Our Team · 2026 / 2027

Building Bridges Between Sri Lanka and Thailand

The Sri Lanka–Thailand Society is guided by a dedicated group of patrons and committee members who work together to strengthen friendship, cultural understanding, and cooperation between our two nations.

Members and guests photographed on the lawn at a Society reception

Patron

His Excellency Mr. Paitoon Mahapannaporn
Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Sri Lanka

Vice Patrons

  • Mrs. Nirmalie Gunatilleke
  • Mr. Uditha Palihakkara

Executive Committee (2026 / 2027)

Elected at the Annual General Meeting held on 25 September 2026.

Deshabandu K. Jayakumar (JP), President of the Sri Lanka-Thailand Society

Deshabandu K. Jayakumar (JP)

President

Mr. Tissa Premanath Ruberu, Honorary Secretary of the Sri Lanka–Thailand Society

Mr. Tissa Premanath Ruberu

Honorary Secretary

Mr Ranjith Perera, Honorary Treasurer of the Sri Lanka-Thailand Society

Mr. K. Ranjith Perera

Honorary Treasurer

Executive Committee Members

Past President

  • Mr. Nihal Mallikaaratchi

Vice Presidents

  • Mr. Lionel Fernando
  • Mr. G.M.A. de Silva
  • Mr. Thejitha Koralage

Assistant Secretary

  • Mr. Mervin Gunawardena

Assistant Treasurer

  • Mr. A.K.C. Atukorala

Members

  • Mr. Amare Wanigaratne
  • Mr. Champani Padmasekara
  • Mr. Wilson Gunaratne
  • Ms. Chandima de Silva
  • Mr. Prabhath S. Kaushallya
  • Mr. Janaka Boteju
  • Mr. Ruwan Gallage
  • Mr. Udara Muhandiramge
  • Mr. Prasanna V.
  • Mr. Nalin Attygale
  • Mr. Anuradha Mahindasiri
  • Dr. Ivan Vidaanaarachchi

Auditor

  • Mr. Ranjith Maligaspe