The tasks of the embassy
As the official representation of Switzerland, the Embassy in Bangkok covers all matters regarding diplomatic relations between the Swiss government and governments of Thailand, Cambodia and Lao PDR. It is responsible for the official relations between Switzerland and the governments of these three countries. In this respect, it is keeping a close contact with respective ministries to strengthen bilateral relations. It represents Swiss interests in the areas of political, economic and financial affairs, legal arrangements, science, education and culture.
The Embassy in Bangkok also acts as a Regional Consular Center and is responsible for consular services for Swiss citizens in Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand. The Regional Consular Center also delivers Schengen and Swiss national visas. For more information about the Regional Consular Center, please visit this page.
Political affairs
The Embassy follows the developments of Thailand's, Cambodia's and Lao PDR's domestic and foreign policies.
Economic affairs
The Embassy of Switzerland monitors developments and changes in the policies and regulations governing Thailand's, Cambodia's and Lao PDR's economic and financial markets.
Culture and Swiss Cultural Fund
Switzerland’s thriving arts scene reflects its multilingual and multicultural identity in the heart of Europe.
SDC Regional Thematic Hub
The Regional Thematic Hub of the Swiss Agency for Development of Cooperation (SDC) is based at the Embassy of Switzerland in Thailand.