Embassy sale sparks concern, Dutch Ambassador says relations unchanged

FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026

Ambassador of Netherlands to Thailand says the planned embassy compound sale is separate from bilateral ties, stressing that the 423-year relationship with Thailand remains unchanged.
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However, questions remain over the future of the historic residence, as responsibility will pass to a new owner after the sale.
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Remco van Wijngaarden, Ambassador of Netherlands to Thailand, talked to Franc Han Shih on The Nation Thailand’s business show, The Next Move.