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Ambassador of Sri Lanka Honoured with the Distinguished Dhamma Award at the Ceremony of the Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Training Programme in Thailand
The Certificate Conferment Ceremony of the Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Training Programme Class 32, Dhammaduta Certificate Programme Class 3, and Vipassana Meditation Certificate Programme (International Programme) Class 2 was held on 4 June 2026 at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, in Thailand. During the ceremony, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, H.E. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe was honoured with the Distinguished Dhamma Award in recognition of her contribution and support towards the promotion of Buddhist relations and cooperation.
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.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, called on with the Minister of Commerce of Thailand, Pichai Naripthaphan on 12th March 2025 at the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand.
During the meeting, Ambassador Edirisinghe expressed her appreciation for Thailand’s continued support and cooperation in the areas of trade, investment, and economic collaboration. The Ambassador also highlighted the potential to further enhance bilateral relations, especially in trade and investment, and expressed Sri Lanka’s commitment to fostering stronger economic ties with Thailand and welcomed Thailand’s proactive engagement in bilateral and regional trade initiatives.
In response, Minister Pichai Naripthaphan emphasized the potential to strengthen trade ties, particularly under the Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement, which is expected to come into effect soon. He also indicated that Thailand is on track to sign a Free Trade Agreement with the European Union by the end of this year.
The Minister further acknowledged Sri Lanka’s renowned gem industry and underscored the potential for collaboration in promoting gem and jewelry exports to Thailand. He also highlighted the opportunities in religious tourism and the importance of enhancing investment cooperation and capacity building between the two countries.
Both sides expressed their commitment to working together to unlock the full potential of bilateral trade and investment relations.
The meeting was attended by the Vice Minister of Commerce of Thailand, Suchart Chomkin, Director General of the Department of Trade Negotiations of Thailand, Chotima Iemsawasdikul and the Deputy Director General of the Department of International Trade Promotion of Thailand, Warawut Somwangprasert. First Secretary/Head of Chancery, A.W.S. Samanmali and Counsellor (Commercial), Vireshika Bandara of the Embassy also joined the discussion.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
13th March 2025
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Honoured with the Distinguished Dhamma Award at the Ceremony of the Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Training Programme in Thailand
The Certificate Conferment Ceremony of the Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Training Programme Class 32, Dhammaduta Certificate Programme Class 3, and Vipassana Meditation Certificate Programme (International Programme) Class 2 was held on 4 June 2026 at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, in Thailand. During the ceremony, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, H.E. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe was honoured with the Distinguished Dhamma Award in recognition of her contribution and support towards the promotion of Buddhist relations and cooperation.
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.