The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi is the diplomatic mission of Thailand to India, the ambassador being Pattarat Hongtong.[1][2]
| Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Address | 56-N, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110021 |
| Coordinates | 28°35′09″N 77°10′54″E / 28.5858736°N 77.1817018°E |
| Ambassador | Patrat Hongthong |
| Jurisdiction |  India Bhutan |
| Website | Official website |
The embassy serves the Northern, Western, Central, Eastern and North-Eastern regions of India; it also includes Bhutan in its jurisdiction. Thailand also has a Consulate General in Chennai that serves the region of South India and is affiliated with the embassy.[citation needed]
History
editAfter establishing diplomatic relations between the countries on 1 August 1947, they each built consulates initially in corresponding capitals, and upgraded to post on 3 October 1951. Initial building was leased in Aurangzeb Road, later shifting it to present location.[3] The ambassador's residence was constructed in 1955.[citation needed]
List of ambassadors
editThe first ambassador to India was Thanat Khoman. Present ambassador is Ms. Patrat Hongthong.[4]
| # | Diplomat | Diplomatic accreditation | Notes and References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thanat Khoman | 1947-49 | |
| 2 | Luang Pinit Alphabet (Wong Pinij Alphabet) | 1949-52 | |
| 3 | Lt. Gen. Luang Vijitwatkarn (Vijit Vijitwatkarn) | 1952-53 | |
| 4 | Luang Bhadravati (Supavara Warasiri) | 1953-54 | |
| 5 | Phra Bhahitthanukorn (Part Navaraj) | 1955-57 | |
| 6 | Bun Charoenchai | 1957-59 | |
| 7 | Sukit Nimmanhemin | 1959-63 | |
| 8 | Chitti Singhkul | 1963-67 | |
| 9 | Premburchat | 1968-72 | |
| 10 | Sermon Sutwathanruputhi | 1972-75 | |
| 11 | Suchart Judhasmit | 1976-80 | |
| 12 | Somboon Rojanakorn | 1980-81 | |
| 13 | Sumesorn Sirimongkol | 1981-83 | |
| 14 | Pirat Israsena | 1983-87 | |
| 15 | Nikkorn Prasangphet | 1987-91 | |
| 16 | Prapat Narinthrangoon | 1991-93 | |
| 17 | Vijay Wansin | 1994-98 | |
| 18 | Thawatchai Thaweesri | 1998 - 2000 | |
| 19 | B.D. Sothiplarit | 2000-02 | |
| 20 | Jirasak Thaneshanan | 2002-08 | |
| 21 | Krit Kraijitti | 2009-12 | |
| 22 | Pisan Manawapat | 2011-13 | |
| 23 | Chalit Manityakul | 2013-16 | |
| 24 | Chutinthorn Kongsak | 2017-20 | |
| 25 | Patrat Hongthong | 2021 – present | List of Thai ambassadors |
Events
editThe embassy organizes various education, cultural and bilateral events as well.[5][6]
The events are regional as well as bilateral basis.[7][8][9]
See also
editExternal links
editReferences
edit- ^ "Ambassador". newdelhi.thaiembassy.org. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
- ^ "Message from Ambassador". newdelhi.thaiembassy.org (in Thai). Retrieved 6 December 2022.
- ^ "History of the Embassy". newdelhi.thaiembassy.org. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
- ^ "List of Ambassadors of Thailand to India". newdelhi.thaiembassy.org. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
- ^ "Experience Thainess at Amazing Thailand Fest 2022 in New Delhi". ANI News. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
- ^ admin (11 November 2022). "Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport celebrates Loy Krathong Festival". Travel Trade Journal. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
- ^ "Special lecture on Indian Heritage in Thai Civilisation, Arts and Architecture". newdelhi.thaiembassy.org. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
- ^ "Loy Krathong 2022". สถานเอกอัครราชทูตไทย ณ กรุงนิวเดลี (in Thai). Retrieved 6 December 2022.
- ^ "The religious ceremony in honour of His late Majesty King Rama IX". สถานเอกอัครราชทูตไทย ณ กรุงนิวเดลี (in Thai). Retrieved 6 December 2022.