Portugal–Thailand relations
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 Portugal |
 Thailand |
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| Diplomatic mission | |
| Embassy of Portugal, Bangkok | Royal Thai Embassy, Lisbon |
| Envoy | |
| Ambassador Francisco Vaz Patto | Ambassador Krongkanit Rakcharoen |
Relations between
Portuguese Embassy in Bangkok, established in 1820, is the oldest diplomatic mission in the country. In contrast to other European powers, against whose colonial aspirations Siam struggled during the 19th century, Siam's relationship with Portugal was largely friendly. Both countries elevated their missions to embassy status in 1964, and Thailand established a resident embassy in Lisbon in 1981. Today, the two countries share a small amount of trade, tourism and cultural activities.[1][2][3][4]
History
Portugal was the first European nation to make contact with Siam, in 1511 during the Ayutthaya period. Many Portuguese settlers became mercenaries of the
Chairacha 120 Portuguese soldiers marched with the King on campaign against his enemies and were rewarded commercial privileges and living quarters in Ayutthaya.[6]
Portuguese diaspora in Thailand
Portuguese settlers formed a large community in Ayutthaya, where an extensive Portuguese quarter was established south of the city. Following the
Samsen area, Santa Cruz Church in Kudi Chin, and Holy Rosary Church in Talat Noi. Their descendants have gradually assimilated into Thai society, though the community, especially at Kudi Chin, still retains a distinctive identity.[7]
See also
References
- ^ National Discovery Museum Institute, Museum Siam Department (2012). Five centuries of Thailand-Portugal relations: god, greed, and gold: the ultimate quest (in Thai and English). National Discovery Museum Institute. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
- ^ de Mendonha e Cunha, Helder (July 1971). "The 1820 Land Concession to the Portuguese" (PDF). Journal of the Siam Society. 59 (2). Retrieved 13 February 2018.
- ISBN 978-974-7709-88-9. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
- ^ Pichitmarn, Parisa (10 October 2017). "From Porto with love". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
- ^ "History of Ayutthaya - Foreign Settlements - Portuguese Settlement".
- ^ "History of Ayutthaya - Foreign Settlements - Portuguese Settlement".
- ISSN 2286-7252.
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