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.
The cultural troupe of the Sri Lanka Army led by Cpt. Ajith Ruwanpura performed at the opening ceremony of the TITF and also at the Sri Lankan booth showcasing their vibrant and colorful dancing and drumming items, attracting more visitors to the Sri Lankan pavilion. Ceylon Tea and a taste of Sri Lankan cuisine offered at the booth made it more appealing to the crowds visiting the booth, while getting awareness on Sri Lanka, as an interesting and ‘must visit’ destination, where a rich array of attractions are in offer that suits to each and every one.
The beautifully decorated Sri Lanka pavilion was ceremonially opened by H.E. (Mrs.) Samantha K. Jayasuriya, the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand on 16th January 2020, and Mr. Thanapol Cheewarattanaporn, President of Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA), representatives from the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), Ms. Shirani Herath, Junior Manager of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) responsible for Thailand, Mr. Anil Sirimanna, First Secretary (Commerce) of the Embassy and Mr. Riza Yusoof, Manager of the SriLankan Airlines in Bangkok, and the participating Sri Lankan tour agents joined in the opening of the Sri Lankan pavilion by lighting the traditional oil lamp amidst the rhythms of the ‘magulbera’.
Jetwing Travels , Ya Tours, Nawamini Travels, Karusan Travels, Ayubowan Tours & Travels, Red Apple Travel & Holidays, Aitken Spence Travels, Ceylon Tours, Jagath Tours, Savari Travels, NKAR Travels & Daya Holidays Pvt Ltd participated from Sri Lanka at the TITF 2020 which the largest tour fair in Thailand that promotes a wide range of tourism products and related services, drawing approximately 400,000 visitors, including tour operators, travel agents, hoteliers, media and consumers.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
22 January 2020