Sri Lanka Illuminate Bangkok with the Spirit of Vesak at Historic Wat Pho
In a solemn and spiritually uplifting celebration of the International Day of Vesak 2026, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka together with the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Nepal in Bangkok jointly hosted a special commemorative event on 28 May 2026 at the iconic Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan (Wat Pho), one of Thailand’s most sacred and historically significant Buddhist temples.
Embassy of Sri Lanka Facilitates Sri Lanka’s Participation in THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2026 and Technical Exposure Programme in Thailand
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok facilitated the visit of a 16-member Sri Lankan delegation, coordinated by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board, comprising representatives of export-oriented food and beverage companies. The delegation visited Thailand from 24–31 May 2026 to participate in THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2026, Asia’s leading food and beverage trade exhibition, and a parallel Technical Exposure and Capacity Building Programme organized by the Embassy.
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: