Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to the UNESCAP, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe paid a visit to the Chitralada Technology Institute (CDTI) in Bangkok, following an invitation extended by President of Chitralada Technology Institute, Associate Professor Khunying Sumonta Promboon.
Chitralada Technology Institute, established under the royal initiative of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great (Rama IX), is a premier higher education institution in Thailand as a model of excellence in vocational and technical education.
During the meeting, Ambassador Edirisinghe emphasized the importance of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in fostering national development and driving innovation. She highlighted the potential for robust institutional collaboration between Chitralada Technology Institute and Sri Lankan institutions, particularly in areas of technology and vocational education.
Ambassador Edirisinghe identified Sri Lanka’s University of Vocational Technology (UNIVOTEC), and several technical colleges operating under the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) as key prospective partners for CDTI. She proposed collaborative initiatives such as, Student and faculty exchange programs, Curriculum development and knowledge sharing and exploration of scholarships for Sri Lankan students pursuing studies in relevant technical fields at CDTI.
President, Associate Professor Khunying Sumonta Promboon warmly welcomed the proposal and conveyed CDTI’s keen interest in establishing academic and technical partnerships with Sri Lanka’s vocational and higher education institutions.
The discussion was joined by other senior CDTI officials, including, Vice President Asst. Prof. Chaiwit Thanapaisal, M.D., Vice President Asst. Prof. Santanee Phasuk, Advisor to the President Chumpol Thiengtham and Assistant to the President Asst. Prof. Buarong Lewchalermwongse.
Ambassador Edirisinghe was accompanied by Head of Chancery, A.W.S. Samanmali and Minister Counsellor of the Sri Lankan Embassy and Permanent Mission in Bangkok, Shiwanthi Abeyrathne.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
21 July 2025
