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Thailand Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Thailand Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
248 Pretorius/Hill Street Arcadia, Pretoria 0083P.O. Box 12080 Hatfield, Pretoria 0028
Phone: +27 12 342 5470
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Thailand may close on the following South African and Thai holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 5 days, 21 hours |
| King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday | Tuesday, July 28 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 4 weeks |
| The Queen's Birthday | Wednesday, August 12 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 1 week |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Anniversary of the Death of King Bhumibol | Tuesday, October 13 | 3 months |
| Chulalongkorn Day | Friday, October 23 | 3 months, 1 week |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many Thai Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Thailand currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Pretoria.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Thailand?
Citizens of South Africa (holders of regular passports) can travel to Thailand for 60 days without having to apply or obtain a Thai visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Thai embassies in South Africa?
The Thai representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Thai holidays in 2026/2024:
- Nelson Mandela Day (ZA) Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (6 days, 2 hours)
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Time in Thailand vs South Africa
Bangkok, Thailand time is 5:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
21:57PMSaturday, July 11, 2026
Bangkok, Thailand
02:57AMSunday, July 12, 2026