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Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Formally Commences Official Duties for the Year 2026
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, Thailand ceremonially commenced work for the year 2026 on 02 January, in keeping with government directives on the commencement of duties of public institutions for the New Year.
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Participates in the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams in Bangkok
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), successfully co-hosted the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams in Bangkok, Thailand. The Conference aimed to strengthen and complement ongoing regional and international efforts to combat online scams and to enhance global cooperation to address existing operational gaps in tackling this complex form of transnational crime. The event brought together over 300 participants from 60 countries, including ministerial-level representatives, senior officials, international organizations, the private sector, and civil society.
Eligible persons: Foreign residents aged 75 and above living in Bangkok and neighboring provinces (Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, and Nakom Pathom)
Method: Walk-in and receive same day vaccination
Venue: The Central Vaccination Center – Bangsue Grand Station (Gate 2) Opening hours: 09:00 – 16:00 daily
Required document: Passport or official identification document
Remarks: Foreign residents who reside in other provinces can contact hospitals in their area or hospital with their medical records.
2. Foreign residents aged 60 to 74
Eligible persons: Foreign residents aged 60 to 74 living in Bangkok and neighboring provinces (Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, and Nakom Pathom)
Method:
Step 1 – Pre-register through the Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs via link https://forms.gle/ULAqvx8eiDoX3v5Q9
Step 2 – The Central Vaccination Center notifies registered persons of the vaccination appointment via sms/email.
Venue: The Central Vaccination Center – Bangsue Grand Station (Gate 2)
Time: According to appointment
Required documents:
1. Passport or official identification document
2. Appointment confirmation (sms/email)
Remarks: Foreign residents who reside in other provinces can contact hospitals in their area or hospital with their medical records.
3. Foreign residents with underlying medical conditions or pregnant women
Eligible persons: 1. Foreign residents who are diagnosed with any of the seven underlying medical conditions:
1. Chronic respiratory diseases
2. Cardiovascular diseases
3. Chronic kidney diseases
4. Cerebrovascular diseases
5. All types of cancer during chemotherapy, radiotherapy and autoimmune therapy
6. Diabetes
7. Obesity (weighing more than 100 kilograms or BMI more than 35 kilograms per square meter)
2. Pregnant women, in which gestational age is 12 weeks or above.
Method: Pre-register with and receive appointment confirmation from the following designated hospitals:
1. Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, Bangkok
2. MedPark Hospital, Bangkok
3. Vimut Hospital, Bangkok
4. Phyathai 2 Hospital, Bangkok
5. BNH Hospital, Bangkok
6. Bumrungrad Hospital, Bangkok
7. Bangkok Khon Kaen Hospital, Khon Kaen
8. Bangkok Phuket Hospital, Phuket
9. Samitivej Sriracha Hospital, Chonburi
10. Bangrak Vaccination & Health Center, Bangkok
Required documents:
1. Passport or official identification document
2. Appointment confirmation (sms/email)
3. Official medical certificate confirming the diagnosis of the underlying medical condition(s)
4. Pregnant women must have a medical certificate from the hospital confirming that vaccination is allowed.
*(For foreign residents residing in other provinces, please contact provincial health authorities or your provincial hospitals)
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Formally Commences Official Duties for the Year 2026
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, Thailand ceremonially commenced work for the year 2026 on 02 January, in keeping with government directives on the commencement of duties of public institutions for the New Year.
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Participates in the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams in Bangkok
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), successfully co-hosted the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams in Bangkok, Thailand. The Conference aimed to strengthen and complement ongoing regional and international efforts to combat online scams and to enhance global cooperation to address existing operational gaps in tackling this complex form of transnational crime. The event brought together over 300 participants from 60 countries, including ministerial-level representatives, senior officials, international organizations, the private sector, and civil society.
