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Photographs from past AdminTalk activities: moments of meeting, learning and sharing experience.

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A group photograph capturing a shared moment at a past gathering.
A group photograph capturing a shared moment at a past gathering.
Participants listen and take notes during a shared learning session.
Participants listen and take notes during a shared learning session.
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Participants gathered for a group photograph at a past event
Participants gathered for a group photograph at a past event
An audience listening and exchanging ideas in a meeting room
An audience listening and exchanging ideas in a meeting room
A conversation and experience-sharing moment at a past event
A conversation and experience-sharing moment at a past event
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Participants listening to a presentation in an informal setting
A sharing session on stage at a past event
A sharing session on stage at a past event

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The AdminTalk story

From a first meeting to a place for shared experience

AdminTalk began in November 2019 with embassy administrators meeting to exchange experience and learn from one another. Explore what people discussed and where they gathered over the years.

These gatherings bring together hosts from different organisations, creating space for colleagues to exchange experience.

Explore the years
  1. 2019

    Begin with shared experience

    A first conversation about diplomatic privileges.

  2. 2020

    Explore everyday work

    Immigration, customs, vehicles and protocol.

  3. 2021

    Keep the conversation going

    Meeting online to exchange information during the pandemic.

Past gatherings

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2019Conversations and gatherings

Talk 1 · Overview of Diplomatic Privileges

An early gathering to exchange experience in embassy administration, diplomatic privileges, coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and protocol.

  • Diplomatic privileges
  • Protocol
Venue and host
Venue / format
German Embassy, Bangkok
Host
Embassy of Germany

2020Conversations and gatherings

Talk 2 · Immigration: From Theory to Practice

Building on the first meeting with a discussion of immigration rules and their use in everyday work.

  • Immigration
Venue and host
Venue / format
Gaysorn Urban Resort, Gaysorn Tower, Bangkok
Host
Embassy of Germany
Talk 3 · Customs: Theory to Practice

A discussion of customs procedures, jointly hosted by the embassies of Germany and Guatemala.

  • Customs
Venue and host
Venue / format
InterContinental Bangkok
Host
Embassies of Germany and Guatemala
Talk 4 · Land Transport / Diplomatic Vehicles

An exchange on diplomatic vehicles and Department of Land Transport procedures.

  • Diplomatic vehicles
Venue and host
Venue / format
The Sukhothai Bangkok
Host
Embassy of Luxembourg
Talk 5, Part 1 · Protocol Arrangements

A session on protocol arrangements, hosted by the Embassy of the Netherlands.

  • Protocol
Venue and host
Host
Embassy of the Netherlands

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Talk 5, Part 2 · Protocol Arrangements

A second session on protocol arrangements, hosted by the Australian Embassy.

  • Protocol
Venue and host
Host
Australian Embassy

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Talk 6 · MFA e-Privilege and Protocol for Drivers

Exploring the Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-Privilege system and protocol arrangements for drivers.

  • Diplomatic privileges
  • Protocol
Venue and host
Venue / format
SEAMEO Secretariat, Mom Luang Pin Malakul Centenary Building, Bangkok
Host
SEAMEO Secretariat
Special Talk · COVID-19 Situation

A special discussion of the COVID-19 situation as it stood at the time.

  • During COVID-19
Venue and host
Venue / format
Embassy of Luxembourg
Host
Embassy of Luxembourg

2021Conversations and gatherings

Consular Talk · Foreigner in Trouble

Extending the conversation to consular work and assistance for foreign nationals facing legal disputes or criminal proceedings.

  • Consular work
Venue and host
Venue / format
Residence of the Ambassador of Spain, Bangkok
Host
Embassy of Spain
Special Talk · COVID-19 and Vaccination Update

Moving the exchange online to discuss COVID-19 and vaccination information relevant to work at that time.

  • During COVID-19
Venue and host
Venue / format
Online · Microsoft Teams
Host
Embassy of Luxembourg

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Talk 1, Season 2 · Arrival Procedures During the Pandemic and Vaccination Situation Update

An online discussion of arrival procedures during the pandemic and the vaccination situation.

  • Immigration
  • During COVID-19
Venue and host
Venue / format
Online · Zoom
Host
SEAMEO Secretariat
Special Talk · Phuket Sandbox and Samui Plus Model

Exploring the Phuket Sandbox and Samui Plus Model in the context of the 2021 entry measures.

  • Immigration
  • During COVID-19
Venue and host
Venue / format
Online · Microsoft Teams
Host
Admin Talk Team
Admin Talk · 2nd Anniversary

Marking two years of the community with discussion of the diplomatic assignment lifecycle, e-Privilege and small-group case studies.

  • Community and shared work
  • Diplomatic privileges
Venue and host
Venue / format
Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok
Host
Embassy of Germany

2022Conversations and gatherings

Season 3 · Immigration Round Table Discussion and Workshop

A Thai-language round-table discussion and workshop on immigration.

  • Immigration
Venue and host
Venue / format
Conference Room 3, UNESCAP, United Nations Building, Bangkok
Host
UNESCAP and GIZ
Season 3 · Customs Procedures for DCIOs, Brush Up Session

A Thai-language refresher on customs procedures for diplomatic, consular and international organisations.

  • Customs
Venue and host
Venue / format
Conference Room A, British Embassy, AIA Sathorn Tower, Bangkok
Host
British Embassy Bangkok

2023Conversations and gatherings

Season 4 · Diplomatic Vehicles: Customs and DLT Procedures

Connecting customs and Department of Land Transport procedures for diplomatic vehicles.

  • Diplomatic vehicles
  • Customs
Venue and host
Venue / format
Salle de Réunion, Office Building, French Embassy, Bangkok
Host
French Embassy Bangkok

2025Conversations and gatherings

Season 6 · Aligning Embassy Perspectives for the Transformation

Comparing embassy perspectives on the assignment lifecycle, diplomatic privileges, visas, customs and vehicles to understand shared challenges.

  • Community and shared work
  • Diplomatic privileges
  • Immigration
  • Customs
  • Diplomatic vehicles
Venue and host
Venue / format
Winter Garten Residence, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Bangkok
Host
Embassy of Germany

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