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06/04/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/04/2026 12:05

Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Thailand: Nicola Pollitt

Ms Nicola Pollitt has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand in succession to Mr Mark Gooding OBE, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Pollitt will take up her appointment during August 2026.

Full name: Nicola Kathryn Pollitt

Year Role
2023 to present Cabinet Office, Director International Affairs
2019 to 2023 Kathmandu, His Majesty's Ambassador
2019 Pre-posting training (including Nepali language training)
2017 to 2018 FCO, Additional Director, Eastern Europe and Central Asia Directorate
2016 to 2017 FCO, Somalia Conference Coordinator, Africa Directorate
2014 to 2016 Prime Minister's Office, Assistant Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Development
2013 to 2014 FCO, Deputy Head, Crisis Management Department
2011 to 2013 Cabinet Office, Senior Policy Advisor for South Asia
2010 to 2011 Kabul, Head of Political Team
2009 Pre-posting training (including Dari language training)
2006 to 2009 Oslo, Second Secretary Political
2004 to 2005 FCO, Desk Officer EU External Affairs
2003 to 2004 FCO, Head Child Abduction Unit, Consular Directorate
2003 Joined FCO
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