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Sri Lanka Embassy organises Sri Lanka Pavilion at the 71st Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair
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 organised and inaugurated the Sri Lanka Pavilion at the prestigious 71 at Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair on 22 February 2025.
The Pavilion showcased an impressive lineup of 35 leading Sri Lankan gem and jewelry companies across 46 booths, highlighting Sri Lanka’s reputation as a global leader in the gem and jewelry industry.
During the fair, the Ambassador of Sri Lanka, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe actively engaged with Sri Lankan exporters, providing them with valuable opportunities for networking and discussing future collaborations.
The 71st Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair, one of Asia’s most renowned trade shows, provided a vital platform for Sri Lankan companies to connect with global buyers, explore new markets, and strengthen trade ties.
The Director General of the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand, Sumed Prasongpongchai, Deputy Director of the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand, Sitthichai Parinyanusorn and Counsellor (Commercial), Vireshika Bandara of the Embassy also attended the inauguration of the Sri Lanka pavilion. Representatives of the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce along with Sri Lankan exhibitors were also presented.
The Sri Lanka Pavilion drew significant attention from international buyers, traders, and industry experts, enhancing the visibility of Sri Lankan products and contributing to the strengthening of trade and economic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
28th February 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.