Press Releases
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka promoted Sri Lankan products at the Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group) Global Sourcing Expo 2024
Sri Lankan School Chess Players Shine at the 18th Asian School Chess Championships in Bangkok
Sri Lankan students showcased their exceptional chess skills at the 18th Asian School Chess Championships, held from 1st to 11th December 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. The event, co-organized by the Thailand Chess Association under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF) and the International Chess Federation (FIDE), saw participation from 32 countries across Asia.
Sri Lankan Automobile Component Manufacturers Explore Opportunities in Thailand
A 12-member delegation of Sri Lankan automobile component manufacturers successfully concluded a week-long exposure visit to Bangkok from 30th November to 6th December 2024. The visit was jointly organized by the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board and the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce. Its primary objective was to enhance the delegation’s understanding of Thailand’s advanced automotive sector and to foster meaningful business collaborations between the two countries.
Expanding Sri Lanka’s export basket to Thailand, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, introduced the National Crafts Council of Sri Lanka and prominent Sri Lankan businessmen to CP Group which owns renowned retail chains, Lotus’s, Macro and Seven Eleven in Thailand.
The CP Group Global Sourcing Expo was held at the Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel, providing a dynamic platform for international businesspeople and food producers to network, showcase their products and negotiate business deals with CP Foods and CP Group partners, including leading restaurant operators, hotels, and food service businesses both domestically and internationally. The goal was to offer Thai people access to high-quality food from around the world and to promote Thailand as a world food center.
The National Crafts Council of Sri Lanka, Eswaran Brothers Export (Pvt) Ltd, Excellensa Impex (Pvt) Ltd, Worga Naturals (Pvt) Ltd and Thevmika Traders showcased Ceylon tea, Handicrafts, Ceylon Cinnamon, King Coconut Water, Spices, Food items such as Sauces, Woodapple Jam, Mango Chutney, Mustard Cream, Cashew, Pickles etc. capturing the attention of attendees at the Expo.
A Tea Tasting Session was also organised by Eswaran Brothers Export (Pvt) Ltd at the Expo which provided an engaging and sensory experience for the visitors, further enhancing the appeal of Ceylon Tea.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, C. A. Chaminda I. Colonne, Chairman of Executive Committee of CP Foods PCL, Adirek Sripratak, Chief Executive Officer of CP Foods PCL, Prasit Boondoungprasert, International Sourcing Director, CPF Global Food Solution PCL, Pierre Nicou and many of their senior representatives from CP Group supermarkets, CP Group food service, CP Group factories, CP Group Convenience stores, CP Group quick service restaurants, CP Group pet food, Global hotel groups, Airlines and Food production factories joined the event.
Ambassadors of Sri Lanka, Argentina, Australia, Ireland, Japan, Poland, New Zealand, Spain and the Director General of the Department of American and Pacific Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Chettaphan Maksamphan, joined the inauguration of CP Group Global Sourcing Expo.
During the inauguration, Chief Executive Officer of CP Foods PCL, Prasit Boondoungprasert, stated, that they initiated this Business Matching event to promote the growth of SMEs in the countries where CP Group operates, while also giving Thai entrepreneurs, such as restaurants, access to a wider variety of products, offering new choices for the Thai food industry.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok, Thailand
23rd July 2024
Sri Lankan School Chess Players Shine at the 18th Asian School Chess Championships in Bangkok
Sri Lankan students showcased their exceptional chess skills at the 18th Asian School Chess Championships, held from 1st to 11th December 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. The event, co-organized by the Thailand Chess Association under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF) and the International Chess Federation (FIDE), saw participation from 32 countries across Asia.
Sri Lankan Automobile Component Manufacturers Explore Opportunities in Thailand
A 12-member delegation of Sri Lankan automobile component manufacturers successfully concluded a week-long exposure visit to Bangkok from 30th November to 6th December 2024. The visit was jointly organized by the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board and the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce. Its primary objective was to enhance the delegation’s understanding of Thailand’s advanced automotive sector and to foster meaningful business collaborations between the two countries.
