New Zealand–Thailand relations explained

Mission2:	Royal Thai Embassy, Wellington
Mission1:	Embassy of New Zealand, Bangkok
Envoy1:	Ambassador Jonathan Kings
Envoy2:	Ambassador Waravuth Pouapinya

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]

Notes and References

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