{
  "id": 11665494,
  "title": "Historic Dutch ambassador’s residence demolished",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/historic-dutch-ambassadors-residence-demolished",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T10:45:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/featured/2026/10/03/historic-dutch-ambassadors-residence-demolished/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A historic Dutch ambassador's residence in Bangkok has been demolished, following the sale of the Netherlands Embassy's former site on Wireless Road. The colonial-style building had stood on the embassy's former compound at 15 Soi Ton Son for over a century, boasting distinctive architecture and a tower that earned it a building conservation award in 1987. Known for its historic significance, the residence had previously served as the home of Dr. Alphonse Poix, a French royal physician, and later Prince Boworadet, a grandson of King Mongkut. After the Netherlands Embassy moved to Central Park Offices in 2026, the site, considered a rare development plot in central Bangkok, was put up for sale as a freehold property. The once-vacant house has been demolished, drawing attention due to its historic importance.",
  "summary": "A historic colonial-style residence that once served as the Dutch ambassador’s residence in Bangkok has been demolished, following the sale of the Netherlands Embassy’s former site on Wireless Road. The residence was located on the embassy’s former compound at 15 Soi Ton Son, on a nearly 20-rai (3.2-hectare) plot connecting Wireless Road and Ploenchit Road. […] The post Historic Dutch…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}