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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: Open now (Close in 4 hours 50 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: Open now (Close in 4 hours 50 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Thai and South African holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| King Bhumibol's Birthday | Friday, December 05 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Constitution Day | Wednesday, December 10 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Day of Reconciliation | Tuesday, December 16 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 month |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 month |
| Day of Goodwill | Friday, December 26 | 1 month |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 1 month, 1 week |
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 2025/2024:
- King Bhumibol's Birthday (TH) Fri, Dec 05, 2025 (1 week, 6 days)
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Pretoria, South Africa time is 5:00 hours behind Bangkok, Thailand
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