Sri Lanka–Thailand Medical Partnership to Deliver 71 Free Knee Surgeries
A special Buddhist fundraising event was held in support of a landmark humanitarian medical initiative aimed at enhancing access to orthopedic care in Sri Lanka.
15 Sri Lankans Rescued from Cybercrime Centres in Myawaddy, Myanmar to be Repatriated on 07 May 2025
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, in close coordination with the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand and the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Myanmar, has successfully facilitated the rescue of 15 Sri Lankan nationals who had been trafficked and forcibly employed in cybercrime centres in Myawaddy, Myanmar on 06th May 2025. The rescued individuals are scheduled to be repatriated to Sri Lanka on 07 May 2025.
Link to site: https://www.srilanka.travel/buddhist…/attractions-thai.php
Sri Lanka Buddhist Trail Micro Site in Thai Language was launched in Bangkok recently, as part of the celebrations to mark the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand. H.E Mrs. Samantha K. Jayasuriya was joined by Mr. Viboon Kamotho, the Vice President of Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) and Mr. Preecha Champi, Committee Member of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), in launching of the Thai language micro Site. The Site approved by SLTPB will strengthen the efforts of ‘Sri Lanka Tourism’, in promoting Buddhist Trails in Sri Lanka, among the Thai public, where, 98% of the population are Buddhists.
The Site provides pictures, and descriptions in Thai Language, about the important places of worship and interest, to Buddhist travelers. Hon. Minister of Culture of Thailand H.E ittipol Khunplume and a number of special guests participated at the event.