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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 (Open in 3 hours 29 minutes)
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 (Open in 3 hours 29 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Third day of Chinese Lunar New Year | Thursday, February 19 | 0 minutes |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 1 month |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Family Day | Monday, April 06 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Songkran | Monday, April 13 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
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:
- Third day of Chinese Lunar New Year (TH) Thu, Feb 19, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in South Africa vs Thailand
Pretoria, South Africa time is 5:00 hours behind Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
05:31AMThursday, February 19, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
00:31AMThursday, February 19, 2026