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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.
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…
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.