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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: Close now (Open in 5 hours 36 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: Close now (Open in 5 hours 36 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Respect for the Aged Day | Monday, September 21 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Bridge Public holiday | Tuesday, September 22 | 3 weeks |
| Autumn Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Sports Day | Monday, October 12 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Anniversary of the Death of King Bhumibol | Tuesday, October 13 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Chulalongkorn Day | Friday, October 23 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Culture Day | Tuesday, November 03 | 2 months |
| 7-5-3 Day | Sunday, November 15 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | Monday, November 23 | 2 months, 3 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:
- Respect for the Aged Day (JP) Mon, Sep 21, 2026 (2 weeks, 6 days)
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Time in Japan vs Thailand
Tokyo, Japan time is 2:00 hours ahead of Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
03:24AMMonday, August 31, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
05:24AMMonday, August 31, 2026