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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.
At the invitation of Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, C. A. Chaminda I. Colonne joined a programme on Diplomacy and International Partnership on Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, which was inaugurated by Permanent Secretary of the Ministry Prof. Dr. Siriruek Songsiwilai, at the Northern Science Park, Chiang Mai Province on 23 June 2022. President of Chiang Mai University Clinical Professor Niwes Nantachit, M.D welcomed the invitees. A visit to the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand NARIT and briefing by its’ Executive Director Dr. Saran Poshyachinda, also included in the programme.
The event provided an opportunity to exchange knowledge and learn about the international cooperation policy, tasks of Thai Government agencies and to build a network of national cooperation and international cooperation. Diplomatic Corp from more than 30 countries in Thailand, senior Government officials and representatives from 120 partner agencies joined the event.
The operation of Science Diplomacy policy is one of the important mechanisms to further develop economic growth and sustainable development of Thailand. Spouse of the Ambassador, Stephen Senanayake and First Secretary A.W. S. Samanmali of the Mission accompanied the Ambassador during the visit.
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.