Press Releases
The Lord Buddha’s relics from Malwatta Temple to be enshrined at Phra Maha Chedi Phra Upali Maha Mongkol
Sri Lanka and Thailand to Strengthen Labour Cooperation with Signing of Landmark Agreements
Sri Lanka and Thailand further strengthened bilateral cooperation in the field of labour with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Labour Cooperation and a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on the Employment of Sri Lankan Workers in Thailand today, 14 September 2026, in Bangkok.
“Gem Sri Lanka 2027” Launch Strengthens Sri Lanka – Thailand Gem and Jewellery Cooperation
The Gem Sri Lanka 2027 was unveiled in Bangkok on 06 September 2026, bringing together key stakeholders to promote Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry ahead of its fourth edition in January 2027. The launch was organised by the Ceylon Gem & Jewellery Traders Association (CGJTA).
On Friday 8 October 2021, at 1300 hrs, Somdet Phra Maha Rajamongkonmuni, Councilor of Sangha Supreme Council and Chief Superintendent of the Central Sector attended as the President of the enshrinement ceremony of the Buddha’s relics, Luang Pho Wat Rai Khing statue, Phra Sri Sakaya Tossapalayana statue, Sukhothai Buddha image in pacifying the ocean posture onto the directional arches of Phra Upali Maha Mongkol Stupa and the ceremony of casting the statue of Luang Pho Wat Rai Khing (lap size of 32 inches) on the occasion of 99th anniversary of Phra Upali Kunupamachan, (Panya Inthapanyamahathera), former Abbot of Wat Rai Khing the Royal Temple, and former advisor of the Ecclesiastical Regional Governor of Region 18, presented at multipurpose hall in front of Phra Upali Mahamongkon Stupa, Wat Rai Khing the Royal Temple, Nakhon Pathom Province.
In addition, Mr. Surasak Charoensirichot, Governor of Nakhon Pathom Province, and H.E. Mrs. Colonne Appuhamillage Chaminda Inoka Colonne, Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to Thailand jointly installed the Buddha’s relics from Malwatta Temple, Kandy city of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka onto the 2nd floor of Phra Maha Chedi Phra Upali Mahamongkon.
On this occasion, Mr. Siborwan Kaewngam, Deputy Director and Acting Director of the National Office of Buddhism together with executive committee and officials of the National Office of Buddhism participated in the ceremony as well.
Public Relations Division, National Office of Buddhism/News (Mr. Vanich Boonmee)
Sri Lanka and Thailand to Strengthen Labour Cooperation with Signing of Landmark Agreements
Sri Lanka and Thailand further strengthened bilateral cooperation in the field of labour with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Labour Cooperation and a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on the Employment of Sri Lankan Workers in Thailand today, 14 September 2026, in Bangkok.
“Gem Sri Lanka 2027” Launch Strengthens Sri Lanka – Thailand Gem and Jewellery Cooperation
The Gem Sri Lanka 2027 was unveiled in Bangkok on 06 September 2026, bringing together key stakeholders to promote Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry ahead of its fourth edition in January 2027. The launch was organised by the Ceylon Gem & Jewellery Traders Association (CGJTA).
