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

Ambassador of Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to fostering cooperation with Lao PDR and Cambodia

The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka paid calls to the Ambassador of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) to Thailand, H.E. Mr. Khamphan Anlavan and the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Cambodia to Thailand, H.E. Hun Saroeun, at their respective embassies in Bangkok. These diplomatic meetings served to strengthen bilateral relations and reaffirm Sri Lanka’s commitment to fostering cooperation with both Lao PDR and Cambodia, both of which are accredited to the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand.

Sri Lanka-Thai Collaboration in Batik Art: Harshi Batik Participates in Specialized Training in Thailand

As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen cultural ties and promote artistic collaboration, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok facilitated the participation of Harshi Batik, a Sri Lankan artisan, in a specialized training programme on traditional Thai Batik. The programme was conducted by the esteemed Phaya Batik and Phaya Paint Batik in Thailand, recognized for their expertise in preserving and innovating the timeless art of Batik.

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

Sri Lanka at 68th YWCA Diplomatic Charity Bazaar 2023 in Bangkok2

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Ambassador of Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to fostering cooperation with Lao PDR and Cambodia

The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka paid calls to the Ambassador of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) to Thailand, H.E. Mr. Khamphan Anlavan and the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Cambodia to Thailand, H.E. Hun Saroeun, at their respective embassies in Bangkok. These diplomatic meetings served to strengthen bilateral relations and reaffirm Sri Lanka’s commitment to fostering cooperation with both Lao PDR and Cambodia, both of which are accredited to the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand.

Sri Lanka-Thai Collaboration in Batik Art: Harshi Batik Participates in Specialized Training in Thailand

As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen cultural ties and promote artistic collaboration, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok facilitated the participation of Harshi Batik, a Sri Lankan artisan, in a specialized training programme on traditional Thai Batik. The programme was conducted by the esteemed Phaya Batik and Phaya Paint Batik in Thailand, recognized for their expertise in preserving and innovating the timeless art of Batik.