As Thailand’s diplomatic representation in Switzerland, the Embassy of Thailand in Bern handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Kirchstrasse 56, 3097 Liebefeld, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 31 970 30 30 |
| Fax | +41 31 970 30 35 |
| thaiembassy.BEN@mfa.go.th | |
| Website | www.thaiembassy.ch |
| Social Media | Facebook · X |
| Head of Mission | Pannabha Chandraramya, Ambassador |
| Consular district | Bern, Lucerne, Uri, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Fribourg, Solothurn, Graubünden, Ticino, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel, Geneva and Jura |
Consular Section
| Telephone | +41 31 970 34 14 +41 31 970 34 27 28 (visas et |
| admin.BEN@mfa.go.th |
Opening Hours – Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may differ on public holidays. Please confirm before your visit.
Location of the Embassy
About the Thai Embassy in Bern
Pannabha Chandraramya has served as Thai ambassador to Switzerland since March 2025. 9 diplomats and attachés are registered with the FDFA for this embassy. The consular section covers Bern, Lucerne, Uri, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Fribourg, Solothurn, Graubünden, Ticino, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel, Geneva and Jura.
Which Thai office is responsible for me?
The consular section of the embassy is responsible for Thai citizens in Bern, Lucerne, Uri, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Fribourg, Solothurn, Graubünden, Ticino, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel, Geneva and Jura. Two honorary consulates (Basel and Zurich) can help with information and some formalities.
Documents checklist
What Thai citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Thai government information:
Thai e-passport (application abroad)
- Book an appointment and apply in person – biometric data are taken, so postal applications are not possible
- Your valid Thai national ID card (adults without one must first obtain it in Thailand)
- Your current passport – or a police report if it was lost
- The application form (and a photo where requested)
- Minors under 20: Thai birth certificate, both parents present or their documented consent
- Allow about 4–6 weeks
Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand – e-passport application for Thai nationals living abroad, Royal Thai Embassy Brussels – Thai passport (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Entry rules for Swiss citizens travelling to Thailand
According to the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), information on entry requirements for Swiss citizens – accepted documents and visas – is provided by the embassy of Thailand. The FDFA currently advises against travel to certain regions of Thailand. See the FDFA travel advice.
Other consulates and embassies in Bern
93 other countries are represented in Bern, among them: Albania (embassy), Algeria (embassy), Angola (embassy), Argentina (embassy), Armenia (embassy), Australia (embassy), Austria (embassy), Azerbaijan (embassy), Belarus (embassy), Belgium (embassy), Bosnia and Herzegovina (embassy), Tunisia (embassy), Türkiye (embassy), Ukraine (embassy), United Arab Emirates (embassy), United Kingdom (embassy), United States (embassy), Uruguay (embassy), Venezuela (embassy), Vietnam (embassy). The full list of all 94 missions is on the overview page for Switzerland.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Thai national holiday (5 December).
Emergency assistance
Typical cases are a stolen passport before a trip home, a hospital stay or an arrest; legal fees and travel costs remain the citizen’s responsibility. Swiss citizens who need help in Thailand contact the Swiss Embassy in Bangkok (+66 2 674 6900), or the FDFA Helpline in Bern (+41 58 465 33 33, 24/7).
Diplomatic missions between Thailand and Switzerland
Thailand in Switzerland
Measured in a straight line from Bern, the nearest other Thai office is the Honorary Consulate General in Basel (about 69 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Bern.
- Bern – Embassy of Thailand (this page)
- Basel (69 km) – Honorary Consulate General (Basel-Stadt and Basel-Landschaft)
- Zurich (110 km) – Honorary Consulate General
Switzerland in Thailand
- Bangkok – Swiss Embassy
- Chiang Mai – Swiss Honorary Consulate
- Koh Samui – Swiss Honorary Consulate
- Pattaya – Swiss Honorary Consulate
- Phuket – Swiss Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Thailand in Bern
Does the FDFA warn against travel to Thailand?
The FDFA currently advises against travel to certain regions of Thailand; read its full travel advice before planning a trip.
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Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland, FDFA travel advice for Thailand, www.thaiembassy.ch. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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