Netherlands to sell Bangkok embassy site, move to Dusit Central Park

2026-03-19 - 11:30

BANGKOK — Embassy of the Netherlands in Bangkok has announced plans to sell its current embassy site in the Thai capital as part of a broader relocation strategy. In a Facebook post on 19 March, Ambassador Remco van Wijngaarden said the embassy will move to a new office at Dusit Central Park, with the relocation expected in August 2026. The embassy said the decision to sell the existing premises is part of efforts by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs to invest in buildings that are more sustainable, efficient, secure and suited to future needs. Dutch embassies and official residences worldwide serve as key venues for cooperation and engagement, and the ministry aims to ensure they remain well maintained and fit for purpose, the statement said. Despite the planned move, consular and other services for Dutch nationals and businesses in Thailand, Cambodia and Laos will continue as normal. The embassy will close for several days during the relocation, but emergency consular assistance will remain available. The new location at Dusit Central Park will place the embassy in Bangkok’s central business district with improved accessibility for visitors.