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.
Ambassador (designate) to Thailand C.A. Chaminda I. Colonne called on Director General Chittipat Tongprasroeth of the Department of Protocol of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand on 03rd March 2021 and presented open copy of the Letter of Credence in order to request a Royal Audience with His Majesty the King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand.
While congratulating the Ambassador (designate), Director General Chittipat reassured his government’s fullest cooperation during her tenure of office. Both recalled excellent bilateral relations enjoyed for many centuries.
Ambassador (designate) conveyed the best wishes of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to the Government of Thailand and emphasized the importance of strengthening Economic Diplomacy while furthering already existing cultural ties.
Among other, they discussed included enhancing cooperation with Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), investment promotions etc.
Ambassador (designate) was accompanied by First Secretary Poornima Gunasekera of the Embassy.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Bangkok, Thailand
04th March 2021
