Our Team · 2025 / 2026

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 (2025 / 2026)

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

Deshabandu K. Jayakumar (JP)

President

Mr G.M.A. de Silva, Honorary Secretary of the Sri Lanka-Thailand Society

Mr. G.M.A. de Silva

Honorary Secretary

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

Mr. Ranjith Perera

Honorary Treasurer

Executive Committee Members

Immediate Past President

  • Mr. Nihal Mallikaaratchi

Vice Presidents

  • Dr. Sanjeewa Jayasinghe
  • Mr. Lionel Fernando
  • Mr. Ruwan P. Gallage

Assistant Secretary

  • Mr. Tissa Premanath Ruberu

Assistant Treasurer

  • Mr. D.S.K. Pathirana

Members

  • Mr. Amare Wanigaratne (Secretary to H.E.)
  • Mr. Prabhath S. Kaushallya
  • Mr. Janaka Boteju (Attorney at Law)
  • Mr. Champani Padamasekera (Attorney at Law)
  • Mr. Asoka G. Weerasekera
  • Mr. A.K. Chandana Athukorala (DIG, Retd.)
  • Mr. Praveen Vishwakumaran
  • Mr. Wilson Gunaratne
  • Ms. Chandima de Silva
  • Mr. Thejitha Koralage (Attorney at Law)
  • Mr. Mervin Gunawardena
  • Ms. Ishara Perera

Auditors

  • Mr. Ranjith Maligasp