Press Releases
Sri Lanka Pavilion Shines at the 70th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka inaugurated the Sri Lanka Pavilion at the prestigious 70th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair on 09 September 2024. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand, Vuttikrai Leewiraphan, officially inaugurated the Sri Lanka Pavilion, marking a significant milestone in the collaboration between Sri Lanka and Thailand in the gems and jewellery sector.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Meets President of Thai Travel Agents Association to Strengthen Tourism Ties
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand Wijayanthi Edirisinghe met with Mr. Charoen Wangananont, President of the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) recently to discuss on enhancing tourism collaboration between the two countries.
Defence Services Command and Staff College Delegation concluded a successful visit to Thailand on International Collaboration Study tour
A delegation from the Sri Lanka Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) consists of 33 members, recently concluded a successful visit to Thailand, aimed at strengthening defense cooperation and enhancing mutual understanding between the two nations.
Ambassador and Permanent Representative Wijayanthi Edirisinghe attends Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Board of Trustees Meeting
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka Wijayanthi Edirisinghe honored to participate in the Board of Trustees Meeting and Presidential Handover Ceremony at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) held on 22nd August 2024 in Bangkok. A warm welcome was extended by the President and the Board of Trustees of AIT to Ambassador Wijayanthi Edirisinghe attended first time. The Head of Chancery, A.W.S. Samanmali also joined the Board of Trustees Meeting from the Mission.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand interacts with the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce to Strengthen Bilateral Economic Ties
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand Wijayanthi Edirisinghe held a fruitful interaction with the Executive Committee of the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce on 22nd August 2024 to explore avenues for enhancing bilateral trade and economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand Considers Thai Expertise to Boost Sri Lanka’s Agricultural Sector
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand Wijayanthi Edirisinghe held a fruitful interaction with the representatives of New Frontiers (Pvt) Ltd today, 23rd August 2024.
Ambassador-designate fosters Sri Lankan IT sector growth in Thailand
Ambassador-designate Wijayanthi Edirisinghe engaged in a discussion recently, with representatives from Azend Technologies Pvt Ltd., a Sri Lankan IT and software consulting firm, to explore opportunities for expanding their global footprint into Thailand. The discussions centered on leveraging Thailand’s robust agricultural sector, recognizing the potential for growth in the Agritech domain and funding opportunities and seeking potential for Sri Lanka’s IT sector development.
Ambassador designate of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand Wijayanthi Edirisinghe assumes duties
The newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand concurrently accredited to the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic assumed duties at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand on August 12, 2024.
Ambassador-designate of Sri Lanka to Thailand Wijayanthi Edirisinghe presented open copies to the Director General of Protocol, Chakkrid Krachaiwong
On 16th August 2024, Ambassador-designate of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand and the Permanent Representative to United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia & Pacific (UNESCAP), Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, formally presented open copies of the Letters of Credence, Letter of Recall and the written Speech to His Majesty the King of Thailand. These were received by the Director General of Protocol, Chakkrid Krachaiwong, at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok.
Ambassador-designate discusses on promoting Buddhist tourism in Sri Lanka
Ambassador-designate Wijayanthi Edirisinghe recently held productive discussions with the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Thai Air Asia to promote Buddhist tourism in Sri Lanka. The talks centered on initiatives to boost tourism by highlighting Sri Lanka’s rich Buddhist heritage.