“We are pleased to announce that Jean-Pierre Dousse, a resident of Phuket for many years, has just received approval from the Thai authorities,” the French embassy said in a statement.
“Jean-Pierre Dousse therefore becomes Honorary Consul of Phuket, whose area of jurisdiction also covers Krabi, Phang Nga, and Ranong,” the embassy confirmed.
The Phuket Consular Agency will reopen to the public on Monday, July 21, 2025, according to the following schedule:
- Monday: 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tuesday to Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The address remains unchanged: 88/6 Moo 5, Chao Fa West Rd, Chalong, Phuket 83130
Mr Dousse takes up the post of French consul in Phuket in place of long-term Phuket expat Alain Faudot, who in turn replaced fellow long-time Phuket expat Claude de Crissey, who had previously held the post since 2012.
Mr de Crissey arrived in Phuket in 1997 and is well known for his businesses All 4 Diving and the Royal Phawadee Village resort in Patong.