Dr. Virachai Plasai, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Kingdom of the Netherlands has served in this capacity since May 2009. Previously, he has held many other positions in service of the Thai Diplomatic Service since January 1987. These include Minister Counsellor for Legal Affairs from the Kingdom of Thailand to the World Trade Organization in Geneva from 1998 to 2002 in which capacity he acted as litigator and arbitrator in many WTO dispute cases.

In private sector experience he has served as Member of the Board of Directors for the Export-Import Bank of Thailand from 2006 to 2007, and for the Malaysia Thailand Joint Authority from 2007 to 2009.

Ambassador Dr. Plasai has obtained degrees including Masters and Doctorate from the University of Paris. Additionally, he received a certification from the United Nations International Law Seminar and from the Director Certification Program of the Thai Institute of Directors. 

Ambassador Dr. Plasai is married with Elizabeth and speaks French, English, and Thai.