List of ambassadors of Spain to Thailand
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The ambassador of Spain to Thailand is the official representative of the Kingdom of Spain to the Kingdom of Thailand. It is also accredited to the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Lao People's Democratic Republic and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
| Ambassador of Spain to Thailand | |
|---|---|
 | |
Incumbent since 30 June 2026Manuel Nuche Bascón | |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretariat of State for Foreign Affairs | |
| Style | The Most Excellent |
| Residence | Bangkok |
| Nominator | The Foreign Minister |
| Appointer | The Monarch |
| Term length | At the government's pleasure |
| Inaugural holder | Santiago Tabanera Ruiz |
| Formation | 1961 |
| Website | Mission of Spain to Thailand |
Spain had some contact with the Kingdom of Siam between the 16th and 18th centuries, during the times of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. In 1870, both Kingdoms formalized their relations with the signing of a Treaty of Friendship, Trade and Navigation. Spain established a Consulate in Bangkok, but it was largely inactive, and consular services to Spaniards were often provided by diplomats from other European powers.[1] Diplomatic relations were managed by the Embassy of Spain to China until 1949, when a chargé d'affaires—later envoy—was appointed, based in Bangkok. In 1961, the Spanish legation in the Thai capital was elevated to the rank of embassy.[2]
Jurisdiction
Thailand: Resident in Bangkok, the ambassador manages Spain's diplomatic relations with the Thai Kingdom. The Embassy's consular section gives services to the entire country. It has also honorary consulates in Chiang Mai and Phuket.[3]
The ambassador to Thailand is also accredited to:
Cambodia: Spain and Cambodia established diplomatic relations in 1964. Consular services are provided by the French Embassy in Phnom Penh, although Spain has an honorary consul in the city.[3]
Laos: Spain and Cambodia established diplomatic relations in 1967. Consular services are provided by the German Embassy in Vientiane, although Spain has an honorary consul in the city.[3]
Myanmar: First contacts between Burma and Spain took place in the late 1870s,[4] during the Konbaung dynasty, however, annexation by the British Crown prevented them from going further. Finally, diplomatic relations were established in 1967, during the dictatorship of Francisco Franco.[5] Consular services are provided by the French Embassy in Yangon.[3] Spain also counts with a "Diplomatic Antenna" in the country's capital.[6]
In the past, this ambassador has also served as ambassador to Malaysia (1967–1986), Singapore (1968–1990) and Vietnam (South Vietnam 1964–1972 and Vietnam 1990–1992).
List of ambassadors (1598–1962)
| Name | Term | Rank | Appointed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Tello de Aguirre[7] | 1598 | Envoy | The Governor-General of the Philippines, in the name of the King of Spain. |
| Jaun Ruiz de Ycoaga[7] | |||
| Juan de Mendoza Gamboa[7] | |||
| Fray Francisco de Anunciación[8] | 1618 | ||
| Pedro de Morejón[8] | 1626 | Ambassador | |
| Antonio Cardim[8] | |||
| Francisco Enríquez de Lojada[8] | 1656 | ||
| Juan Ventura Serra[8] | 1673 | Envoy | |
| Gregorio Alejandro de Bustamante y Bustillo[8] | 1718 | Ambassador | |
| Adolfo Patxot[a][8] | 1870–1871 | Envoy | The Duke of the Tower, Regent of Spain |
| Juan Manuel Pereira[a][8] | 1871–1873 | Amadeo I | |
The ambassador to China from 1872 to 1949[8] | |||
| Fernando Vázquez Méndez[8] | 1949–1951 | Chargé d'affaires | Francisco Franco |
| 1951–1961 | Minister | ||
List of ambassadors (since 1962)
| Ambassador | Term | Nominated by | Appointed by | Accredited to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santiago Ruiz Tabanera[b] | 15 June 1962[9] – 10 April 1967 (4 years, 299 days) |
Fernando María Castiella | Francisco Franco | Rama IX |
| 2 | Emilio Beladíez Navarro[c] | 19 June 1967[10] – 27 October 1969 (2 years, 130 days) | |||
| 3 | Carlos Fernández de Henestrosa y Le Motheux[d] Marquess of Villadarias |
27 October 1969[11] – 22 July 1972 (2 years, 269 days) | |||
| 4 | Mariano Sanz Briz[d] | 22 July 1972[12] – 17 July 1975 (2 years, 360 days) |
Alfredo Sánchez Bella | ||
| 5 | Antonio Cirera y Prim[e] | 9 September 1975[13] – 21 October 1977 (2 years, 42 days) |
Pedro Cortina Mauri | ||
| 6 | Nicolás Revenga Domínguez[f] | 26 June 1978[14] – 23 January 1986 (7 years, 211 days) |
The Marquess of Oreja | Juan Carlos I | |
| 7 | Carlos Reparaz Madinaveitia[g] | 22 March 1986[15] – 11 September 1990 (4 years, 173 days) |
Francisco Fernández Ordóñez | ||
| 8 | Tomás Chávarri Rivero[h] | 11 September 1990[16] – 4 October 1994 (4 years, 23 days) | |||
| 9 | Carlos Spottorno Díaz-Caro[h] | 8 October 1994[17] – 2 September 1996 (1 year, 330 days) |
Javier Solana | ||
| 10 | César González Palacios[i] | 2 September 1996[18] – 23 June 2001 (4 years, 294 days) |
Abel Matutes | ||
| 11 | José Eugenio Salarich[i] | 14 July 2001[19] – 8 May 2004 (2 years, 299 days) |
Josep Piqué | ||
| 12 | Juan Manuel López Nadal[i] | 18 September 2004[20] – 7 February 2009 (4 years, 142 days) |
Miguel Ángel Moratinos | ||
| 13 | Ignacio Sagaz Temprano[j] | 7 February 2009[21] – 1 December 2012 (3 years, 298 days) | |||
| 14 | María del Carmen Moreno Raymundo[i] | 1 December 2012[22] – 17 June 2017 (4 years, 198 days) |
José Manuel García-Margallo | ||
| 15 | Emilio de Miguel Calabia[i] | 17 June 2017[23] – 8 December 2021 (4 years, 174 days) |
Alfonso Dastis | Felipe VI | Rama X |
| 16 | Felipe de la Morena[i] | 8 December 2021[24] – 30 June 2026 (4 years, 204 days) |
José Manuel Albares | ||
| 17 | Manuel Nuche Bascón[i] | 30 June 2026[25] – present (34 days) | |||
See also
Notes
- Accredited to Cambodia and South Vietnam.
- Accredited to Malaysia, Singapore and South Vietnam.