Royal Thai Embassy in the spotlight…

The Royal Thai Embassy, in Sri Lanka, was seen in a big way at the “Buddha Rashmi” National Vesak Festival 2023, jointly organized by the Presidential Secretariat, Prime Minister’s Office, and the Gangaramaya Temple, from 05 to 07 May, 2023.

The Embassy had two booths, at the Exhibition Hall, at Temple Trees; the first Booth displayed photos of sacred, as well as touristic places, which show resemblance and distinctive characteristics of both Sri Lanka and Thailand, while the second booth featured the Embassy’s team conducting a quiz competition on Sri Lanka-Thailand Buddhist Diplomacy, in the English medium.

High school students from eight schools – Royal College, Ananda College, Nalanda College, Thurstan College, Visakha Vidyalaya, Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya and Museaus College – participated.

The quiz programme was moderated by Dr. George I. H. Cooke and held on two days, 5th and 6th, May, with the finals taking place on 7th May.

Four teams made it to the final round – Ananda College, Thurstan College, Nalanda College and Devi Balika Vidyalaya – with Nalanda emerging champions, Ananda in 2nd place, Thurstan 3rd, and Devi Balika 4th.

The final round, with moderator George I.H. Cooke doing the needful

All the participants received cash prizes, and certificates, from the Ambassador of the Royal Thai Embassy, in Colombo, Poj Harnpol.

The winners, Nalanda College received Rs. 30,000, 2nd place Ananda College Rs 20,000, and 3rd place Thurstan and 4th place Devi Balika each received Rs. 10,000.

In the meanwhile, if you are keen to experience a little bit of Thailand you can do it right here, in Colombo.

All you need to do is to check out the Thai Weekend Market, put together by the Royal Thai Embassy, and held every month.

Winning team students of Nalanda College, P.A. Akila Induwara and L.M. Arandara receiving certificates and cash
prize of Rs.30,000 from Poj Harnpol, Ambassador of Thailand to Sri Lanka

They say it’s a perfect weekend destination for people of all ages to enjoy delicious Thai food, curated products, and fun activities, from 10 am to 3 pm.

Entrance is free and the venue is Siam Nivasa, 43, Dr. CWW Kannangara Mawatha, Colombo 7.

The next Thai Weekend Market is scheduled for the month of June.