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YWCA Bangkok and ThaiBev Contribute to Cyclone Ditwah Relief Efforts in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Highlights “Advancing Societies for All Ages in Asia and the Pacific” Vision at 82nd ESCAP Commission External Inbox Sri Lankan Embassy
Sri Lanka is participating in the 82nd Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), being held in Bangkok, Thailand from 20 to 24 April 2026, under the theme “Advancing Societies for All Ages in Asia and the Pacific.”
Press Release – Sri Lanka Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Development at 13th Asia-Pacific Forum
The 13th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) was successfully convened in Bangkok under the auspices of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). The Forum was held under the theme “Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030Agenda and its SDGs for a sustainable future for all.”
The Royal Thai Government, organizations, and people of Thailand have demonstrated heartfelt solidarity with Sri Lanka in the wake of the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, reflecting the longstanding friendship and close ties between the two nations.
In this spirit, recently the YWCA Bangkok and Thai Beverage Public Company Limited contributed generously towards ongoing relief efforts, donating THB 200,000 and USD 10,000 respectively, totaling approximately LKR 5 million.
The donation from YWCA Bangkok was formally handed over to the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, by President of YWCA of Bangkok, Lantip Dvadasin, at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok. The contribution from Thai Beverage Public Company Limited was presented to the Ambassador by Ms. Chamapan Rangratna, Advisor to the CEO of Corporate Affairs of ThaiBev at a separate occasion.
The contributions have been channeled towards ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts to assist affected communities in Sri Lanka. The Embassy deeply appreciates these meaningful gestures of solidarity and compassion extended by YWCA Bangkok and Thai Beverage Public Company Limited. The donations reflect the longstanding friendship and goodwill between the peoples of Sri Lanka and Thailand, as well as a shared commitment to humanitarian values and community support.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka reiterates its sincere gratitude to the members of YWCA Bangkok, and Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, for their timely and generous support during this challenging time.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
26 March 2026
Sri Lanka Highlights “Advancing Societies for All Ages in Asia and the Pacific” Vision at 82nd ESCAP Commission External Inbox Sri Lankan Embassy
Sri Lanka is participating in the 82nd Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), being held in Bangkok, Thailand from 20 to 24 April 2026, under the theme “Advancing Societies for All Ages in Asia and the Pacific.”
Press Release – Sri Lanka Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Development at 13th Asia-Pacific Forum
The 13th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) was successfully convened in Bangkok under the auspices of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). The Forum was held under the theme “Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030Agenda and its SDGs for a sustainable future for all.”