Press Releases

Sri Lankan Samaneri Selected for Prestigious Residential Education Scholarship Programme in Thailand to Mark 70 Years of Diplomatic Relations
A Residential Education Scholarship Project for Samaneris/Bhikkhunis/Silmathas has been launched to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand, reflecting the deep-rooted and enduring Buddhist ties between the two nations.

Sri Lanka Glows on the Global Stage at the 14th Celebration of Thai Silk
Sri Lanka added colour to Thailand’s most anticipated fashion and cultural showcase, the 14th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World, held on 21 June 2025 at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall in Bangkok.

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
Sri Lankan Samaneri Selected for Prestigious Residential Education Scholarship Programme in Thailand to Mark 70 Years of Diplomatic Relations
A Residential Education Scholarship Project for Samaneris/Bhikkhunis/Silmathas has been launched to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand, reflecting the deep-rooted and enduring Buddhist ties between the two nations.
Sri Lanka Glows on the Global Stage at the 14th Celebration of Thai Silk
Sri Lanka added colour to Thailand’s most anticipated fashion and cultural showcase, the 14th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World, held on 21 June 2025 at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall in Bangkok.