Embassy of the Netherlands, Bangkok
| Embassy of the Netherlands, Bangkok | |
|---|---|
| Address | 206 Wireless Road, Bangkok, Thailand |
| Ambassador | Remco Johannes van Wijngaarden |
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangkok (Thai: สถานเอกอัครราชทูตเนเธอร์แลนด์ ประจำประเทศไทย) 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 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]
The current Ambassador is Remco Johannes van Wijngaarden.[5]
History
Property sale
In 2025, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced plans to sale the embassy compound. [2]
On 19 March 2026, Ambassador van Wijngaarden announced the embassy would move to Dusit Central Park in August 2026.[5][6][7]
Reactions
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]
The embassy's sale was criticized by environmentalist Thunpicha Greigarn, writing in a Bangkok Post editorial that the embassy site "will most likely become another layer of grey expansion, because that is the path of least resistance."[8]
References
- 1 2 "Plan to sell Dutch embassy in Bangkok hits local flak". Bangkok Post. 2025-06-15. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- 1 2 3 4 "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.
- 1 2 "Netherlands Embassy in Thailand to sell current Bangkok site, relocate to Dusit Central Park in August". nationthailand. 2026-03-19. Retrieved 2026-03-20.
- ↑ "Netherlands Embassy puts prime 20-rai plot up for diverse development". nationthailand. 2026-03-19. Retrieved 2026-03-20.
- ↑ "Video Embassy sale sparks concern, Dutch Ambassador says relations unchanged". nationthailand. 2026-03-27. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
- ↑ Greigarn, Thunpicha (2026-03-30). "City's green spaces losing ground". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2026-03-30.