Sri Lankan School Chess Players Shine at the 18th Asian School Chess Championships in Bangkok
Sri Lankan students showcased their exceptional chess skills at the 18th Asian School Chess Championships, held from 1st to 11th December 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. The event, co-organized by the Thailand Chess Association under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF) and the International Chess Federation (FIDE), saw participation from 32 countries across Asia.
Sri Lankan Automobile Component Manufacturers Explore Opportunities in Thailand
A 12-member delegation of Sri Lankan automobile component manufacturers successfully concluded a week-long exposure visit to Bangkok from 30th November to 6th December 2024. The visit was jointly organized by the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board and the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce. Its primary objective was to enhance the delegation’s understanding of Thailand’s advanced automotive sector and to foster meaningful business collaborations between the two countries.
Link to site: https://www.srilanka.travel/buddhist…/attractions-thai.php
Sri Lanka Buddhist Trail Micro Site in Thai Language was launched in Bangkok recently, as part of the celebrations to mark the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand. H.E Mrs. Samantha K. Jayasuriya was joined by Mr. Viboon Kamotho, the Vice President of Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) and Mr. Preecha Champi, Committee Member of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), in launching of the Thai language micro Site. The Site approved by SLTPB will strengthen the efforts of ‘Sri Lanka Tourism’, in promoting Buddhist Trails in Sri Lanka, among the Thai public, where, 98% of the population are Buddhists.
The Site provides pictures, and descriptions in Thai Language, about the important places of worship and interest, to Buddhist travelers. Hon. Minister of Culture of Thailand H.E ittipol Khunplume and a number of special guests participated at the event.
