Press Releases
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Formally Commences Official Duties for the Year 2026
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, Thailand ceremonially commenced work for the year 2026 on 02 January, in keeping with government directives on the commencement of duties of public institutions for the New Year.
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Participates in the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams in Bangkok
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), successfully co-hosted the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams in Bangkok, Thailand. The Conference aimed to strengthen and complement ongoing regional and international efforts to combat online scams and to enhance global cooperation to address existing operational gaps in tackling this complex form of transnational crime. The event brought together over 300 participants from 60 countries, including ministerial-level representatives, senior officials, international organizations, the private sector, and civil society.
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP Chairs 421st Session of the ACPR in Bangkok
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, participated in the 421st Session of the Advisory Committee of Permanent Representatives (ACPR) held at the United Nations premises in Bangkok. The Ambassador was invited to chair the final ACPR session of the year, reflecting Sri Lanka’s active and constructive engagement with the UN system in the region.
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand Celebrates Christmas 2025 in a Spirit of Unity and Cultural Harmony
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok hosted a vibrant Christmas celebration on 23 December 2025 at the Embassy premises, bringing together members of the Sri Lankan and Thai communities, religious representatives, and Embassy staff in a warm and festive atmosphere.
Vachirathammarama Temple Ayutthaya Donates 100,000 Thai Baht for Sri Lanka Flood Relief
During the visit of H.E. E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand to Vachirathammarama Temple, Ayutthaya on 21 December 2025. Most Venerable Phravavajirakitvimon, Chief Incumbent of Vachirathammarama Temple extended its compassionate support to the people of Sri Lanka by donating 100,000 Thai Baht toward flood relief efforts. The contribution was formally handed over by Most Venerable Abbot of Vachirathammarama Temple to Ambassador at the sacred hall of the temple.
Thai–Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce and Sri Lankan Association of Thailand Extend Humanitarian Assistance to Sri Lanka Following Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
The Thai–Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce and the Sri Lankan Association of Thailand have extended generous humanitarian contributions to support Sri Lankans affected by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’, which caused severe hardship and damage across several parts of Sri Lanka.
25 Sri Lankans Rescued from Cybercrime Centers in Myawaddy, Myanmar Repatriated on 16 December 2025
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism of Sri Lanka, and the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Myanmar, has successfully facilitated the rescue and repatriation of 25 Sri Lankan nationals who had been trafficked in cybercrime centers in Myawaddy, Myanmar.
Embassy of Sri Lanka Meets with Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) to Strengthen Bilateral Tourism Cooperation
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok held two productive meetings with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) as part of its ongoing preparations to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Sri Lanka showcased strong commitment to sustainable financing at the Fifth Session of the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development held in Bangkok.
The Fifth Session of the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development was held from 19-21 November 2025 at the Unite Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok. The Session was opened by Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). During the opening session, special remarks were made by H.E. Ahmed Mazin, Minister of State for
Finance and Planning of Maldives, Mr. Benjarong Suwankiri, Vice-Minister of Finance of Thailand and the Secretary-General of UNCTAD. The meeting brought together key member States,
including Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Maldives, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Türkiye, the United States of America, and Viet Nam, reflecting strong regional engagement in advancing inclusive and sustainable development financing.
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Hosts “Sri Lanka: Your Next Best Destination”, Tourism Promotional Evening, to Mark the 70th Anniversary of Sri Lanka–Thailand Diplomatic Relations
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and Sri Lankan Airlines, organized “Sri Lanka: Your Next Best Destination”, Tourism Promotional Evening, on 24 November 2025 at the Avani Riverside Hotel, Bangkok, to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand.