Press Releases
Sri Lanka and Thailand Explore New Horizons in Economic Education Collaboration
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, H E Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, met with Professor Peera Charoenporn, Dean of the Faculty of Economics at Thammasat University on 16 September 2025 at the University premises to discuss new avenues for enhancing educational collaboration between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Sri Lanka Highlights Strong Industry Presence at the 72nd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair 2025
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok facilitated the participation of 35 Sri Lankan companies at the 72nd edition of the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair (BGJF) 2025, being held from 09th to 13th September 2025 in Bangkok.
Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to UNESCAP Meets Executive Secretary in Bangkok
Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), H E Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to UNESCAP, at the UNESCAP Headquarters in Bangkok.
The Sri Lankan delegation discussed for bolstering religious and cultural affinity with Thailand.
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok together with visiting delegation had a meeting with the Office of National Buddhism of Thailand, a central government agency under the Prime Minister’s Office.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka meets Thai Minister of Labour to discuss Labour Cooperation
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, met with the Minister of Labour of Thailand, Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit, at the Ministry of Labour in Bangkok to explore the potential recruitment of Sri Lankan workers to Thailand.
Sri Lanka and Thailand Bolster Defence Cooperation Through Officer-Level Engagement
A 21-member delegation from the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) of Sri Lanka, led by Captain S.K. Vidanage, USP, psc, GR of the Sri Lanka Navy, is currently undertaking a study tour in Thailand from 28 July to 8 August 2025.
Sri Lanka and Thailand Deepen Defence Ties Through Staff College Delegation Visit
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand Wijayanthi Edirisinghe and the delegation from the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) of Sri Lanka visited the National Defence Studies Institute (NDSI) of Thailand on 01 August 2025 in sideline to the study tour aimed at enhancing bilateral defence cooperation and strategic dialogue between Sri Lanka and Thailand. The delegation was warmly welcomed by Commanding General Pongtep Gaewchaiyo of the NDSI.
The Government of Sri Lanka is concerned over the recent incidents along the Cambodia–Thailand border
The Government of Sri Lanka is concerned over the recent incidents along the Cambodia–Thailand border, which has resulted in the loss of life, displacement of civilians and damage to culturally significant sites.
Minister of Health and Mass Media of Sri Lanka Participates in the 20th Asia Media Summit in Siem Reap, Cambodia
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok facilitated the official visit of Minister of Health and Mass Media of Sri Lanka Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, to participate in the 20th Asia Media Summit held in Siem Reap, Cambodia on 23 July 2025.
Sri Lanka Signs Landmark Agreement with ESCAP-CSAM to Enhance Agricultural Machinery Standards
The Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), through its Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (CSAM), signed a landmark Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) during a special ceremony held at CIAME Asia 2025 – Thailand International Agricultural Machinery Exhibition on 23 July 2025 in Bangkok.