New Zealand–Thailand relations

Kiwi–Thai relations
Map indicating locations of New Zealand and Thailand

New Zealand
Thailand
Diplomatic mission
Embassy of New Zealand, BangkokRoyal Thai Embassy, Wellington
Envoy
Ambassador
Jonathan Kings		Ambassador
Waravuth Pouapinya
Embassy of Thailand in Wellington

New Zealand–Thailand relations refer to bilateral relations between New Zealand and Thailand. New Zealand operates an embassy in the All Seasons Place in Bangkok,[1] whilst Thailand operates an embassy in Wellington. The current Thai ambassador to New Zealand is Waravuth Pouapinya,[2] and the ambassador to Thailand from New Zealand is Jonathan Kings.[3] Both are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.

History

The two countries established diplomatic ties in 1956.[4]

The two countries celebrated their 60 years of diplomatic relations in 2016. There are some 10,000 Thais living in New Zealand. The Royal Thai Police has worked closely with the New Zealand Police for more than 30 years.[5][6]

New Zealand upgraded relations with the Thai military government in 2016.[7]

Diplomacy

List of ambassadors

See also: List of ambassadors of New Zealand to Thailand

Thailand to New Zealand

Name Photo Appointed Termination of mission Comment
Asda Jayanama 1990 1993
Waravuth Pouapinya 31 January 2023 Incumbent [8]

References

  1. ^ Trade, New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and. "New Zealand Embassy". New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
  2. ^ Trade, New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and. "Royal Thai Embassy". New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
  3. ^ Trade, New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and. "Jonathan Kings". New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
  4. ^ "Thai embassy" (PDF).
  5. ^ "Thailand".
  6. ^ "The reception to celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and New Zealand".
  7. ^ "NZ upgrades ties with the Thai military government".
  8. ^ Trade, New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and. "Royal Thai Embassy". New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Retrieved 2023-08-27.


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