Sri Lanka successfully participates at the 68th YWCA Diplomatic Charity Bazaar 2023 in Bangkok - The Embassy and Permanent Mission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand

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Sri Lanka successfully participates at the 68th YWCA Diplomatic Charity Bazaar 2023 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.

Congratulations the newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs

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), Ceylon Cinnamon exporter; Excellensa Impex (Pvt) Ltd, Ceylon tea exporters; Basilur Tea (Pvt) Ltd, Ranfer Teas (Pvt) Ltd, and Eswaran Brothers Exports (Pvt) Ltd successfully participated at the 78th YWCA Diplomatic Charity Bazaar 2023 at Central World, Bangkok from 16-19 November 2023, with the aim to promote and showcase Sri Lankan products in Thailand.

The Bazaar was organised by the YWCA Bangkok jointly with the spouses of the Ambassadors in Bangkok and inaugurated by Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya’s representative H.E. Chirayu Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, Privy Councillor.

Prior to the event, Sri Lankan products were promoted through TV channels in Thailand.

Sri Lanka booth with spices, handicrafts, Ceylon tea and many others was highly admired and attracted by Thai and International visitors.

The event was participated by 40 Diplomatic Missions in Thailand, consisted of 175 booths. Donations from the participating Embassies will help to conduct charity projects to develop and promote the quality of life of children, women and underprivileged in various aspects such as education, occupation, infrastructure, environment and to help those which have suffered from disasters.

Embassy & Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka

Bangkok

21st November 2023

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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.