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4 Measures to Continue Under the Emergency Decree
Sri Lanka and Thailand Strengthen Educational Ties During Ministerial Visit
As part of his official visit to Thailand, Hon. Dr. Upali Pannilage, Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment of Sri Lanka, led a delegation to meet with Associate Professor Khunying Sumonta Promboon, President and the academic staff of the Chitralada Technology Institute, on 22 April 2026.
82nd Session of ESCAP Concludes with Strong Regional Commitments: Sri Lanka Highlights Active Engagement
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, Thailand, Sri Lanka actively participated in the 82nd Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, held from 20 to 24 April 2026, reaffirming its commitment to advancing inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development across the Asia-Pacific region.
The Thai Cabinet has approved the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration’s (CCSA) proposal to extend the Emergency Decree for one more month, starting from 1 May 2020. There are four measures that will continue to be implemented under the decree in order to effectively prevent and control the spread of the virus.
1. Prohibiting persons from leaving home during the six-hour curfew from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. and strict travel restrictions.
2. Prohibiting mass gatherings, including a temporary prohibition on conducting mass gathering activities, a temporary prohibition on entering areas or places with a lot of people, and a temporary prohibition on engaging in activities that are at risk of spreading the virus.
3. Maintaining restrictions on inter-provincial travel. People must refrain from or delay traveling across provincial areas if there is no necessity.
4. Maintaining controls on travel into Thailand by land, by sea, and by air, including a ban on all incoming flights until 31 May 2020.