Ambassador of Sri Lanka Honoured with the Distinguished Dhamma Award at the Ceremony of the Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Training Programme in Thailand
The Certificate Conferment Ceremony of the Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Training Programme Class 32, Dhammaduta Certificate Programme Class 3, and Vipassana Meditation Certificate Programme (International Programme) Class 2 was held on 4 June 2026 at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, in Thailand. During the ceremony, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, H.E. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe was honoured with the Distinguished Dhamma Award in recognition of her contribution and support towards the promotion of Buddhist relations and cooperation.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Participates in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka & Permanent Representative to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe represented in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World, held at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall in Bangkok, together with her spouse and two daughters. The family proudly showcased costumes inspired by traditional Sri Lankan attire and crafted from Thai silk by students of Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka through a creative fusion with Thailand’s renowned silk craftsmanship.
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
