The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) organised a Technical Exposure program and product display parallel to ‘Style Bangkok 2025’ for the Sri Lanka’s SME companies in collaboration with the Sri Lankan Embassy in Thailand from April 1-6 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Prior to the exhibition, the SMEs participated in a training and knowledge-sharing session conducted by the Sustainable Arts and Crafts Institute of Thailand (SACIT), in Ayutthaya.
The Embassy also organised a meeting with members of the Creative Club of the Federation of Thai Industries on the topic ‘Export of Lifestyle Products to the International market’.
An Information Desk of the EDB and a product display of nine SMEs was organised at the Style Bangkok 2025 exhibition to provide credentials and recognition for the lifestyle, gifts and handicraft sector.
The product display was opened by the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Mrs. E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, who commended Sri Lanka’s talented artisans and the EDB for their efforts in promoting Sri Lankan craftsmanship on international platforms.
The main objectives of participation at this international event was to provide international market exposure for SMEs, to showcase products in Thailand market and to develop potential exporters under New Exporter Development Program (NEDP) of the EDB.
“Style Bangkok 2025” in Thailand is one of Asia’s premier lifestyle, fashion and crafts trade fairs. The exhibition provided a platform for industry players to increase diversification, witness innovations, optimise operations, and create stakeholder value. The event brought together designers, artisans, and entrepreneurs from around the world to celebrate creativity, innovations, and sustainable design.
Bangkok is a hub for the lifestyle and handicraft sector in Southeast Asia, and influences regional trends, with well-established supply chains and access to international markets.
