In most of the countries you will find diplomatic missions, which usually refers to an embassy and/or a consulate. Diplomatic bodies represent other country’s interests in Thailand, with the aim of strengthening international relations between the states and providing services for their citizens in Thailand.

Embassies and consulates are considered legal territories of their home countries. They are not "foreign territory" but they are protected and considered the property of the country using them, meaning that Thailand does not have jurisdiction over the embassy or consulate of another country.

What is the difference between Embassy and Consulate?

The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations international treaty defines the diplomatic mission’s purpose and framework. The various diplomatic missions offer several services and carry out different missions. For example:

• Embassy: This is the primary diplomatic representation of a country’s government and is headed by an ambassador. An embassy is the main location for a diplomatic presence of one country in another. A country has at most one embassy in another country and is always established in the capital city of the host country. In the absence of a consulate in a country, the embassy also has a consular section to carry out all the relevant consular services (see below).
• Consulate General: This is a diplomatic mission, headed by a consul that provides a full range of services such as: issuing passports/visas, keeping birth and marriage records, assisting expats, providing legal information, translations etc. It can be located in any major city of the host country, although often in the capital city (in certain cases, in the same building as the embassy). In major countries and large territories, you often have more than one consulate.
• Honorary Consulate: It supplements the Consulate to provide a limited range of consular services and is headed by an honorary consul. They help nationals abroad. For example, in the event of a hospital stay, missing person, death, natural disaster or another emergency. They can also issue emergency travel documents and consular declarations for which the applicant is required to appear in person.

NB: You will usually apply for a visa at the Consulate of the country you want to visit. However, if there is no such representation in Thailand, you can apply for a visa at the embassy.

Where to find Consulates and Embassies in Thailand

Not all countries have an Embassy and/or a Consulate as it depends on the political situation, the relationship with the host country, the size of the country, and the number of foreign citizens living there.

In some cases, countries can share representations and you can be assisted by the services of another embassy or consular service to get the information you need.

We recommend you register/contact your country’s embassy at your destination. It is a free service provided by any diplomatic mission and it will allow them to record information about your upcoming trip abroad. It can be used to assist you in case of an emergency.

Registration will also allow you to get routine information from your nearest embassy or consulate, as citizens residing abroad.

The capital of Thailand, Bangkok hosts 79 embassies.

There are also 135 consulates and two other representations located in Thailand.

All consulates and honorary consulates are located in Bangkok, except for those countries who own an embassy in the capital of Thailand and might have another diplomatic mission outside the capital.

You will find below a list of selected countries (the list is not exhaustive) that have a diplomatic mission in Thailand. The list includes embassies, consulates, honorary consulates, and sometimes other official representations for you to be able to get information and services.

Embassies and Main Consulates in Bangkok

Australia

Australian Embassy in Thailand

Address: 181 Soi ArunMcKinnon, Wireless Road, Lumphini Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Tel: (+66) 2 344 6300
E-Mail: austembassy.bangkok@dfat.gov.au
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/australiainthailand
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Consular Assistance is available to Australian citizens living in and travelling through Thailand and is provided by the Australian Embassy in Bangkok and the Consulate-General in Phuket.
The Consular Services Section does not accept or process applications for visas for entry to Australia, or applications for Australian citizenship. Refer to the Visas and Migration page for further information about these services.

For a full list of consular service visit the embassy page HERE

Honorary Consulates: In addition to the embassy in Bangkok, China has another honorary consulate in Phuket.

China

Chinese Embassy in Thailand

Address: 57 Ratchadaphisek Rd, Din Daeng, Bangkok 10400
Tel: (+66) 2 245 0088
E-Mail: chinaemb_th@mfa.gov.cn and BANGKOK@csm.mfa.gov.cn for Passport and Consular Service of the Chinese Embassy
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Chinese Embassy offers visa services, authentication of documents, and support for Chinese citizens residing in or travelling to Thailand. They also promote diplomatic, economic, and cultural exchanges between China and Thailand. Additionally, they assist in educational partnerships and bilateral trade relations.

Honorary Consulates: In addition to the embassy in Bangkok, China has other honorary consulates in Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Phuket and Songkhla (songkhla@csm.mfa.gov.cn).

France

French Embassy in Thailand

Address: 35 Rue de Brest, Charoen Krung Soi 36, Charoen Krung Road, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500
Tel: (+66) 2 657 5100
E-Mail: social.bangkok-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/FranceenThailande and https://x.com/FRenThailande and https://www.instagram.com/franceenthailande/
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM; 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The French Embassy provides consular services like visas, civil registrations, notary services, and assistance to French nationals in Thailand. They are also active in fostering educational, cultural, and scientific collaborations between the two countries.

Honorary Consulates: In addition to the embassy in Bangkok, China has other honorary consulates in Chiang Mai (agenceconsulairechiangmai@gmail.com), Hua Hin (agentconsulairehuahin@hotmail.com), Khon Kaen (agenceconsulairekhonkaen@gmail.com) and Phuket (agenceconsulairephuket@gmail.com).

