The Dutch Association in Thailand has submitted a formal petition to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in The Hague, urging the suspension of plans to sell the Netherlands embassy compound at 206 Wireless Road in Bangkok.

The property, which houses a heritage villa recognised by the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage, has longstanding historical and cultural ties to the Thai Royal Family.

On 30 July, association representatives presented the petition to Ambassador Remco van Wijngaarden in Bangkok, in the presence of Dutch nationals, Thai citizens, and members of the expatriate community.

The petition, signed by more than one thousand individuals, cites concerns over both the strategic and cultural value of the site.

Located in one of Bangkok’s most valuable real estate districts, where land values reportedly rise between five and eight percent annually, the embassy compound is considered a significant asset.

Opponents of the sale have argued that disposing of the property could have long-term consequences for the Netherlands’ presence in Thailand.

They have called for a transparent economic assessment and suggested exploring alternative financing options, including using the land as collateral.

The association has pointed to the example of another European diplomatic mission in Bangkok that sold its historic compound in the same area, a move later subject to public criticism.

The Wireless Road compound has served as both a diplomatic post and a symbol of bilateral relations between the Netherlands and Thailand.