Ambassador of Sri Lanka Honoured with the Distinguished Dhamma Award at the Ceremony of the Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Training Programme in Thailand
The Certificate Conferment Ceremony of the Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Training Programme Class 32, Dhammaduta Certificate Programme Class 3, and Vipassana Meditation Certificate Programme (International Programme) Class 2 was held on 4 June 2026 at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, in Thailand. During the ceremony, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, H.E. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe was honoured with the Distinguished Dhamma Award in recognition of her contribution and support towards the promotion of Buddhist relations and cooperation.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Participates in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka & Permanent Representative to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe represented in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World, held at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall in Bangkok, together with her spouse and two daughters. The family proudly showcased costumes inspired by traditional Sri Lankan attire and crafted from Thai silk by students of Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka through a creative fusion with Thailand’s renowned silk craftsmanship.
A Mini Art Exhibition was co-organized by the Embassy of Sri Lanka together with the Institute of Asian Studies of the Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, to mark the 65th Anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Sri Lanka. The unique ‘Yukyur Arts’ by Ambassador (Rtd)Poldej Worachart displayed places of interest in Sri Lanka. He served as Ambassador of Thailand to Sri Lanka and Maldives, and the Yukyur arts initiated by him presents delicate work of circular drawings needing greater levels of imagination, concentration and creativity. The Hon, Minister of Culture of Thailand and South Asian Diplomats joined the opening of the mini exhibition held at the Chulalongkorn University.
