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.
was held from 23-26 March 2021 under the theme of “Sustainable and resilient recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in Asia and the Pacific”. Delivering the country statement online, Director General Chamindry Saparamadu of the Sustainable Development Council of Sri Lanka highlighted the progress of Sri Lanka towards sustainable resilient society and economy while achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. First Secretary / Deputy Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the UNESCAP Saritha Ranatunga participated at the event from the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok
More details of the session: https://www.unescap.org/apfsd/8
