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Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka, Ambassador E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe presents Letters of Credence to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe presented Letters of Credence to the Executive Secretary Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana of UNESCAP on 13th September 2024 at the UNESCAP Secretariat in Bangkok.
Sri Lanka Pavilion Shines at the 70th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair
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.
Sri Lanka has been added to the list of countries and territories permitted to enter the Kingdom of Thailand without quarantine; (TEST & GO):
Sri Lanka has been added to the List of countries and territories permitted to enter the Kingdom of Thailand for Individuals under category (13); “Individuals who have been granted permission to enter the Kingdom of Thailand for the benefit of the economy in conjunction with public health security measures and the Government’s plan to reopen the country” . Accordingly, fully vaccinated travelers from 63 countries/territories including Sri Lanka where travelers must have stayed for 21 days or more and arriving in Thailand by air are exempted from quarantine if Day 1 PCR test is negative.
For the list of countries and announcement: https://www.mfa.go.th/en/content/updatelist301064…
Procedure and requirement for enter into Thailand for travelers from quarantine exempted countries/territories: https://www.tatnews.org/…/thailand-reopening…/…
Fully vaccinated travelers to enter into Thailand under ‘Sandbox’ tourism programme, Living in the Blue Zone (17 Sandbox Destinations):
Fully vaccinated travelers from any country arriving in Thailand by air are eligible under ‘Sandbox’ programme and need to stay first 7 nights at SHA+ accommodation ( Safety and Health Administration) within one of the 17 Blue Zone Sandbox destinations if planning to continue the journey to other destinations in Thailand.
Procedure and requirement under Sandbox programme and 17 Sandbox Destinations: https://www.tatnews.org/…/thailand-reopening-living…/…
Travelers who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated should undergo;
10-day quarantine for air and sea arrivals
14-day quarantine for land arrivals.
Form more details: https://www.tatnews.org/…/thailand-reopening-happy…/…
With effect from 1 November 2021, issuance of Certificate of Entry (COE) to Thailand will be replaced by ‘Thailand Pass’ system. Travelers should register online at https://tp.consular.go.th/ and obtain Thailand Pass QR Code to present to Airlines and Thai Border Control Officials. COE approved before 1 November 2021 remains valid to enter Thailand.
For more information: https://colombo.thaiembassy.org/en/content/regualtionseng…
Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka, Ambassador E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe presents Letters of Credence to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe presented Letters of Credence to the Executive Secretary Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana of UNESCAP on 13th September 2024 at the UNESCAP Secretariat in Bangkok.
Sri Lanka Pavilion Shines at the 70th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair
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.