In his first year as Denmark’s Ambassador to Thailand, H.E. Mr. Danny Annan reflects on nearly three decades in diplomacy and a life spent building bridges across cultures.
H.E. Mr. Danny Annan, the Ambassador of Denmark to Thailand, has completed his first year in Bangkok. With nearly 30 years of experience in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, his diplomatic journey reflects a career deeply rooted in international engagement and cross-cultural understanding.
Appointed in 2024, Ambassador Annan’s posting to Thailand follows an extensive series of assignments around the world. From 2020 to 2024, he served as the Ambassador of Denmark to Türkiye and Azerbaijan. Before that, he was Ambassador to Iran from 2015 to 2020. Earlier in his career, he held key leadership roles within the Ministry, including Deputy Director-General of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Department (2012–2015) and Deputy Director-General of the Africa Department (2011–2012).
His overseas assignments began in the late 1990s, taking him to various parts of the world. He was Deputy Head of Mission in Damascus (1999–2003), First Secretary in Beirut (2006–2007), and Deputy Head of Mission in New Delhi (2007–2011). He also served as Political Advisor to the Cease-Fire Monitoring Mission in Sri Lanka and held several senior positions in departments focusing on Russia, the Balkans, the European Union, and international legal affairs.
During his four years in New Delhi, he travelled extensively across India and described the experience of witnessing the country’s economic development and rich cultural diversity as remarkable.
Having spent most of his professional life outside Denmark, Ambassador Annan brings with him a wealth of experience in diplomacy, international cooperation, and intercultural dialogue. His first year in Thailand marks the continuation of a long career dedicated to fostering understanding between nations.
In our exclusive video interview, Ambassador Annan reflects on his diplomatic path, his impressions of living in Thailand, and his perspective on building bridges between Denmark and the countries where he has served.
Watch the full interview with H.E. Mr. Danny Annan, Ambassador of Denmark to Thailand, on our Youtube Channel. Premieres on Saturday, 1 November 2025 at 8 AM local time.