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Ambassador of Sri Lanka attends “Members’ Connect 2025” organized by the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce
Sri Lanka Highlights Victim-Centered Consular Assistance at Regional Dialogue on Transnational Crime and Human Rights
A Regional Dialogue on the Nexus between Transnational Crime and Human Rights was successfully convened in Bangkok on 13–14 May 2026 under the auspices of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) Thailand in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with support from the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC).
Sacred Alms Giving Ceremony at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand honours Visiting Senior Buddhist Clergy
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand organized a special alms giving ceremony at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand on 12 May 2026 in honour of the visiting Buddhist delegation led by Most Venerable Warakagoda Dhammasiddhi Sri Pagghananda Gnanarathanabidhana Mahanayake Thero, the Chief Incumbent of the historic Asgiri Maha Viharaya and the Mahanayake thero of the Asgiriya Chapter of the Siyamopali Maha Nikaya.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe graced the “Members’ Connect 2025” Fellowship and Business Networking Event hosted by the Thai–Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce (TSLCC) on 27 September 2025 at the Grande Centrepoint Surawong, Bangkok, as Guest of Honour.
The evening brought together TSLCC members, invited guests, Thai chambers, business community for an engaging event of networking and celebration. The event commenced with welcome remarks by the President of TSLCC, followed by a detailed progress report outlining the chamber’s recent initiatives and achievements.
In her address, Ambassador Wijayanthi Edirisinghe commended the TSLCC for its continued support in promoting bilateral trade and economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and Thailand. She emphasized the importance of such platforms in fostering business connectivity, strengthening partnerships, and expanding opportunities for both Sri Lankan and Thai enterprises.
Dr. Supareak Charlie Chomchan, Vice Chairman of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT), also addressed the gathering reiterating the role of collaborative networks in enhancing regional economic growth.
The evening’s highlights included the launch of the TSLCC Member Card and Benefits Programme, formal recognition of partners, and a ceremonial handover of TSLCC pins and badges.
As part of the evening’s discussions, the Ambassador and TSLCC leadership also explored avenues for deeper collaboration between the Embassy and the Chamber. Plans for joint initiatives, trade promotion activities, and business delegations were discussed, with a shared commitment to further strengthening Sri Lanka–Thailand economic and commercial ties in the coming year.
Embassy & Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
06.10.2025
Sri Lanka Highlights Victim-Centered Consular Assistance at Regional Dialogue on Transnational Crime and Human Rights
A Regional Dialogue on the Nexus between Transnational Crime and Human Rights was successfully convened in Bangkok on 13–14 May 2026 under the auspices of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) Thailand in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with support from the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC).
Sacred Alms Giving Ceremony at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand honours Visiting Senior Buddhist Clergy
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand organized a special alms giving ceremony at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand on 12 May 2026 in honour of the visiting Buddhist delegation led by Most Venerable Warakagoda Dhammasiddhi Sri Pagghananda Gnanarathanabidhana Mahanayake Thero, the Chief Incumbent of the historic Asgiri Maha Viharaya and the Mahanayake thero of the Asgiriya Chapter of the Siyamopali Maha Nikaya.