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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Thailand
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
South Africa Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand
Floor 12A, M Thai Tower All Season Place 87 Wireless Road Lumpini, Pratumwan Bangkok 10330
Phone: +66 2 092 2900
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
South Africa Honorary Consulate in Chiang Mai, Thailand
32 Hueaykeaw Road Tambon Changpuek Amphur Muang Chiangmai, 50300
Phone: (+66) 53 711 800
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Thai and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday | Tuesday, July 28 | 1 month |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| The Queen's Birthday | Wednesday, August 12 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 2 months |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| Anniversary of the Death of King Bhumibol | Tuesday, October 13 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Chulalongkorn Day | Friday, October 23 | 3 months, 4 weeks |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 4 months |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Thailand?
South Africa currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Thailand including Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
2 - Do Thai citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of Thailand (holders of regular passports) can travel to South Africa for 30 days without having to apply or obtain a South African visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of South African embassies in Thailand?
The South African representative offices in Thailand will be closed in observance of the following Thai and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Nelson Mandela Day (ZA) Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (3 weeks, 2 days)
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Time in South Africa vs Thailand
Pretoria, South Africa time is 5:00 hours behind Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
13:46PMWednesday, June 24, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
08:46AMWednesday, June 24, 2026