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YWCA Bangkok and ThaiBev Contribute to Cyclone Ditwah Relief Efforts in Sri Lanka
Ambassador of Sri Lanka participates in Gemports Award 2026 – The Vivid Legacy, an International Jewelry Design Competition in Bangkok
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand, E.A.S Wijayanthi Edirisinghe participated in the Gemports Award 2026 – The Vivid Legacy, Grand Final as the Guest of Honor, held on 15 August 2026 at the Event Hall, Jewelry Trade Center, Bangkok. The Ambassador joined together with General Sonthi Boonyaratglin, former Deputy Prime Minister, and Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), along with distinguished guests, industry leaders, designers, and representatives from the international gem and jewelry community.
Sri Lankan Ambassador Visits Northern Thailand to Strengthen Buddhist and Cultural Ties
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe visited Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand as part of efforts to further strengthen the longstanding Buddhist, cultural and spiritual ties between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
The Royal Thai Government, organizations, and people of Thailand have demonstrated heartfelt solidarity with Sri Lanka in the wake of the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, reflecting the longstanding friendship and close ties between the two nations.
In this spirit, recently the YWCA Bangkok and Thai Beverage Public Company Limited contributed generously towards ongoing relief efforts, donating THB 200,000 and USD 10,000 respectively, totaling approximately LKR 5 million.
The donation from YWCA Bangkok was formally handed over to the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, by President of YWCA of Bangkok, Lantip Dvadasin, at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok. The contribution from Thai Beverage Public Company Limited was presented to the Ambassador by Ms. Chamapan Rangratna, Advisor to the CEO of Corporate Affairs of ThaiBev at a separate occasion.
The contributions have been channeled towards ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts to assist affected communities in Sri Lanka. The Embassy deeply appreciates these meaningful gestures of solidarity and compassion extended by YWCA Bangkok and Thai Beverage Public Company Limited. The donations reflect the longstanding friendship and goodwill between the peoples of Sri Lanka and Thailand, as well as a shared commitment to humanitarian values and community support.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka reiterates its sincere gratitude to the members of YWCA Bangkok, and Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, for their timely and generous support during this challenging time.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
26 March 2026
Ambassador of Sri Lanka participates in Gemports Award 2026 – The Vivid Legacy, an International Jewelry Design Competition in Bangkok
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand, E.A.S Wijayanthi Edirisinghe participated in the Gemports Award 2026 – The Vivid Legacy, Grand Final as the Guest of Honor, held on 15 August 2026 at the Event Hall, Jewelry Trade Center, Bangkok. The Ambassador joined together with General Sonthi Boonyaratglin, former Deputy Prime Minister, and Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), along with distinguished guests, industry leaders, designers, and representatives from the international gem and jewelry community.
Sri Lankan Ambassador Visits Northern Thailand to Strengthen Buddhist and Cultural Ties
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe visited Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand as part of efforts to further strengthen the longstanding Buddhist, cultural and spiritual ties between Sri Lanka and Thailand.