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Japan Embassy and Consulates in Thailand
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Japan Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand
177 Witthayu Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok 10330,Thailand
Phone: +66 2 207 8500 / 66-2-696-3000
Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 59 minutes)
Japan Consulate General in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Airport Business Park, 90 Mahidol Rd., T.Haiya, A. Muang, Chiang Mai 50100
Phone: +66 52 012 500
Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 59 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following Thai and Japanese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| National Foundation Day | Wednesday, February 11 | 3 weeks |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Chinese Lunar New Year's Day | Tuesday, February 17 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Second day of Chinese Lunar New Year | Wednesday, February 18 | 4 weeks |
| Third day of Chinese Lunar New Year | Thursday, February 19 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Emperor's Birthday | Monday, February 23 | 1 month |
| Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Chakri Day | Monday, April 06 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in Thailand?
Japan currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Thailand including Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
2 - Do Thai citizens need a visa for Japan?
Citizens of Thailand (holders of regular passports) can travel to Japan for 15 days without having to apply or obtain a Japanese visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Japanese embassies in Thailand?
The Japanese representative offices in Thailand will be closed in observance of the following Thai and Japanese holidays in 2026/2024:
- National Foundation Day (JP) Wed, Feb 11, 2026 (3 weeks)
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Time in Japan vs Thailand
Tokyo, Japan time is 2:00 hours ahead of Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
11:01AMTuesday, January 20, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
13:01PMTuesday, January 20, 2026