Mark Gooding
Mark Gooding OBE | |
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| 22nd British Ambassador to Thailand | |
| Assumed office July 2021 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Preceded by | Brian Davidson |
| Personal details | |
Domestic partner | Christopher McCormick |
Mark Gooding is a British diplomat serving as the 22nd British Ambassador to Thailand since 2021.[1][2][3] Gooding previously served as British Ambassador to Cambodia from 2011 to 2013.[1]
Career
[edit]Gooding was appointed British Ambassador to Thailand on 9 September 2020.[4]
Gooding supported the passage of the Marriage Equality Act in Thailand in 2024.[1] Following the Act's legalization of same-sex marriage in Thailand in 2025, both the British and American embassies in Bangkok hosted a "United in Love!" event for Pride Month in June.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Gooding is openly gay, and is in a civil union with Christopher McCormick.[6] Gooding and McCormick were among the first same-sex couples recognized in a civil union following the passage of the Civil Partnership Act in 2004.[6]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Mark Gooding OBE". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
- ↑ Tangsathaporn, Poramet (2025-01-18). "UK envoy unveils anniversary plans". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
- ↑ Gooding, Mark (2025-06-21). "UK signs up to help Mekong basin". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
- ↑ "Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Thailand: Mark Gooding". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
- ↑ Chowvigran, Nuttida (2023-06-26). "UK, US embassies hosting "United in Love!" event to celebrate Pride Month". nationthailand. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
- 1 2 Tangsathaporn, Poramet (2024-04-15). "UK's envoy on mission to promote diversity". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2026-01-28.