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Sri Lankan School Chess Players Shine at the 18th Asian School Chess Championships in Bangkok
Sri Lankan students showcased their exceptional chess skills at the 18th Asian School Chess Championships, held from 1st to 11th December 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. The event, co-organized by the Thailand Chess Association under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF) and the International Chess Federation (FIDE), saw participation from 32 countries across Asia.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Meets Secretary General of Thailand’s National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC)
Ambassador of Sri Lanka and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, held a productive meeting with the Secretary General of the National Economic and Social Development Council of Thailand, Danucha Pichayanan on 09th December 2024. The NESDC, as the primary planning and advisory body of the Thai Government, plays a pivotal role in shaping Thailand’s economic and social policies through its five-year National Economic and Social Development Plans. The current plan (2023-2027) emphasizes sustainable development, poverty reduction, income distribution, and strategic economic growth.
A 12-member delegation of Sri Lankan automobile component manufacturers successfully concluded a week-long exposure visit to Bangkok from 30th November to 6th December 2024. The visit was jointly organized by the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board and the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce. Its primary objective was to enhance the delegation’s understanding of Thailand’s advanced automotive sector and to foster meaningful business collaborations between the two countries.
The delegation comprised representatives from prominent companies, including Lanka Harness Co. (Pvt.) Ltd., Auto Foam (Pvt.) Ltd., Accolade Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd., FRP Technologies (Pvt.) Ltd., M.V Electronic (Pvt.) Ltd., TOS Lanka Co. (Pvt.) Ltd. and St. Anne Rubber Goods, Rorasil (Pvt.) Ltd.
The Key Highlights of the visit included participation in the Motor Expo Thailand to gain insights into the latest trends, innovations and technologies in the automotive industry, meeting with the Thailand Automotive Institute focussing on Thailand’s automotive policies, industry developments and opportunities for collaboration, visits to Manufacturing Facilities such as SAIC Motor CP; MG vehicle assembly plant, Siam NSK; a manufacturer of steering systems, Dashing International; a renowned for producing wire harnesses and Thai Smile Group and a networking session with the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce.
The exposure visit provided valuable insights into Thailand’s advanced automotive manufacturing ecosystem and strengthened ties between the two countries. It also highlighted Sri Lanka’s potential as a supplier of high-quality automobile components for the global market.
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok remains committed to fostering initiatives that enhance Sri Lanka’s industrial capacity and international trade.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
11th December 2024
Sri Lankan School Chess Players Shine at the 18th Asian School Chess Championships in Bangkok
Sri Lankan students showcased their exceptional chess skills at the 18th Asian School Chess Championships, held from 1st to 11th December 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. The event, co-organized by the Thailand Chess Association under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF) and the International Chess Federation (FIDE), saw participation from 32 countries across Asia.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Meets Secretary General of Thailand’s National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC)
Ambassador of Sri Lanka and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, held a productive meeting with the Secretary General of the National Economic and Social Development Council of Thailand, Danucha Pichayanan on 09th December 2024. The NESDC, as the primary planning and advisory body of the Thai Government, plays a pivotal role in shaping Thailand’s economic and social policies through its five-year National Economic and Social Development Plans. The current plan (2023-2027) emphasizes sustainable development, poverty reduction, income distribution, and strategic economic growth.
