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“A Taste of Sri Lanka at Mrs. Balbir’s Cooking School” – Culinary Diplomacy Initiative of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand
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As part of its ongoing efforts to promote tourism, trade, and cultural diplomacy, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand organized a culinary and promotional event titled “A Taste of Sri Lanka at Mrs. Balbir’s Cooking School” in Bangkok, in collaboration with Mrs. Vinder Balbir, a renowned chef, restaurateur, and television cooking show host based in Bangkok, Thailand.
The event was attended by Ambassadors, culinary professionals and students, as well as representatives from the hospitality and travel sectors, importers, and other business stakeholders.
A highlight of the programme was a live cooking demonstration conducted by the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe. During the demonstration, selected Sri Lankan dishes including Sri Lankan Cashew Curry ( Kaju Maluwa), Young Jackfruit Curry (Polos Curry), and Sri Lankan Fish Cutlets were prepared. The Ambassador provided an explanatory narration throughout the session, highlighting the ingredients, preparation methods, and cultural significance of each dish.
Following the demonstration, participants were hosted to a Sri Lankan lunch buffet, allowing guests to experience authentic Sri Lankan cuisine.
In addition, audio-visual presentations on Sri Lanka’s tourism destinations, cultural heritage, wellness tourism, and export-oriented products were screened, highlighting Sri Lanka’s potential as a year-round tourism destination and a reliable trading partner, particularly in the food and beverages, spices, tea, and handicrafts sectors.
The event provided a useful platform to promote Sri Lanka as a preferred destination for Thai travellers and to encourage engagement between Sri Lankan exporters and Thai importers, thereby contributing to the strengthening of bilateral economic and people-to-people relations.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
24 January 2026
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The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok organized a “Sri Lanka EXPO 2027 – Promotion and Networking Session” on 07 October 2026 in Bangkok, with the participation of prospective Thai business representatives, investors, buyers, industry stakeholders and journalists.
Sri Lankan Ambassador Meets Thai Minister of Public Health
H.E. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, held discussions with the H E Pattana Promphat, Minister of Public Health of Thailand on 30 September 2026. The meeting highlighted the longstanding and close relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand, underpinned by strong bonds of friendship, cultural and religious affinity, and longstanding cooperation in a range of areas. The two sides exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and explored opportunities to further strengthen bilateral cooperation.