The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok successfully concluded a key trade and tourism promotional event titled “Ceylon Tea – Finest Evening”, held on 01st September 2025, at Hyatt Regency Hotel, Bangkok.
This flagship initiative was organized with the objective of promoting Sri Lanka’s globally acclaimed national tea brand, Ceylon Tea, while also fostering stronger ties in trade and tourism between Sri Lanka and the Kingdom of Thailand.
The event brought together distinguished guests from different sectors including, leading Thai tea importers and retailers, representatives from prominent hotel chains and shopping malls, senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other Thai government institutions, Ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps, members of the media.
The evening was graced by former vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Thailand Dr. Lalivan Karnchanachari, who attended as the Chief Guest.
Key highlights of the programme included a welcome reception featuring iced Ceylon black tea and Sri Lankan ginger cookies, followed by the screening of promotional videos on Sri Lanka and Ceylon Tea, offering an immersive introduction to the island’s tourism potential and tea heritage.
Delivering the welcome address, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand & Permanent Representative to the UNESCAP Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, , underscored the significance of Ceylon Tea as a symbol of quality, heritage, and national pride, while emphasizing the potential for expanded bilateral cooperation in tourism, trade, and investment.
A recorded message from Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment of Sri Lanka Arun Hemachandra, was also screened during the event. In his remarks, the Deputy Minister highlighted Sri Lanka’s commitment to expanding its international partnerships and the vital role that Ceylon Tea continues to play in shaping the country's global identity.
Guests were then treated to a curated high tea experience, featuring a premium selection of Ceylon Teas paired with traditional Sri Lankan delicacies and refined international offerings. Throughout the event, promotional videos continued to highlight Sri Lanka’s rich tourism offerings and dynamic trade potential.
To further support the promotional effort, a variety of Ceylon Teas from the Sri Lanka Tea Board & nine leading Sri Lankan exporters including Dilmah Tea, Basilur Tea, Stassen Exports, Tea Packs, Unitrades, Tea Talk, Inter Beverages, Ceylon Fresh Teas and Ceyland Tea were displayed and distributed among attendees. The Sri Lanka Tea Board, assisted the event reflecting the tea industry’s strong commitment to enhancing the global presence of Ceylon Tea.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
04 September 2025