Germany

German Embassy in Thailand

Address: 9 South Sathon Road, Bangkok 10120
Tel: (+66) 2 287 9000
E-Mail: info@bangkok.diplo.de
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/GermanEmbassyBangkok/ and https://x.com/GERinThailand
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8.30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m.

The German Embassy handles visa applications, passport renewals, and provides assistance to German citizens in distress. It also promotes bilateral economic and scientific cooperation and offers legal support related to German law.

Honorary Consulates: In addition to the embassy in Bangkok, Germany has other honorary consulates in Chiang Mai (chiang-mai@hk-diplo.de),  Pattaya (pattaya@hk-diplo.de) and Phuket (phuket@hk-diplo.de).

Japan

Embassy of Japan in Thailand

Address: 177 Witthayu Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok, Thailand 10330
Tel: (+66) 2 207 8500
E-Mail: ryouji-soumu@bg.mofa.go.jp
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/EMB.JAPANinTHAILAND/
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 - 12:00 and 13:30 - 16:00

The Japanese Embassy provides a wide range of services including visa issuance, passport services for Japanese nationals, and legal assistance. They also promote cultural exchanges, educational initiatives, and offer support in emergency situations.

Honorary Consulates: In addition to the embassy in Bangkok, Japan has another honorary consulate in Chiang Mai (consular@tm.mofa.go.jp).

Russia

Embassy of Russia in Thailand

Address: 78 Sap Road, Surawong, Bangrak, Bangkok, 10500
Tel: (+66) 2 234 9824
E-Mail: rusembbangkok@yandex.ru and consulbkk@yandex.ru for the Consular Section.
Social Media: 
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, except for Wednesday 9:00 - 11:45 and 9:00 - 11:45

The Russian Embassy offers consular services such as visa processing, passport renewals, and assistance for Russian citizens. They also handle diplomatic relations and promote economic and cultural exchanges between Russia and Thailand.

Honorary Consulates: In addition to the embassy in Bangkok, Russia has other honorary consulates in Pattaya and Phuket.

United Kingdom (Great Britain)

Embassy of the United Kingdom in Thailand

Address: AIA Sathorn Tower, Floor 12A, 11/1 South Sathorn Road, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120
Tel: (+66) 2 305 8333
E-Mail: dbt.thailand@fcdo.gov.uk
Social Media:  https://www.facebook.com/ukinthailand and https://x.com/ukinthailand and https://www.instagram.com/ukinthailand
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday, 8am to 12pm and 1pm to 4.30pm and Friday, 8am to 1pm

The British Embassy provides visa and passport services, legal assistance, and emergency support for British nationals. It also works on trade relations and cultural diplomacy between the UK and Thailand.

Honorary Consulates: In addition to the embassy in Bangkok, the UK has other honorary consulates in Chiang Mai,  Koh Samui, Pattaya and Phuket.

USA (United States of America)

Embassy of the United States of America in Thailand

Address: 95 Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330
Tel: (+66) 2 205 4000
E-Mail: support-thailand@ustraveldocs.com and acsbkk@state.gov
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/usembassybkk and  https://x.com/USEmbassyBKK and https://www.instagram.com/usembassybkk/
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The U.S. Embassy offers consular services including visa processing, citizenship services for U.S. nationals, and emergency assistance. They also work on promoting U.S. interests, economic ties, and educational initiatives in Thailand.

Honorary Consulates: In addition to the embassy in Bangkok, the UK has other honorary consulates in Chiang Mai (acschn@state.gov).

Honorary Consulates in Thailand

Contact directly the Embassy/Consulate website for more information.

For countries with no consulates or embassies in Thailand, the Honorary Consulates are supervised by diplomatic representations located in other countries, often Hanoi, Vietnam for Thailand.

General Consulates and embassies in Bangkok

• Argentina (etail@mrecic.gov.ar)
• Belgium (Bangkok@diplbel.org)
• Brazil
• Canada (bngkk@international.gc.ca)
• Denmark (bkkamb@um.dk)
• India
• Indonesia (bangkok.kbri@kemlu.go.id)
• Malaysia (mwbangkok@kln.gov.my)
• Mexico (infotai@sre.gob.mx)
• New Zealand (info@newzealandembassybkk.com)
• South Africa (saembassy.bangkok@dirco.gov.za)
• Spain (emb.bangkok.bis@maec.es)
• Switzerland (bangkok@eda.admin.ch)
• Turkey
• UAE (bangkokemb@mofaic.gov.ae)

General Consulates and embassies in Phuket

• Brazil
• Denmark (phuket@umgate.dk)
• Mexico
• Switzerland (phuket@honreps.ch)

General Consulates and embassies in Chiang Mai

• Belgium (belcon.chiangmai@hotmail.com)
• Brazil
• Canada (Chiang-Mai@international.gc.ca)
• India
• South Africa
• Spain (ch.chiangmai@maec.es)
• Switzerland (chiangmai@honreps.ch)

General Consulates and embassies in Songkhla

• Indonesia (songkhla.kri@kemlu.go.id)
• Malaysia (mwsongkhla@kln.gov.my)