Mark Gooding

Mark Gooding
OBE
22nd British Ambassador to Thailand
Incumbent
Assumed office
July 2021
MonarchsElizabeth II
Charles III
Preceded byBrian Davidson
Personal details
Domestic partner
Christopher McCormick

Mark Gooding is a British diplomat who served as the 22nd British Ambassador to Thailand from 2021 to 2026. Gooding previously served as British Ambassador to Cambodia from 2011 to 2013.

Career

Gooding was appointed British Ambassador to Thailand on 9 September 2020.

Gooding supported the passage of the Marriage Equality Act in Thailand in 2024. 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.

Personal life

Gooding is openly gay, and is in a civil union with Christopher McCormick. 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.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Mark Gooding OBE". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
  2. ↑ Tangsathaporn, Poramet (2025-01-18). "UK envoy unveils anniversary plans". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
  3. ↑ Gooding, Mark (2025-06-21). "UK signs up to help Mekong basin". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
  4. ↑ "Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Thailand: Nicola Pollitt". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2026-09-25.
  5. ↑ "Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Thailand: Mark Gooding". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
  6. ↑ Chowvigran, Nuttida (2023-06-26). "UK, US embassies hosting "United in Love!" event to celebrate Pride Month". nationthailand. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
  7. 1 2 Tangsathaporn, Poramet (2024-04-15). "UK's envoy on mission to promote diversity". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2026-01-28.