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The first diplomatic property for the US in Thailand was gifted by the monarchy in 1896. At the time, it was one of the few diplomatic properties owned abroad in the United States, with most diplomats having to fund their accommodation themselves. [7] The current ambassadorial residence was built by the English businessman Henry Victor Bailey ...
This is a list of ambassadors of the United States to Thailand. Thailand has had continuous bilateral relations with the United States since 1882. Relations were interrupted during World War II when Bangkok was occupied by Japanese forces. Normal relations were resumed after the war in 1945.
180 years of Thai US relations logo. In June 2004 the United States and Thailand initiated negotiations on a free trade agreement which, when concluded, will reduce and eliminate barriers to trade and investment between the two countries. These negotiations were placed on hold following the dissolution of the Thai parliament in February 2006 ...
In 2003, the United States designated Thailand as a major non-NATO ally, which grants Thailand many financial and military benefits derived from the United States. Thailand has an embassy in Washington, DC and consulates-general in Chicago, Los Angeles and New York City. [86] United States has an embassy in Bangkok and a consulate-general in ...
The United States grants visa-free entry to nationals of two neighboring jurisdictions under most circumstances: [5] Canada – Citizens of Canada do not need a visa to visit the United States under most circumstances. [11] In addition, under the USMCA (and previously the NAFTA), they may obtain authorization to work under a simplified procedure.
Robert Frank Godec (born 1956) [1] is an American diplomat who has served as the United States ambassador to Thailand since October 2022. He formerly served as the United States ambassador to Kenya from 2013 to 2019 and the United States ambassador to Tunisia from 2006 to 2009.
This is the list of diplomatic missions in Thailand. The capital city of Thailand, Bangkok hosts 79 embassies and other diplomatic representations. Major cities such as Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, and Songkhla are host to consular missions. Honorary consulates are not included in this listing. Map of diplomatic missions in Thailand
The ministry is headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, who is also a member of the Cabinet of Thailand. The Minister of Foreign Affairs is appointed by the Prime minister. The ministry is charged with formulating and executing foreign policies for the Kingdom of Thailand and also manages and maintains Thai diplomatic missions around the ...