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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 (Open in 3 hours 7 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 day, 14 hours |
| Chinese Lunar New Year's Day | Tuesday, February 17 | 4 days, 14 hours |
| Second day of Chinese Lunar New Year | Wednesday, February 18 | 5 days, 14 hours |
| Third day of Chinese Lunar New Year | Thursday, February 19 | 6 days, 14 hours |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 month, 3 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:
- Valentine's Day (TH) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (1 day, 19 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
04:53AMThursday, February 12, 2026
Bangkok, Thailand
09:53AMThursday, February 12, 2026