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Vachirathammarama Temple Ayutthaya Donates 100,000 Thai Baht for Sri Lanka Flood Relief
Sri Lanka and Thailand Strengthen Educational Ties During Ministerial Visit
As part of his official visit to Thailand, Hon. Dr. Upali Pannilage, Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment of Sri Lanka, led a delegation to meet with Associate Professor Khunying Sumonta Promboon, President and the academic staff of the Chitralada Technology Institute, on 22 April 2026.
82nd Session of ESCAP Concludes with Strong Regional Commitments: Sri Lanka Highlights Active Engagement
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, Thailand, Sri Lanka actively participated in the 82nd Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, held from 20 to 24 April 2026, reaffirming its commitment to advancing inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development across the Asia-Pacific region.
During the visit of H.E. E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand to Vachirathammarama Temple, Ayutthaya on 21 December 2025. Most Venerable Phravavajirakitvimon, Chief Incumbent of Vachirathammarama Temple extended its compassionate support to the people of Sri Lanka by donating 100,000 Thai Baht toward flood relief efforts. The contribution was formally handed over by Most Venerable Abbot of Vachirathammarama Temple to Ambassador at the sacred hall of the temple.
On behalf of the Government and people of Sri Lanka, as well as the flood victims and all concerned parties, Ambassador Edirisinghe expressed her deepest gratitude to Most Venerable Abbot and the monastic community of Vachirathammarama Temple for their kind and compassionate generosity. This contribution reflects the compassion and goodwill of the Thai Buddhist clergy in assisting Sri Lanka during a period marked by the loss of live, significant damage to homes and livelihoods, and considerable destruction of infrastructure
Sri Lanka and Thailand share a deep and historic relationship rooted in Theravada Buddhism, which has served as a foundation for centuries of friendship and cooperation. Religious exchanges,pilgrimages, temple partnerships, and cultural interactions continue to reinforce these ties,enhanced people-to-people engagement and mutual understanding.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand conveys its sincere appreciation to the Chief Incumbent and the Ayutthaya Temple community for this thoughtful and timely gesture. This act of solidarity further demonstrates the enduring friendship between Sri Lanka and Thailand and will meaningfully contribute to ongoing humanitarian efforts assisting those affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
23.12.2025
Sri Lanka and Thailand Strengthen Educational Ties During Ministerial Visit
As part of his official visit to Thailand, Hon. Dr. Upali Pannilage, Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment of Sri Lanka, led a delegation to meet with Associate Professor Khunying Sumonta Promboon, President and the academic staff of the Chitralada Technology Institute, on 22 April 2026.
82nd Session of ESCAP Concludes with Strong Regional Commitments: Sri Lanka Highlights Active Engagement
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, Thailand, Sri Lanka actively participated in the 82nd Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, held from 20 to 24 April 2026, reaffirming its commitment to advancing inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development across the Asia-Pacific region.
