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Delegation from the Defence Services Command and Staff College of Sri Lanka Visit to Bangkok, Thailand
A delegation of 20 members from the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) of Sri Lanka, Course No. 20, paid an official visit to the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok on Thursday, 30 July 2026, as part of their overseas study tour in Thailand.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Attends Temporary Ordination Ceremony of 33 Sri Lankan Devotees in Thailand
The Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe attended a temporary ordination ceremony of thirty-three Sri Lankan devotees who entered the Buddhist monkhood to undertake intensive meditation training under the Guru Samadhi programme, following the teachings of His Eminence Somdej Phra Yanavajirodom.
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Minor Hotels organised the Sri Lanka Food Festival at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel from 11-15 February 2025. This event showcased the rich and diverse culinary traditions of Sri Lanka, bringing a taste of the island’s authentic flavors to the heart of Bangkok.
Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator, and investor headquartered in Bangkok, is one of the leading Thai investors in Sri Lanka, with a significant presence through its five properties on the island: Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle, Anantara Kalutara, Avani Kalutara, NH Collection Colombo, and NH Bentota.
To create an authentic Sri Lankan culinary experience, the Embassy brought four skilled chefs from the Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort to Thailand for the festival. These talented chefs prepared an array of traditional Sri Lankan dishes, offering guests a chance to experience the island’s renowned flavors, vibrant spices, and culinary techniques.
The Sri Lanka Food Festival is part of a series of events organized by the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to commemorate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
18th February 2025
Delegation from the Defence Services Command and Staff College of Sri Lanka Visit to Bangkok, Thailand
A delegation of 20 members from the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) of Sri Lanka, Course No. 20, paid an official visit to the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok on Thursday, 30 July 2026, as part of their overseas study tour in Thailand.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Attends Temporary Ordination Ceremony of 33 Sri Lankan Devotees in Thailand
The Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe attended a temporary ordination ceremony of thirty-three Sri Lankan devotees who entered the Buddhist monkhood to undertake intensive meditation training under the Guru Samadhi programme, following the teachings of His Eminence Somdej Phra Yanavajirodom.