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Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Thailand

Mr Brian Davidson is to succeed Mr Mark Kent as Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand

UK Ambassador to Thailand

Mr Brian Davidson has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand in succession to Mr Mark Kent, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Davidson will take up his appointment during September 2016.

Curriculum Vitae

Full name Brian John Davidson
2011 – 2015 Shanghai, Consul General
2006 – 2010 Guangzhou, Consul General
2005 – 2006 International Financial Services London, Deputy Chief Executive
2001 – 2004 Vilnius, Deputy Head of Mission
2001 Language training (Lithuanian)
2001 FCO, Hajj Pilgrimage committee reviewer, Consular Directorate
1996 – 2000 Canberra, First Secretary
1994 – 1996 FCO, Head of China Section
1992 – 1994 Cabinet Office, Desk Officer, Assessments Staff
1988 – 1992 Beijing, Second Secretary
1986 – 1988 Language training (Mandarin Chinese)
1985 – 1986 FCO, Desk Officer Czechoslovakia/Bulgaria, East European Department
1985 Joined FCO

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Published 7 September 2015