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Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka joins launch of “Love for Humanity” project to commemorate 70 th Anniversary of Bilateral Relations with Thailand
Embassy and permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Commemorates the 78th Anniversary of Independence
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok commemorated the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka with an official ceremony held on 4 February 2026 at the Residence of the Ambassador, with the participation of members of the Sri Lankan community, distinguished guests, representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and members of the diplomatic corps.
Pirith Chanting Ceremony held in Bangkok Marks Sri Lanka’s 78th Independence Anniversary and invokes blessing for peace, resilience and friendship
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok held a solemn Pirith chanting ceremony on 03 February 2026 at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, to commemorate the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka. The ceremony was organized under the guidance of H E Wijayanthi Edirisighe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand and was arranged by the officials of the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe joined the charity event organized by the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital in the Mahidol University. The event was organized to introduce an upcoming charity programme, titled “Love for Humanity” replacement of Knee for selected patients in Kandy Hospital by the medical team of Orthopaedic unite of the Siriraj hospital. This charity programme organized for commemorates the 70th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand and also celebrates the 70th Birthday of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The project will take place 15–21 November 2025 at the National Hospital in Kandy,
The mission is carried out in the spirit of compassion; the strong Buddhist relationship and close friendship shared between Sri Lanka and Thailand, with generous support of Buddhist temples Abbots including Phra Rajbhavanawachirakon (Luang Por Inthawathai Santussako), Abbot of Wat Pa Nakham Noi, Phra Ratchavachiradhammajarn (Luang Por Sutham Sudhammo), Abbot of Wat Pa Ban Tat, and Phra Brahmasakyawong Wisut (Luang Por Anilman Dhammasakiyo), Assistant Abbot of Wat Bowonniwet Vihara.
During the remarks Ambassador Edirisinghe thanked Siriraj hospital for organizing charity programme and briefly highlighted the free health system of Sri Lanka and significant achievements of health sector. The event was presided over by Prof. Dr. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital. Distinguished attendees included senior monks from Thailand, Mr. Paitoon Mahapanaporn, Ambassador of Thailand to Sri Lanka, and Prof. Dr. Keerati Chareancholvanich, Head of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Physical Medicine and Doctors, Officials from Kandy Hospital also joined virtually for the event.
The knee replacements project was initiated by the Faculty of Medicine of Siriraj Hospital for the first time in Sri Lanka through close coordination between the Embassy of Sri Lanka, Bangkok, the Royal Thai Embassy in Colombo, and Kandy hospital. This project brings forward a spiritual commitment to harness the power of humanity to create tangible and meaningful benefits for people, while also highlighting Thailand’s sharing their medical expertise and advanced technology with health professionals in Sri Lankan hospitals.
The volunteer medical team will perform knee replacement surgeries at the National Hospital of Kandy, This year, the project provides knee replacement surgeries for 79 patients, totaling 100 knees. The project not only delivers life-changing medical treatment but also includes knowledge transfer to local Sri Lankan medical teams, strengthening long-term public health capacity and promoting sustainable cooperation beyond borders.
Embassy & Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
Embassy and permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Commemorates the 78th Anniversary of Independence
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok commemorated the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka with an official ceremony held on 4 February 2026 at the Residence of the Ambassador, with the participation of members of the Sri Lankan community, distinguished guests, representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and members of the diplomatic corps.
Pirith Chanting Ceremony held in Bangkok Marks Sri Lanka’s 78th Independence Anniversary and invokes blessing for peace, resilience and friendship
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok held a solemn Pirith chanting ceremony on 03 February 2026 at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, to commemorate the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka. The ceremony was organized under the guidance of H E Wijayanthi Edirisighe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand and was arranged by the officials of the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok.