Embassy and permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Commemorates the 78th Anniversary of Independence
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok commemorated the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka with an official ceremony held on 4 February 2026 at the Residence of the Ambassador, with the participation of members of the Sri Lankan community, distinguished guests, representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and members of the diplomatic corps.
Pirith Chanting Ceremony held in Bangkok Marks Sri Lanka’s 78th Independence Anniversary and invokes blessing for peace, resilience and friendship
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok held a solemn Pirith chanting ceremony on 03 February 2026 at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, to commemorate the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka. The ceremony was organized under the guidance of H E Wijayanthi Edirisighe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand and was arranged by the officials of the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok.
During a meeting with the newly elected President of TTAA, Mr. Suthiphong Pheunphiphop and the Committee Members, held at the TTAA Headquarters, H.E. Mrs. Samantha K. Jayasuriya, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Bangkok, while extending felicitation on the election of the new committee, exchanged views on a broad range of areas, to further enhance collaboration with the Thai Travel Agents Association: TTAA.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to meet and discuss with several Committee members of the TTAA who have expertise on outbound tourism to Sri Lanka from Thailand. Sri Lanka was also invited by the TTAA President to join the 2021 TITF Fair.
The Counsellor (Commercial) was associated with the Ambassador at the meeting.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Bangkok, Thailand
24 August 2020
