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“A Taste of Sri Lanka at Mrs. Balbir’s Cooking School” – Culinary Diplomacy Initiative of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand
As part of its ongoing efforts to promote tourism, trade, and cultural diplomacy, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand organized a culinary and promotional event titled “A Taste of Sri Lanka at Mrs. Balbir’s Cooking School” in Bangkok, in collaboration with Mrs. Vinder Balbir, a renowned chef, restaurateur, and television cooking show host based in Bangkok, Thailand.
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.
A 12-member delegation of Sri Lankan automobile component manufacturers successfully concluded a week-long exposure visit to Bangkok from 30th November to 6th December 2024. The visit was jointly organized by the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board and the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce. Its primary objective was to enhance the delegation’s understanding of Thailand’s advanced automotive sector and to foster meaningful business collaborations between the two countries.
The delegation comprised representatives from prominent companies, including Lanka Harness Co. (Pvt.) Ltd., Auto Foam (Pvt.) Ltd., Accolade Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd., FRP Technologies (Pvt.) Ltd., M.V Electronic (Pvt.) Ltd., TOS Lanka Co. (Pvt.) Ltd. and St. Anne Rubber Goods, Rorasil (Pvt.) Ltd.
The Key Highlights of the visit included participation in the Motor Expo Thailand to gain insights into the latest trends, innovations and technologies in the automotive industry, meeting with the Thailand Automotive Institute focussing on Thailand’s automotive policies, industry developments and opportunities for collaboration, visits to Manufacturing Facilities such as SAIC Motor CP; MG vehicle assembly plant, Siam NSK; a manufacturer of steering systems, Dashing International; a renowned for producing wire harnesses and Thai Smile Group and a networking session with the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce.
The exposure visit provided valuable insights into Thailand’s advanced automotive manufacturing ecosystem and strengthened ties between the two countries. It also highlighted Sri Lanka’s potential as a supplier of high-quality automobile components for the global market.
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok remains committed to fostering initiatives that enhance Sri Lanka’s industrial capacity and international trade.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
11th December 2024
“A Taste of Sri Lanka at Mrs. Balbir’s Cooking School” – Culinary Diplomacy Initiative of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand
As part of its ongoing efforts to promote tourism, trade, and cultural diplomacy, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand organized a culinary and promotional event titled “A Taste of Sri Lanka at Mrs. Balbir’s Cooking School” in Bangkok, in collaboration with Mrs. Vinder Balbir, a renowned chef, restaurateur, and television cooking show host based in Bangkok, Thailand.
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.