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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 and Permanent Representative Wijayanthi Edirisinghe met with General Nipat Thonglek, Vice Minister for the Office of the Prime Minister of Thailand, to discuss on strengthening defence cooperation between Sri Lanka and Thailand mainly focusing human trafficking issues. The meeting, held in Bangkok on 09.01.2024, was also attended by senior officials from Thailand’s National Intelligence Agency and the National Security Council.
During the discussions, Ambassador Edirisinghe expressed her gratitude to the Royal Thai Government, particularly the Immigration Bureau, the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, and the Border Guard Force, for their unwavering support in facilitating rescue operations and repatriation efforts of Sri Lankan victims of human trafficking through the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) process. She emphasized the significance of addressing this pressing regional issue, noting the challenges it poses and its impact on Thailand’s image as a transit hub.
Vice Minister Gen. Nipat Thonglek acknowledged the gravity of the matter, highlighting that Thai nationals are also victims of such issues, which result in substantial economic losses for the country. He assured his commitment to providing full support in rescuing Sri Lankan nationals who remain stranded. The Vice Minister requested comprehensive details of the remaining cases and pledged to bring the matter to the attention of Thailand’s Minister of Defence and other law enforcement authorities for immediate action.
In addition, Vice Minister Thonglek emphasized the importance of expediting the conclusion of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Defence Cooperation between Sri Lanka and Thailand. He noted that finalizing the MoU would be a fitting way to commemorate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
This meeting underscored the shared commitment of Sri Lanka and Thailand to strengthening bilateral ties and addressing regional challenges collaboratively.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
10.01.2024
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.