Press Releases
Sri Lanka Embassy in Bangkok joins the “57th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar” inaugurated by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
Minister of Foreign Affairs meets with Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to Thailand
On 15 January 2026, H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Minister of Foreign Affairs, had a discussion with H.E. Mrs. E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to Thailand, to raise the issue of the wellbeing of the two Thai elephants in Sri Lanka.
Strengthening Sacred Bonds: Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand Visits Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University to Enhance Buddhist Cooperation
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, paid an official visit to Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU) to discuss avenues for strengthening religious and academic cooperation between Sri Lanka and Thailand, rooted in their long-standing Theravada Buddhist heritage.
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok joined the International Charity product expo of the year “57th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar” under the theme “Shop for a Cause” at Siam Paragon, Bangkok from 17-19 May 2024, organized by the Thai Red Cross Society in collaboration with the spouses of the Ambassadors in Bangkok. The spouse of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka Stephen Senanayake was a member of the organizing committee and Co-Director of the raffle draw. For the very first time Thai Red Cross souvenirs and raffle tickets were purchased all over the world through online platform iredcross.org.
The Bazaar was inaugurated on 17th May 2024 by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of the Kingdom of Thailand, the Chairperson of the Thailand Red Cross Society.
Products from National Crafts Council and Ceylon tea from Eswaran Brothers Exports (Pvt) Ltd, Ranfer Teas (Pvt) Ltd and Basilur Tea (Pvt) Ltd garnered admiration and high demand from both Thai and international visitors.
At a Press conference held prior to the event, the Sri Lanka’s products were introduced and promoted through TV channels in Thailand. The contributions from the participating Embassies will support various charitable projects in Thailand under Royal Patronage.
Embassy Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
27th May 2024
Minister of Foreign Affairs meets with Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to Thailand
On 15 January 2026, H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Minister of Foreign Affairs, had a discussion with H.E. Mrs. E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to Thailand, to raise the issue of the wellbeing of the two Thai elephants in Sri Lanka.
Strengthening Sacred Bonds: Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand Visits Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University to Enhance Buddhist Cooperation
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, paid an official visit to Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU) to discuss avenues for strengthening religious and academic cooperation between Sri Lanka and Thailand, rooted in their long-standing Theravada Buddhist heritage.