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Ambassador Hosts Ms. Sri Lanka 2025 to Promote Cultural and Creative Collaboration Between Sri Lanka and Thailand
Sri Lanka Highlights Victim-Centered Consular Assistance at Regional Dialogue on Transnational Crime and Human Rights
A Regional Dialogue on the Nexus between Transnational Crime and Human Rights was successfully convened in Bangkok on 13–14 May 2026 under the auspices of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) Thailand in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with support from the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC).
Sacred Alms Giving Ceremony at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand honours Visiting Senior Buddhist Clergy
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand organized a special alms giving ceremony at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand on 12 May 2026 in honour of the visiting Buddhist delegation led by Most Venerable Warakagoda Dhammasiddhi Sri Pagghananda Gnanarathanabidhana Mahanayake Thero, the Chief Incumbent of the historic Asgiri Maha Viharaya and the Mahanayake thero of the Asgiriya Chapter of the Siyamopali Maha Nikaya.
The Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, recently hosted Ms. Sri Lanka 2025, Prathiba Liyanarachchi, at the Official Residence of the Ambassador in Bangkok. The meeting was attended by members of the Embassy staff and several Sri Lankan ladies residing in Thailand.
The gathering was held in parallel with the global celebration of International Women’s Day, providing a meaningful platform to recognize and highlight the important role of women in promoting cultural exchange, creativity, and international collaboration.
During the meeting, discussions focused on potential avenues for future collaboration between Sri Lanka and Thailand, particularly in the fields of fashion, textiles, and cultural industries. Special attention was given to the possibility of promoting joint initiatives that combine Thai silk with Sri Lankan batik, thereby creating distinctive designs that celebrate the rich textile traditions of both countries.
Ms. Liyanarachchi expressed keen interest in exploring innovative design concepts inspired by the work of the late Her Majesty Queen Sirikit and Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, noting that such inspiration could contribute to future collaborative fashion projects that blend Thai elegance with Sri Lankan craftsmanship.
Participants also discussed opportunities to engage Sri Lankan designers, artisans, and women entrepreneurs in collaborative ventures aimed at promoting sustainable fashion and preserving cultural heritage, while further strengthening people-to-people connections between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok reaffirmed its commitment to supporting initiatives that empower women, promote cultural exchange, and foster creative partnerships between the two countries.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Bangkok, Thailand
17 March 2026
Sri Lanka Highlights Victim-Centered Consular Assistance at Regional Dialogue on Transnational Crime and Human Rights
A Regional Dialogue on the Nexus between Transnational Crime and Human Rights was successfully convened in Bangkok on 13–14 May 2026 under the auspices of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) Thailand in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with support from the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC).
Sacred Alms Giving Ceremony at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand honours Visiting Senior Buddhist Clergy
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand organized a special alms giving ceremony at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand on 12 May 2026 in honour of the visiting Buddhist delegation led by Most Venerable Warakagoda Dhammasiddhi Sri Pagghananda Gnanarathanabidhana Mahanayake Thero, the Chief Incumbent of the historic Asgiri Maha Viharaya and the Mahanayake thero of the Asgiriya Chapter of the Siyamopali Maha Nikaya.