Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium in Thailand

On the happy occasion of Her Majesty Queen Suthida's 48th birthday, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium in Bangkok conveys its heartfelt felicitations and best wishes to Her Majesty.

สถานเอกอัครราชทูตเบลเยียมประจำประเทศไทยขอน้อมเกล้าน้อมกระหม่อมถวายพระพรชัยมงคล สมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสุทิดา พัชรสุธาพิมลลักษณ พระบรมราชินี เนื่องในโอกาสมหามงคลวันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษา ครบ ๔ รอบ (๔๘ พรรษา)

On June 3, people across the world will mark World Bicycle Day, a celebration of cycling as a practical, sustainable, and increasingly popular way to get around, not just for short trips, but for long-distance travel too.

Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018, World Bicycle Day celebrates the bicycle’s role in promoting sustainable transportation, enhancing health and well-being, and supporting a greener, more inclusive future.

To celebrate World Bicycle Day, let’s take a look back at our cycling event held last November as part of “A Safe Journey with Her,” the UN-led 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, under the 2025 global theme “End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls.”

Today, try to ride a bike instead of driving a car when you're getting around!

Supporting Belgian innovation in Thailand 🇧🇪🇹🇭

Following recent exchanges with the company, Ambassador Michel Parys, accompanied by First Secretary Laurent De Greef, visited Umicore Precious Metals Thailand and met with Managing Director Gael Boussiere and his team to discuss the company's operations, ongoing activities and future perspectives in Thailand.

A global leader in materials technology and circular economy solutions, Umicore plays a key role in recovering and refining precious metals from industrial materials, helping to reduce waste and support more sustainable value chains worldwide.

The visit reflects the Embassy's commitment to maintaining a close dialogue with Belgian companies operating in Thailand and to better understanding the opportunities and challenges they encounter. Belgium remains a strong supporter of sustainable industrial development and long-term economic cooperation with Thailand.

The Belgian Embassy proudly participated in the Bangkok Pride Parade yesterday.

Belgium supports the right of LGBTQIA+ people and remain committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and mutual respect.🏳️‍🌈🌈

Join us at our next Pride Month event for a screening of the film “Young Hearts” at the EU Film Festival in Bangkok on June 20 at the House of Samyan. The screening starts at 12:00 PM, doors open at 11:00 AM. Admission is free, and seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

# LGBTQIA+

In observance of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana's Birthday, the embassy will be closed on Wednesday, June 3.

For nearly 80 years, United Nations peacekeepers have delivered tangible change to communities around the world. United Nations Peacekeeping helps countries navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace.

Observed under the theme “The Future of Peacekeeping” this year’s International Day looks at the invaluable contributions military, police and civilian peacekeepers have made over the last nearly eight decades. It encapsulates the spirit of progress and collective action towards creating a more equal, just and sustainable world.

The International Day pays tribute to their unwavering service and sacrifice, as well as the resilience of the communities they support. It also solemnly honors the more than 4,400 peacekeepers who have lost their lives in the cause of peace.

This morning, First Secretary Laurent De Greef had the opportunity to visit the Advanced Cyber Security Center (ACSC) and the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) on the sidelines of the 2026 OSCE Asian Conference, held this year in Bangkok under the theme “Countering Transnational Threats in the Digital Era Through Enhanced Co-operation in Asia and the OSCE Region” and co-hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland.

The visit provided valuable insights into Thailand’s efforts to combat cybercrime, online fraud and transnational criminal networks. As the Royal Thai Police’s main investigative body, the CIB plays a central role in tackling organized crime, human trafficking, digital scams and illegal call center operations - notably through the ACSC’s advanced cyber monitoring and analysis capabilities.

The exchanges also highlighted the growing importance of international cooperation, technological innovation and information-sharing in responding to increasingly sophisticated digital threats.

Many thanks to the ACSC and CIB teams for their warm welcome and insightful presentations.
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The Embassy of Belgium in Bangkok was honoured to witness the Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony on Partnership Collaboration to Advance Pilot Provinces for Gender Equality, under the Pride City Network.

This important initiative brings together provincial leaders, civil society, and partners across Thailand to advance gender equality, diversity, inclusion, and equal rights, while supporting Thailand’s preparations for its bid to host WorldPride 2030.

Belgium remains strongly committed to promoting equal rights and inclusive societies, where everyone can live freely, safely, and with dignity.

We warmly congratulate Bangkok Pride, the participating provinces, and all partners involved in this meaningful step forward.

Join us at the Pride Parade in Bangkok on May 31 at 3pm from Klong Chong Nonsi to Thephasadin Stadium!