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Ambassador of Sri Lanka Honoured with the Distinguished Dhamma Award at the Ceremony of the Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Training Programme in Thailand
The Certificate Conferment Ceremony of the Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Training Programme Class 32, Dhammaduta Certificate Programme Class 3, and Vipassana Meditation Certificate Programme (International Programme) Class 2 was held on 4 June 2026 at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, in Thailand. During the ceremony, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, H.E. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe was honoured with the Distinguished Dhamma Award in recognition of her contribution and support towards the promotion of Buddhist relations and cooperation.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Participates in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka & Permanent Representative to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe represented in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World, held at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall in Bangkok, together with her spouse and two daughters. The family proudly showcased costumes inspired by traditional Sri Lankan attire and crafted from Thai silk by students of Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka through a creative fusion with Thailand’s renowned silk craftsmanship.
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.
This year, the Sri Lanka Pavilion featured an impressive lineup of 35 leading Sri Lankan gem and jewellery companies, each showcasing a diverse array of exquisite products. The pavilion highlighted Sri Lanka’s status as a global leader in the gems and jewellery industry, renowned as the cradle of treasures for its precious, natural gemstones and one of the oldest source countries for Blue Sapphires.
The Permanent Secretary, Vuttikrai Leewiraphan commended Sri Lanka for its exceptional contributions to the gems and Jewellery sector and emphasized the importance of continued collaboration between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
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 70th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair which is being held from 09-13 September 2024, one of Asia’s most renowned trade shows in the industry, serves as a vital platform for exhibitors and buyers from around the world. Sri Lanka’s participation in this event highlights the country’s strategic efforts to enhance its export potential and attract new investments in the gems and jewellery sector.
The Director General of the Department of International Trade Promotion of Thailand, Phusit Ratanakul Sereroengrit, Former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand and the Chairman of the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand, Nuntawan Sakuntanaga, Director General of the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand, Sumed Prasongpongchai, First Secretary/Head of Chancery, A.W.S. Samanmali and Counsellor (Commercial), Vireshika Bandara of the Embassy also attended the event. Representatives of the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce, Akram Saroof and M. Z. M. Feroze along with Sri Lankan exhibitors were also presented.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
10th September 2024
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Honoured with the Distinguished Dhamma Award at the Ceremony of the Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Training Programme in Thailand
The Certificate Conferment Ceremony of the Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Training Programme Class 32, Dhammaduta Certificate Programme Class 3, and Vipassana Meditation Certificate Programme (International Programme) Class 2 was held on 4 June 2026 at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, in Thailand. During the ceremony, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, H.E. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe was honoured with the Distinguished Dhamma Award in recognition of her contribution and support towards the promotion of Buddhist relations and cooperation.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Participates in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka & Permanent Representative to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe represented in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World, held at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall in Bangkok, together with her spouse and two daughters. The family proudly showcased costumes inspired by traditional Sri Lankan attire and crafted from Thai silk by students of Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka through a creative fusion with Thailand’s renowned silk craftsmanship.