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Sri Lanka Embassy organises Sri Lanka Pavilion at the 71st Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair

Sri Lankan Samaneri Selected for Prestigious Residential Education Scholarship Programme in Thailand to Mark 70 Years of Diplomatic Relations
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Sri Lanka Glows on the Global Stage at the 14th Celebration of Thai Silk
Sri Lanka added colour to Thailand’s most anticipated fashion and cultural showcase, the 14th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World, held on 21 June 2025 at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall in Bangkok.

The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka organised and inaugurated the Sri Lanka Pavilion at the prestigious 71 at Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair on 22 February 2025.
The Pavilion showcased an impressive lineup of 35 leading Sri Lankan gem and jewelry companies across 46 booths, highlighting Sri Lanka’s reputation as a global leader in the gem and jewelry industry.
During the fair, the Ambassador of Sri Lanka, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe actively engaged with Sri Lankan exporters, providing them with valuable opportunities for networking and discussing future collaborations.
The 71st Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair, one of Asia’s most renowned trade shows, provided a vital platform for Sri Lankan companies to connect with global buyers, explore new markets, and strengthen trade ties.
The Director General of the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand, Sumed Prasongpongchai, Deputy Director of the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand, Sitthichai Parinyanusorn and Counsellor (Commercial), Vireshika Bandara of the Embassy also attended the inauguration of the Sri Lanka pavilion. Representatives of the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce along with Sri Lankan exhibitors were also presented.
The Sri Lanka Pavilion drew significant attention from international buyers, traders, and industry experts, enhancing the visibility of Sri Lankan products and contributing to the strengthening of trade and economic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
28th February 2025
Sri Lankan Samaneri Selected for Prestigious Residential Education Scholarship Programme in Thailand to Mark 70 Years of Diplomatic Relations
A Residential Education Scholarship Project for Samaneris/Bhikkhunis/Silmathas has been launched to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand, reflecting the deep-rooted and enduring Buddhist ties between the two nations.
Sri Lanka Glows on the Global Stage at the 14th Celebration of Thai Silk
Sri Lanka added colour to Thailand’s most anticipated fashion and cultural showcase, the 14th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World, held on 21 June 2025 at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall in Bangkok.