Press Releases
City of Kandy in Sri Lanka and City of Ayutthaya in Thailand had been declared as Sister Cities.
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.
Sri Lankan Ambassador Meets Thai Minister of Public Health
H.E. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, held discussions with the H E Pattana Promphat, Minister of Public Health of Thailand on 30 September 2026. The meeting highlighted the longstanding and close relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand, underpinned by strong bonds of friendship, cultural and religious affinity, and longstanding cooperation in a range of areas. The two sides exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and explored opportunities to further strengthen bilateral cooperation.
Opening the meeting President Suthiphong Pheunphiphop of the TTAA welcomed all Bangkok based diplomatic corps and their representatives joined from respective capitals. Thilak Weerasinghe, President of the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators joining from Colombo, appreciated the timely organizing of platform to connect with Thai Travel Agents.
The meeting was attended by Immediate Past President Mahen Kariyawasam and Hony. Secretary Nalin Jayasundara of the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators, Vice President Sanjeewa Ediri Wickramasooriya of the Thai- Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce and President of the Sri Lanka Association in Thailand and Actg. Managing Director Madubhani Perera of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and First Secretary Saritha Ranatunga of the Embassy.
Director Marketing Dushan Wickramasuriya of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau made a presentation on religious tourist attractions of Sri Lanka and readiness of Sri Lanka to welcome tourists under Safe and Secure Travel Protocol of Sri Lanka Tourism. Diplomats and representatives from Hong Kong, Macao, Malaysia, Indonesia, Ukraine, Nepal, South Africa, India, Taiwan, Korea, Singapore and Japan joined the session.
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.
Sri Lankan Ambassador Meets Thai Minister of Public Health
H.E. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, held discussions with the H E Pattana Promphat, Minister of Public Health of Thailand on 30 September 2026. The meeting highlighted the longstanding and close relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand, underpinned by strong bonds of friendship, cultural and religious affinity, and longstanding cooperation in a range of areas. The two sides exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and explored opportunities to further strengthen bilateral cooperation.