On 8 July 2024, H.E. Mr. Tanee Sangrat, Ambassador of Thailand to the ROK, met with H.E. Mr. Kim Jae-shin, Secretary-General of the ASEAN-Korea Centre (AKC) to discuss possible pathways to elevate cultural and economic exchanges between ASEAN Member States (AMS) on the occasion of the 35th Anniversary of ASEAN-ROK Dialogue Relation.

Thai nationals residing in the ROK are invited to get consultations regarding all types of civil registration documents, such as birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, divorce registrations, national identification cards, and legalization, from the Bureau of Registration Administration, Department of Provincial Administration, and the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs, free of charge. No advance reservation is required. Please see additional details in the announcement below.

Thai nationals residing in the ROK are invited to receive basic health check-up services and mental health consultation by doctors from Nopparat Rajathanee Hospital and Princess Mother National Institute on Drug Abuse Treatment. Free of charge. No advance reservation is required. Please see additional details in the announcement below.

The Royal Thai Embassy, Seoul, hereby announces “the 3rd Mobile Consular Services Unit 2024” at Wat Buddharangsee Seoul, 326-1 Yu-ri, Bongdam-eup, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea 18334. The services will be provided on Saturday 13 July 2024, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM and Sunday 14 July 2024, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. 1. To receive 5-year and 10-year passport services (for those with a visa and for those without a visa), a queue must be reserved in advance by 10 July 2024, at 5:00 PM. 2. For birth registration services (for those with a visa and for those without a visa), a queue must be reserved in advance by 10 July 2024, at 5:00 PM. To receive the above-mentioned services, please make a reservation at https://rteseoul-q.consular.go.th/ 3. No advance reservation is required for emergency travel document services, marriage registration, divorce document certification services, and protection of Thai nationals and labour/employment contract consulting services. The Embassy will only provide passport and birth registration services to those who have reserved a queue in advance. Successful queue reservations will be announced on the Royal Thai Embassy’s Facebook page on 11 July 2024, with names and the last 3 digits of the Thai National ID card number. For more information, please refer to the announcement below.

On 3 July 2024, H.E. Mr. Tanee Sangrat, Ambassador of Thailand to the ROK, visited Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) and met with Mr. Kim Chun-sik, Vice-President of HUFS, to promote efforts in elevating education cooperation between Thailand and the ROK. In addition, the Ambassador and the Vice-President exchanged views on how the Embassy can further support Thai language studies in the ROK and increased cultural and academic exchanges between both countries, as well as on how to promote understanding of and appreciation for Thai popular culture with ROK youth.

“A picture’s worth a thousand words” has never been truer with Siamese murals. Seen in Thai temples, museums, and palaces, Siamese murals are packed with messages of morality and wisdom distilled from the Jataka tales, a collection of stories telling of the Buddha’s previous incarnations. Translating these fables into murals allowed for most people to access Buddhist values in artful ways that captured the imagination.

The Techsauce Global Summit (TSGS) 2023, a fusion of ideas and innovation, casts a spotlight on the future-forward tech landscape of Thailand and stands as a symbol of Southeast Asia’s vibrant and evolving tech ecosystem. Into its seventh edition, this isn’t just an annual event; it’s a showcase of a region’s ambition, innovation, and commitment to shaping a tech-infused future.

Thailand’s International Food Exhibition, THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2023, will be held from May 23rd to 27th, 2023 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani. This year’s THAIFEX – Anuga Asia is the 19th edition of the event and is being held as a hybrid event, combining in-person and virtual elements to create more opportunities for engagement.

The Bun Bang Fai Festival, also known as the Rocket Festival, comes from an ancient rain-praying tradition that has roots in the local agrarian culture. Bun Bang Fai is widely celebrated in the Northeast of Thailand, which includes the provinces of Yasothon, Roi Et, Kalasin, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Maha Sarakham, Sisaket, Nong Bua Lamphu, Loei, and Amnat Charoen, as well as some provinces in the North.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is organizing the Royal Ploughing Ceremony (Phuech Mongkol Day) at Sanam Luang on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023, with the Rice Grains Blessing Ceremony will take place one day prior on Tuesday, May 16th. The ceremony will be broadcast via the Television Pool of Thailand.