Hence this vacancy.
In the coming months, the Dutch embassy will offer the opportunity to apply for a Dutch passport or identity card, have your life certificate signed and/or receive a DigiD activation code at six different locations in Thailand, Cambodia and Laos. The planned dates and places are listed in the overview below.
Agenda: Remembrance Day Kanchanaburi August 15, 2024
On August 15, a Remembrance Service will take place to commemorate the end of the Second World War in Asia for the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and for all victims who were involved in the work on the Thailand-Burma railway during the Second World War.
The GOED Foundation has requested embassies to actively send news items via the information service. This means that registered Dutch people are kept informed not only via social media, but also via e-mail.
News item Dutch embassy regarding the Schengen visa: Higher fees and exceeding processing times
On Friday, June 14, the Dutch embassy in Bangkok announced that the fees for a Schengen visa will be increased as of June 11. There was also a message about the processing times for a visa application. The embassy wrote the following on social media.
The Dutch embassy is organizing the following activities in Khon Kaen on Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 April.
New Thai ambassador for the Netherlands
Last week, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, His Excellency Mr. Asi Mamanee presents his letters of credence to His Majesty King Willem Alexander, as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, at Noordeinde Palace in The Hague.
In the coming months, the Dutch embassy will offer the opportunity to apply for a Dutch passport or identity card, have your life certificate signed and/or receive a DigiD activation code at four different locations in Thailand.
On holiday to Thailand: you should think about this!
Are you going on holiday to Thailand? Then prepare your trip well and check the travel advice. The Dutch embassy in Bangkok will help you with the most important tips for a holiday to Thailand.
Agenda: Remembrance Day Kanchanaburi 15 August
Dear Dutch people in Thailand, on August 15, the ceremony will take place in Kanchanaburi to commemorate the end of the Second World War in Asia and all the victims of the war with Japan and the Japanese occupation.
The Dutch Embassy is organizing two activities in Pattaya (Jomtien) on Thursday 20 July.
The Dutch embassy in Bangkok is looking for an intern for the period October 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024, for a period of six months, where the exact dates may differ in consultation.
New faces at the Dutch Embassy in Bangkok
Two newly arrived employees were introduced on the Facebook page of the Dutch embassy.
Thailand: an emerging 'middle power' in Asia
As a child, Remco van Wijngaarden wanted to become a diplomat. He has been the Dutch ambassador to Thailand for a year now. A wonderful country to live with his husband and children. “We are an ordinary family here. And Thailand is very interesting to work in, the country is gaining political and economic importance in the region.'
On Thursday, July 21 in the afternoon, the Dutch embassy is organizing a consular consultation hour in Vientiane, Laos. On this occasion you can apply for a Dutch passport or identity card, have your life certificate signed and request a DigiD code.
Agenda: Remembrance Day Kanchanaburi 4 May
Next month, on 4 May, the Netherlands will commemorate all war victims of the Second World War from the former Kingdom of the Netherlands, as well as those who subsequently fell during war and peacekeeping operations in which the Netherlands was involved.
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangkok is looking for a creative, enterprising and enthusiastic employee (m/f) communication and public diplomacy. This is a part-time position for 20 hours per week with an appointment of one year. If functioning properly, the contract can be extended.
The Ocean Cleanup is coming to Thailand
The Ocean Cleanup is coming to Thailand! The signing of the contract between Boyan Slat of the Dutch organization Ocean Cleanup and Ecomarine and a Thai partner who will operate the vessel, the Interceptor in the Chao Phraya River, was attended yesterday by ZE Mr. Varawut Silpa-acha, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment of Thailand and Ambassador Van Wijngaarden.
NL embassy staff work from home as much as possible
In line with the strong advice of the Thai government to work from home as much as possible to limit the spread of the Omicron variant, employees of the Dutch Embassy work from home as much as possible, as long as this advice applies.
Ambassador gets acquainted with Dutch organizations
On 1 November, ambassador Remco van Wijngaarden met a number of Dutch organizations in Thailand. Discussions took place with the Dutch Association of Thailand, the Dutch Thai Chamber of Commerce NTCC, the Thailand Business Foundation and the Dutch School about their activities and how the cooperation can be further strengthened.