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The Embassy of Sri Lankan and the Permanent Mission to UNESCAP in Bangkok, Thailand commences the work for 2024
Strengthening Buddhist Relations: Temporary Ordination Programme for Sri Lankans Marks 70 Years of Sri Lanka–Thailand Diplomacy
A three-month Temporary Ordination Programme for 33 Sri Lankans was organized on 7 July 2025 at Wat Dhammamongkol Temple, Sukhumvit, Bangkok.
Sri Lankan Samaneri Selected for Prestigious Residential Education Scholarship Programme in Thailand to Mark 70 Years of Diplomatic Relations
A Residential Education Scholarship Project for Samaneris/Bhikkhunis/Silmathas has been launched to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand, reflecting the deep-rooted and enduring Buddhist ties between the two nations.
C.A. Chaminda I. Colonne, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP together with staff of the Mission commenced work ceromonially, on 1st January 2024 at the Chancery. The event comprised hoisting of national flag, singing the national anthem, observing two-minuet silence for war heroes, reading oath of Public Servants in Sinhala, English and Thai languages and delivering remarks by the Ambassador and Permanent Representative.
While highlighting the successful achievements of the Mission in the year 2023, the Ambassador thanked the Mission’s staff for their contribution. The Ambassador stated that the economy of the country is recovering and going forward after the economic hardship which faced during the last few years with the assistance of IMF and the international community.
Further she emphasized and elaborated on the role of employees of the Sri Lanka Missions abroad to achieve the Government’s vision under the theme of “A Prelude to the Stable Future” by achieving sustainable development goals as a properous state.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
01.01.2024
Strengthening Buddhist Relations: Temporary Ordination Programme for Sri Lankans Marks 70 Years of Sri Lanka–Thailand Diplomacy
A three-month Temporary Ordination Programme for 33 Sri Lankans was organized on 7 July 2025 at Wat Dhammamongkol Temple, Sukhumvit, Bangkok.
Sri Lankan Samaneri Selected for Prestigious Residential Education Scholarship Programme in Thailand to Mark 70 Years of Diplomatic Relations
A Residential Education Scholarship Project for Samaneris/Bhikkhunis/Silmathas has been launched to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand, reflecting the deep-rooted and enduring Buddhist ties between the two nations.