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Ambassador of Sri Lanka meets Thai Minister of Labour to discuss Labour Cooperation
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, met with the Minister of Labour of Thailand, Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit, at the Ministry of Labour in Bangkok to explore the potential recruitment of Sri Lankan workers to Thailand.

Sri Lanka and Thailand Bolster Defence Cooperation Through Officer-Level Engagement
A 21-member delegation from the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) of Sri Lanka, led by Captain S.K. Vidanage, USP, psc, GR of the Sri Lanka Navy, is currently undertaking a study tour in Thailand from 28 July to 8 August 2025.

The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Minor Hotels organised the Sri Lanka Food Festival at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel from 11-15 February 2025. This event showcased the rich and diverse culinary traditions of Sri Lanka, bringing a taste of the island’s authentic flavors to the heart of Bangkok.
Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator, and investor headquartered in Bangkok, is one of the leading Thai investors in Sri Lanka, with a significant presence through its five properties on the island: Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle, Anantara Kalutara, Avani Kalutara, NH Collection Colombo, and NH Bentota.
To create an authentic Sri Lankan culinary experience, the Embassy brought four skilled chefs from the Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort to Thailand for the festival. These talented chefs prepared an array of traditional Sri Lankan dishes, offering guests a chance to experience the island’s renowned flavors, vibrant spices, and culinary techniques.
The Sri Lanka Food Festival is part of a series of events organized by the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to commemorate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
18th February 2025
Ambassador of Sri Lanka meets Thai Minister of Labour to discuss Labour Cooperation
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, met with the Minister of Labour of Thailand, Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit, at the Ministry of Labour in Bangkok to explore the potential recruitment of Sri Lankan workers to Thailand.
Sri Lanka and Thailand Bolster Defence Cooperation Through Officer-Level Engagement
A 21-member delegation from the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) of Sri Lanka, led by Captain S.K. Vidanage, USP, psc, GR of the Sri Lanka Navy, is currently undertaking a study tour in Thailand from 28 July to 8 August 2025.