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Sri Lanka successfully participates at the 56th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar in Bangkok, inaugurated by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Highlights the Need to Align Fiscal Consolidation with Sustainable Development at a High-Level Panel Discussion
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), H.E. Mrs. E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, highlighted the importance of aligning fiscal consolidation with sustainable development at a high-level panel discussion on “Navigating Global Fiscal Stress: A Strategic Roadmap to Reverse SDG Regression”, held in Bangkok on 21 August 2026
Ambassador of Sri Lanka participates in Gemports Award 2026 – The Vivid Legacy, an International Jewelry Design Competition in Bangkok
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand, E.A.S Wijayanthi Edirisinghe participated in the Gemports Award 2026 – The Vivid Legacy, Grand Final as the Guest of Honor, held on 15 August 2026 at the Event Hall, Jewelry Trade Center, Bangkok. The Ambassador joined together with General Sonthi Boonyaratglin, former Deputy Prime Minister, and Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), along with distinguished guests, industry leaders, designers, and representatives from the international gem and jewelry community.
Recently, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in collaboration with the National Crafts Council, Sri Lanka Export Development Board, Spices and Allied Products Marketing Board, Industrial Development Board, Handicrafts Board (Laksala) and Ceylon tea exporters; Ranfer Teas (Pvt) Ltd, Basilur Tea (Pvt) Ltd, Eswaran Brothers Exports (Pvt) Ltd and Raffles Consolidated (Pvt) Ltd, successfully participated at the 56th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar at Siam Paragon, Bangkok with the aim to promote and showcase Sri Lankan products in Thailand.
The Bazaar was organised by the Thai Red Cross Society jointly with the spouses of the Ambassadors in Bangkok under the “Shop and Share” concept and inaugurated by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn was impressed with Sri Lankan spices, handicrafts, food items, cosmetics and Ceylon Tea etc. which were also admired and attracted by Thai and International visitors.
Prior to the event, the Sri Lanka’s products were promoted through TV channels in Thailand.
The event was participated by 55 Diplomatic Missions in Thailand, consisted of 176 booths which attracted especially the elite society in Thailand in its 04 days. Donations from the participating Embassies will help to conduct various charity projects in Thailand under the Royal Patronage.
Embassy & Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
06th March 2023
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Highlights the Need to Align Fiscal Consolidation with Sustainable Development at a High-Level Panel Discussion
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), H.E. Mrs. E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, highlighted the importance of aligning fiscal consolidation with sustainable development at a high-level panel discussion on “Navigating Global Fiscal Stress: A Strategic Roadmap to Reverse SDG Regression”, held in Bangkok on 21 August 2026
Ambassador of Sri Lanka participates in Gemports Award 2026 – The Vivid Legacy, an International Jewelry Design Competition in Bangkok
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand, E.A.S Wijayanthi Edirisinghe participated in the Gemports Award 2026 – The Vivid Legacy, Grand Final as the Guest of Honor, held on 15 August 2026 at the Event Hall, Jewelry Trade Center, Bangkok. The Ambassador joined together with General Sonthi Boonyaratglin, former Deputy Prime Minister, and Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), along with distinguished guests, industry leaders, designers, and representatives from the international gem and jewelry community.