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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 participated in Kaset Fair 2025, organized by Kasetsart University from 31 January to 8 February 2025 at the university’s premises.
The fair, a prominent annual event in Thailand, featured a diverse array of agricultural innovations, food products, and research exhibitions, attracting thousands of visitors.
Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana presided over the grand opening ceremony, which brought together exhibitors and vendors from across Thailand and beyond.
In a special gesture of cultural exchange, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, presented a traditional batik painting depicting the Kandy Esala Perahera to Her Royal Highness, symbolizing Sri Lanka’s deep-rooted cultural heritage and the enduring friendship between the two nations.
The Sri Lanka Embassy’s stall showcased the country’s world renowned Ceylon tea, Ceylon cinnamon and vibrant batik products, drawing significant attention from visitors interested in Sri Lanka’s unique exports. The exhibition provided an excellent platform to promote Sri Lanka’s rich cultural and agricultural heritage.
The Embassy’s participation at Kaset Fair 2025 reiterated Sri Lanka’s commitment to strengthening trade, cultural and people-to-people ties with Thailand, further fostering economic cooperation between the two nations.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
18th 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.