Press Releases
Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA) of Thailand extends support for Sri Lanka
During the discussion with Ambassador of Sri Lanka and Permanent Representative to the UNESCAP, C. A. Chaminda I. Colonne, the Vice President, Senior Col. Saranyu Viriyavejakul of the of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA) of Thailand agreed to enhance and expand NEDA’s cooperation with Sri Lanka on 15 th January 2024 at the NEDA of Thailand, Bangkok.
Minister of Culture Sermsak Pongpanich of Thailand assures Ambassador Chaminda Colonne of Sri Lanka to strengthen the Bilateral Relations
On 11 th January 2024, Ambassador of Sri Lanka and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, C.A. Chaminda I. Colonne paid a courtesy call on newly appointed Minister of Culture of Thailand, Sermsak Pongpanich at the Ministry of Culture of Thailand.
The Embassy of Sri Lankan and the Permanent Mission to UNESCAP in Bangkok, Thailand commences the work for 2024
C.A. Chaminda I Colonne, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand and Permanent
Representative to UNESCAP together with staff of the Mission commenced work ceremonially,
on 1 st of January 2024 at the Chancery.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, C.A. Chaminda I. Colonne and Dr. Pongthai Thaiyothin, the Deputy Director-General of the Department of Agriculture discuss on accessing Thai market of Sri Lankan fruits.
On 20th December 2023, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, C.A. Chaminda I. Colonne discussed with Dr. Pongthai Thaiyothin, the Deputy Director-General of the Department of Agriculture on the progress of the consideration of the application to open the market of 5 types of Sri Lankan fruits, namely fresh fire coconut, wood apple, pineapple, dragon fruit, and Scotch Bonnet pepper at the Department of Agriculture of Thailand.
Minister of Tourism and Sport of Thailand, Sudawan Wangsuphakitkosol assured to promote Buddhist Tourism and two-way Tourism exchanges
On 19th December 2023, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP C.A. Chaminda I. Colonne paid a courtesy call on Minister of Tourism and Sport, Sudawan Wangsuphakitkosol at the Ministry of Tourism and Sport of Thailand.
Sri Lanka has implemented a comprehensive strategy
In the aftermath of a 2022 economic crisis triggered by government debt and foreign exchange imbalances, Sri Lanka has implemented a comprehensive strategy to stabilize and recover its economy.
Sri Lankan St. Bridget’s Convent under 17 Netball Team won Championship Cup and Runner Up of under 16 Basketball Team and Under 19 Netball Team at Pathumthani University Sport Tournament Thailand 2023
58th Students from St. Bridget’s Convent in Colombo, Sri Lanka joined the Pathumthani University Sport Tournament with Thai students on 28th November – 1st December 2023 Pathumthani at Samkhok School Pathumthani in Thailand.
08th Round of Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement Negotiations was successfully concluded in Bangkok, Thailand
The 08th Round of Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA) Negotiations was held from 27-29 November in Bangkok, Thailand. The negotiations were co-chaired by the Director General of the Department of Trade Negotiations and the Chief Negotiator of Thailand, Auramon Supthaweethum and the Chief Negotiator of Sri Lanka, K. J. Weerasinghe.
Deputy Permanent Secretary Busadee Santipitaks of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand launches the new web site
On 06th December 2023, Deputy Permanent Secretary Busadee Santipitaks of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, launched the new web site of the Embassy and the Permanent Mission to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission (UNESCAP) of Sri Lanka.
Peter Mohan Maithri Pieris delivered the keynote speech at 5th Asia-Pacific Directors General Forum
Her Excellency C.A. Chaminda I. Colonne, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP extended warm best wishes and congratulations from the Government and People from Sri Lanka to the newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
