Press Releases
Sri Lanka Illuminate Bangkok with the Spirit of Vesak at Historic Wat Pho
In a solemn and spiritually uplifting celebration of the International Day of Vesak 2026, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka together with the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Nepal in Bangkok jointly hosted a special commemorative event on 28 May 2026 at the iconic Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan (Wat Pho), one of Thailand’s most sacred and historically significant Buddhist temples.
Embassy of Sri Lanka Facilitates Sri Lanka’s Participation in THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2026 and Technical Exposure Programme in Thailand
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok facilitated the visit of a 16-member Sri Lankan delegation, coordinated by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board, comprising representatives of export-oriented food and beverage companies. The delegation visited Thailand from 24–31 May 2026 to participate in THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2026, Asia’s leading food and beverage trade exhibition, and a parallel Technical Exposure and Capacity Building Programme organized by the Embassy.
Ambassador & Permanent Representative, C. A. Chaminda I. Colonne attended the 67 th Bangkok Gems and Jewellery Fair which is being held from 07-11 September 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand.
23 companies representing the Gem and Jewellery sector from Sri Lanka participate at the 67 th Bangkok Gems and Jewellery Fair.
The fair was inaugurated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce of Thailand, Jurin Laksanawisit on 9 th September 2022.
The Fair is jointly organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion of the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand and the Gem and Jewellery Institute of Thailand.
Through the cooperation of both the public and private sectors, the Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair has become the most important gems and jewelry fair in Asia and an ideal opportunity to showcase Sri Lanka’s key mineral resource Blue Sapphire.
1,020 gem and Jewelry entrepreneurs are exhibiting their products in 2,004 booths, and the event is expected to attract 15,000 visitors during the 5 day period.
Sri Lanka Illuminate Bangkok with the Spirit of Vesak at Historic Wat Pho
In a solemn and spiritually uplifting celebration of the International Day of Vesak 2026, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka together with the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Nepal in Bangkok jointly hosted a special commemorative event on 28 May 2026 at the iconic Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan (Wat Pho), one of Thailand’s most sacred and historically significant Buddhist temples.
Embassy of Sri Lanka Facilitates Sri Lanka’s Participation in THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2026 and Technical Exposure Programme in Thailand
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok facilitated the visit of a 16-member Sri Lankan delegation, coordinated by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board, comprising representatives of export-oriented food and beverage companies. The delegation visited Thailand from 24–31 May 2026 to participate in THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2026, Asia’s leading food and beverage trade exhibition, and a parallel Technical Exposure and Capacity Building Programme organized by the Embassy.