Like all of you, the embassy is closely following the numbers of the epidemic in the region. Even if the numbers around the world only reflect part of reality, the evolution in Thailand is encouraging, provided that measures of social distancing, hygiene and wearing a mask are respected by everyone. The disease has not been conquered and the risk remains.
This morning's Thaivisa news roundup announced an interview with the ambassador of Germany, which was published on the website of Expat Life in Thailand. Quite nice of course, but we are of course more interested if it concerns the ambassadors of our own Netherlands and Belgium.
New Year's message from the Belgian Embassy in Bangkok
For Thailand, 2017 was a year of mourning following the sad passing of the late HM King Bhumibol Aduljadej. The Belgian royal family also sympathized deeply and expressed its sympathy on the basis of the visit of HM Queen Mathilde during the royal cremation.
Presentation credentials of Belgian ambassador
On Sunday, November 25, His Excellency Philippe Kridelka, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium in Thailand. his credentials to, on behalf of the Belgian king. His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun accepted this formalizing his appointment as Ambassador.
Gringo had a conversation in Bangkok with Philippe Kridelka, the ambassador of Belgium in Thailand. Mr. Kridelka accepted the challenge to see a lot of the world, to get to know (foreign) people and to be able to do a lot of interesting and varied work in the interest of his country.
