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Sri Lanka successfully participate
at the 67th YWCA Diplomatic Charity Bazaar 2022 in Bangkok
Sri Lanka and Thailand Discuss Strengthening Labour Cooperation
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, met with the Minister of Labour of Thailand, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn on 10th March 2025 to discuss strengthening labour cooperation between the two countries. The meeting was held in a spirit of mutual collaboration and reinforced the long-standing bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand, particularly in the areas of trade, tourism, and labour cooperation.
Sri Lanka and Lao PDR Strengthen Cultural and Tourism Cooperation
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, concurrently accredited to Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, met with the Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism of Lao PDR Suanesavanh Vignaket, in Vientiane. The meeting underscored the strong cultural and diplomatic ties between Sri Lanka and Lao PDR, particularly in the realms of Theravāda Buddhism, tourism, and cultural cooperation.
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Spices and Allied Products Marketing Board, National Crafts Council, Sri Lanka Export Development Board, Industrial Development Board, Handicrafts Board and Sri Lanka Tea Board, successfully participated at the 67 th YWCA Diplomatic Charity Bazaar from 29 th September to 02 nd October 2022 at the Central World, Bangkok with the aim to promote Sri Lanka’s exports in Thailand.
The Bazaar was organised by the YWCA of Bangkok jointly with the spouses of the Heads of Mission in Bangkok, spouse of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka Stephen Senanayake, was inaugurated by Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali’s representative, His Serene Highness Ticomporn Yugala.
The event was participated by 37 Embassies consisted of 177 booths which attracted over 14,000 visitors during its 04 days.
Donations from the participating Embassies will help to promote the quality of life for children, women and the underprivileged in many aspects such as education, career, infrastructure and the environment as well as those suffering from disasters in Thailand.
Prior to the event, the Sri Lanka’s products were promoted through TV channels in Thailand; Channel 3HD, Channel 7HD, Channel 5HD, Thai PBS, and Youtube.
Sri Lanka booth with spices, handicrafts, Ceylon tea, food items, cosmetics and many other was highly admired and attracted by Thai and International visitors.
Products from Spices and Allied Products Marketing Board, National Crafts Council , Handicrafts Board, Aromatic Global Pvt Ltd, Amila Foods, Ceylon Spice Cart (Pvt) Ltd, Candle House Ceylon, CN Ceramic, DN Interior Designs (Pvt) Ltd, Dheebam, Earth Natural (Pvt) Ltd, Greens Flower Design (Pvt) Ltd, Hilma Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, Heritancy Manufacturers, Hemira Ceramics, Iresha Spice Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, Jafferjee Brothers, JFS Holdings, Kamroo Apparels, Kiyoto Coffee Company, Laklo Lanka Pvt Ltd, Laura, Maya Handicrafts, Orbit world International, RHS Bee Honey, Ranfer Group, Rochand Agro Pharma (Pvt) Ltd, Rancrisp Marketing (Pvt) Ltd, Suravi Health to Wealth, Sinharaja Herbs (Pvt) Ltd, Suravi holding (Pvt) Ltd, Teema Biscuits Manufacturers, Uva Bee Honey Industries (Pvt) Ltd, Wild Rabbits Products and YMJ Products were showcased, promoted and sold during the Bazaar.
Chairman National Crafts Council Sampath Ellepola also joined the event. Ambassador & Permanent Representative Chaminda Colonne accompanied by Chairman Ellepola and First Secretary (Commercial) Vireshika Bandara had discussions with the Community Development Department, Ministry of Interior, Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) in Bangkok and the Support Arts and Crafts Promotion Institute of Thailand (SACIT) in Ayutthaya on future collaboration.
Embassy & Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
07 th October 2022
Sri Lanka and Thailand Discuss Strengthening Labour Cooperation
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, met with the Minister of Labour of Thailand, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn on 10th March 2025 to discuss strengthening labour cooperation between the two countries. The meeting was held in a spirit of mutual collaboration and reinforced the long-standing bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand, particularly in the areas of trade, tourism, and labour cooperation.
Sri Lanka and Lao PDR Strengthen Cultural and Tourism Cooperation
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, concurrently accredited to Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, met with the Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism of Lao PDR Suanesavanh Vignaket, in Vientiane. The meeting underscored the strong cultural and diplomatic ties between Sri Lanka and Lao PDR, particularly in the realms of Theravāda Buddhism, tourism, and cultural cooperation.
