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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
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.
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.
The ceremony was presided over by His Holiness Somdej Phra Phutthacharn (Snit Chuanpanyo), Member of the Supreme Sangha Council and Chief Abbot of the Eastern Region, acting on behalf of His Holiness Somdej Phra Ariyavongsakhatayan, the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand.
The ceremony also included the conferment of certificates and awards upon distinguished recipients in recognition of their contributions towards the promotion of Buddhist teachings, Dhamma propagation, and the strengthening of Buddhist cooperation internationally. The programme featured the offering of robes and requisites to trained Dhammaduta Bhikkhus, the conferment of certificates and diplomas to graduates, chanting of auspicious verses, and remarks by His Holiness the presiding Venerable.
The recognition bestowed upon H.E. the Ambassador reflects the longstanding and close Buddhist ties between Sri Lanka and Thailand, rooted in centuries of shared Theravada Buddhist heritage, religious exchanges, and cultural connections between the two nations. The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok continues to actively promote and strengthen these historic bonds through religious, cultural, and people-to-people engagements.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
11 June 2026
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.