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Strengthening Buddhist Relations: Temporary Ordination Programme for Sri Lankans Marks 70 Years of Sri Lanka–Thailand Diplomacy
A three-month Temporary Ordination Programme for 33 Sri Lankans was organized on 7 July 2025 at Wat Dhammamongkol Temple, Sukhumvit, Bangkok.

Sri Lankan Samaneri Selected for Prestigious Residential Education Scholarship Programme in Thailand to Mark 70 Years of Diplomatic Relations
A Residential Education Scholarship Project for Samaneris/Bhikkhunis/Silmathas has been launched to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand, reflecting the deep-rooted and enduring Buddhist ties between the two nations.

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– Vaccination
– Insurance with minimum coverage of 50,000 USD for medical expenses
– Fully paid SHA Extra+ / AQ hotel reservation confirmation for day 1 and day 5
1. Register on Thailand Pass via https://tp.consular.go.th (you are advised to register at least 7 days before your departure date)
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3. Do 1st RT-PCR test – Day of arrival (day 1)
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Strengthening Buddhist Relations: Temporary Ordination Programme for Sri Lankans Marks 70 Years of Sri Lanka–Thailand Diplomacy
A three-month Temporary Ordination Programme for 33 Sri Lankans was organized on 7 July 2025 at Wat Dhammamongkol Temple, Sukhumvit, Bangkok.
Sri Lankan Samaneri Selected for Prestigious Residential Education Scholarship Programme in Thailand to Mark 70 Years of Diplomatic Relations
A Residential Education Scholarship Project for Samaneris/Bhikkhunis/Silmathas has been launched to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand, reflecting the deep-rooted and enduring Buddhist ties between the two nations.