“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.