
Sri Lanka Embassy Marks Songkran and Sinhala-Hindu New Year Traditions in Bangkok
The staff of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok marked the traditional Thai New Year, Songkran, with customary rituals and celebrations at the Embassy premises, reinforcing the cultural and religious ties shared between Sri Lanka and Thailand.

Ambassador of Sri Lanka Discusses Strengthening Local Governance and Cultural Bonds with Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to the UNESCAP Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, paid a courtesy call on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul, on 9 April 2025 at the Ministry of Interior in Bangkok.
The Message by United Nations Secretary General António Guterres, along with a video created by the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok titled “Sri Lanka proudly joins to celebrate ” The International Day of Living Together in Peace – 16th May’ and ‘The International Day for Cultural Diversity – 21st May’ ” was released by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) Secretariat in Bangkok among the Advisory Committee of Permanent Representatives and other Representatives Designated by Members of the Commission (ACPR) which composes Member States and Associate Members.
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Message of the UN Secretary General: