Press Releases
Sri Lanka Illuminate Bangkok with the Spirit of Vesak at Historic Wat Pho
In a solemn and spiritually uplifting celebration of the International Day of Vesak 2026, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka together with the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Nepal in Bangkok jointly hosted a special commemorative event on 28 May 2026 at the iconic Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan (Wat Pho), one of Thailand’s most sacred and historically significant Buddhist temples.
Embassy of Sri Lanka Facilitates Sri Lanka’s Participation in THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2026 and Technical Exposure Programme in Thailand
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok facilitated the visit of a 16-member Sri Lankan delegation, coordinated by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board, comprising representatives of export-oriented food and beverage companies. The delegation visited Thailand from 24–31 May 2026 to participate in THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2026, Asia’s leading food and beverage trade exhibition, and a parallel Technical Exposure and Capacity Building Programme organized by the Embassy.
Ambassador-designate Wijayanthi Edirisinghe engaged in a discussion recently, with representatives from Azend Technologies Pvt Ltd., a Sri Lankan IT and software consulting firm, to explore opportunities for expanding their global footprint into Thailand. The discussions centered on leveraging Thailand’s robust agricultural sector, recognizing the potential for growth in the Agritech domain and funding opportunities and seeking potential for Sri Lanka’s IT sector development.
Azend Technologies, by entering the Thai market, aims to tap into Thailand’s strong agricultural base by bringing innovative IT solutions to enhance productivity and efficiency in the sector. This collaboration aligns with the broader goal of promoting the Sri Lankan IT sector in international markets, contributing to economic growth and technological advancement.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
20th August 2024
Sri Lanka Illuminate Bangkok with the Spirit of Vesak at Historic Wat Pho
In a solemn and spiritually uplifting celebration of the International Day of Vesak 2026, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka together with the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Nepal in Bangkok jointly hosted a special commemorative event on 28 May 2026 at the iconic Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan (Wat Pho), one of Thailand’s most sacred and historically significant Buddhist temples.
Embassy of Sri Lanka Facilitates Sri Lanka’s Participation in THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2026 and Technical Exposure Programme in Thailand
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok facilitated the visit of a 16-member Sri Lankan delegation, coordinated by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board, comprising representatives of export-oriented food and beverage companies. The delegation visited Thailand from 24–31 May 2026 to participate in THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2026, Asia’s leading food and beverage trade exhibition, and a parallel Technical Exposure and Capacity Building Programme organized by the Embassy.