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As part of the celebration of the ‘European Year of Cultural Heritage’, five embassies in Thailand will be opening up their premises to the public free of charge. This is a unique opportunity for the public to enjoy a guided visit of European Union Member States’ Ambassadorial Residences, discover European cultural heritage sites up close and learn about their history. The ‘European Heritage Open House Days’ will take place on the weekend of 15 – 16 September. The five embassies taking part are Belgium, France, Portugal, The Netherlands and the UK.

European Heritage Open Days take place in September every year in Europe. During this time, doors are opened to numerous monuments and sites, allowing Europe’s citizens to enjoy free visits and learn about their shared cultural heritage and encouraging them to become actively involved in the safeguard and enhancement of this heritage for present and future generations. Heritage Open Days are also held in other countries around the world. In Thailand, the French Embassy has opened the doors to the Ambassador’s Residence every year on the third weekend of September. For the first time this year, four other European embassies in Bangkok will also join them.

Residence of the French Ambassador

Event date: Sunday 16 September

Opening hours: 10:00 – 16:00 hrs.

Registration: No pre-registration required. Please bring your ID, Passport or Driving License for security check at the entrance.

Address: Charoenkrung 36 (Rue de Brest), Bangrak, Bangkok 10500

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Residence of the Belgian Ambassador

Event date: Saturday 15 September

Opening hours: 09:00 – 16:00 hrs.

Registration: No pre-registration required. Please bring your ID, passport or driving license.

Remark: No big bags allowed.

Address: 44 Soi Pipat, off Silom Road (Soi 3) Silom, Bangkok 10500

Residence of the Portuguese Ambassador

Event date: Saturday 15 September

Visiting slots:

10:00 – 11:00 hrs.

11:00 – 12:00 hrs.

12:00 – 13:00 hrs.

13:00 – 14:00 hrs.

14:00 – 15:00 hrs.

15:00 – 16:00 hrs.

Registration: Please register online at www.goo.gl/P6QHJ6 and print the registration form to be presented at the Residence of the Portuguese Ambassador

Address: 26 Bush Lane (Charoenkrung soi 30) Bangrak, Bangkok 10500

Baan Hollanda (in Ayutthaya)

Event date: Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September

Opening hours: 09:00 – 16:00 hrs.

Registration: Send your name by email with the subject name ‘Baan Hollanda’ to ban-pcz@minbuza.nl

Address: Baan Hollanda, Ksan Rua Alley, Tambon Ho Rattanachai, Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Chang Wat Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000

Website: http://baanhollanda.org/th/

Residence of the British Ambassador

Event date: Saturday 15 September

Opening hours: 09:00 – 11:30 hrs. for English-speaking visitors

13:00 – 15:30 hrs. for Thai-speaking visitors

Registration: Follow ukinthailand Facebook page for information on how to register

Address: British Embassy, 14 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330

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