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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.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand organized a Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Event at Radisson Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit, Bangkok, on 14 February 2025, bringing together over 60 members of Thailand’s travel trade fraternity to strengthen tourism ties between the two countries.
Leading Sri Lankan travel companies, Esna Holidays, Jetwing Travels and Sri Lanka Trip Advisor, participated in the event, engaging with Thai travel agents and tour operators to promote Sri Lanka as a preferred travel destination. As part of the event highlights, Esna Holidays and Jetwing Travels sponsored hotel package giveaways for guests through an exciting raffle draw.
Adding a vibrant cultural touch to the evening, the Sri Lanka Air Force Dance Troupe captivated the audience with a mesmerizing traditional Sri Lankan dance performance, showcasing the island’s rich artistic heritage.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, in her welcome remarks, emphasized the significance of the event, stating that it is a timely opportunity to enhance collaboration between the two nations in the tourism sector, especially as Sri Lanka is booming as one of the best tourist destinations, attracting international visitors with its diverse natural beauty, wildlife, historical monuments, and rich culture.
Ambassador Edirisinghe further highlighted Sri Lanka’s remarkable tourism recovery, noting that the country welcomed 2.05 million international tourists in 2024. Ambassador Edirisinghe also expressed her delight that the two-millionth tourist to Sri Lanka was from Thailand, symbolizing the growing interest of Thai travelers in Sri Lanka’s diverse tourism offerings.
The event successfully strengthened partnerships between the Sri Lankan and Thai travel industries, reinforcing Sri Lanka’s position as a premier destination for Thai travelers.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
18th February 2025
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.