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Ambassador of Sri Lanka participates in Gemports Award 2026 – The Vivid Legacy, an International Jewelry Design Competition in Bangkok
Sri Lanka Showcases Its Creativity at the Amazing Thailand Global Thai Silk Exhibition 2026
Sri Lanka participated in the Amazing Thailand Global Thai Silk Exhibition 2026, an international initiative showcasing the cultural identities of more than 100 countries through contemporary fashion designs incorporating Thai silk. The initiative was organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in collaboration with the Association for the Promotion of Thai Silk and Culture.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Organizes Promotional and Networking Session for Sri Lanka EXPO 2027
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok organized a “Sri Lanka EXPO 2027 – Promotion and Networking Session” on 07 October 2026 in Bangkok, with the participation of prospective Thai business representatives, investors, buyers, industry stakeholders and journalists.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand, E.A.S Wijayanthi Edirisinghe participated in the Gemports Award 2026 – The Vivid Legacy, Grand Final as the Guest of Honor, held on 15 August 2026 at the Event Hall, Jewelry Trade Center, Bangkok. The Ambassador joined together with General Sonthi Boonyaratglin, former Deputy Prime Minister, and Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), along with distinguished guests, industry leaders, designers, and representatives from the international gem and jewelry community.
The event brought together jewelry designers from Sri Lanka, Thailand, China, Russia, the Philippines, India, and Malaysia, with more than 250 entries submitted for consideration. Finalists competed across seven categories, showcasing their creativity and technical expertise through Hand Drawing, Digital Drawing, and 3D CAD, with categories ranging from emerging young designers to professional-level participants.
Dr. S.P. Chaminda, Chairman of National Gem & Jewelry Authority of Sri Lanka also attended the event as a member of the jury to select the winners of the contest of Jewelry design competition.
The event also celebrated the achievements of the Gemports Award 2026 winners across all seven categories, while recognizing all finalists for their outstanding creativity, dedication, and contribution to the development of jewelry design on the international stage.
Thailand’s active role in supporting and advancing the industry demonstrates the country’s strong position and potential as an important international hub for the gem and jewelry sector.
The event was established with the objective of strengthening networks, cooperation, and collaboration among designers, industry professionals, and stakeholders across the global gemstone and jewelry industry. The participation of designers and industry representatives from several countries reflected the growing importance of such platforms in encouraging creativity, innovation, and international cooperation within the industry.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
19 August 2026
Sri Lanka Showcases Its Creativity at the Amazing Thailand Global Thai Silk Exhibition 2026
Sri Lanka participated in the Amazing Thailand Global Thai Silk Exhibition 2026, an international initiative showcasing the cultural identities of more than 100 countries through contemporary fashion designs incorporating Thai silk. The initiative was organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in collaboration with the Association for the Promotion of Thai Silk and Culture.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Organizes Promotional and Networking Session for Sri Lanka EXPO 2027
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok organized a “Sri Lanka EXPO 2027 – Promotion and Networking Session” on 07 October 2026 in Bangkok, with the participation of prospective Thai business representatives, investors, buyers, industry stakeholders and journalists.