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Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand Facilitates Sri Lankan Participation at Style Bangkok 2024
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.
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.
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand recently facilitated the successful participation of a 13 member Sri Lankan business delegation, comprising representatives from 10 leading companies in the handicraft and lifestyle sectors, at Style Bangkok 2024, held from 31 March to 07 April 2024. The delegation was organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) with the aim of promoting the country’s creative industries.
The Sri Lanka pavilion was featured for the first time at Style Bangkok, one of Asia’s most prominent trade fairs for lifestyle, fashion, and design products. The pavilion was inaugurated by Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe,
In addition to participation at the fair, the Embassy arranged a comprehensive technical exposure and knowledge-sharing programme in collaboration with key Thai institutions. The programme included a training session on “Export of Lifestyle Products to the International Market” conducted by the Sustainable Arts and Crafts Institute of Thailand (SACIT) and the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). Delegates also visited prominent Thai retail outlets and handicraft showrooms to gain valuable insights into product innovation, branding, market trends, and sustainable production practices.
The exposure provided through Style Bangkok 2024 is expected to enhance the competitiveness of Sri Lankan exporters in global markets while encouraging innovation, quality improvement, and sustainability in the sector.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
10th April 2025
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.
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.