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Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Thailand: Mark Gooding
Mr Mark Gooding OBE has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand.
Mr Mark Gooding OBE has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand in succession to Mr Brian Davidson. Mr Gooding will take up his appointment during summer 2021.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Mark Gooding
| Dates | Role |
|---|---|
| 2018 to 2019 | FCO, Director, European Union (Future Partnership), Europe Directorate |
| 2017 to 2018 | FCO, Deputy Director (Europe North), Europe Directorate |
| 2014 to 2017 | Beijing, Minister Counsellor: Political |
| 2011 to 2013 | Phnom Penh, Her Majesty’s Ambassador |
| 2008 to 2011 | Colombo, Deputy High Commissioner and non-resident Deputy High Commissioner to Maldives |
| 2006 to 2008 | FCO, Private Secretary to the Secretary of State |
| 2004 to 2006 | FCO, Team Leader, EU Budget Team, Europe Directorate |
| 2002 to 2004 | Shanghai, Consul: Political, Economic and Press/Public Affairs |
| 2000 to 2002 | Full-time Language Training (Mandarin) |
| 1999 to 2000 | FCO, Desk Officer (Trade and Development), European Union Department (External) |