Two Buddhist festivals marked this weekend in Thailand, history and ritual ceremonies explained, alcohol...
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This weekend is filled with two Buddhist festivals in Thailand, Buddhist Lent Day on Saturday, 24th July, and Asalha Puja Day on Sunday, 25th July.
Marked in the eighth Buddhist calendar month, Buddhist Lent...
Pattaya Tourist Police Inspect Temple Tours Aimed at Chinese Tourists
Pattaya, Thailand
The Pattaya Tourist Police along with several other relevant police divisions inspected several temples today, June 6th, 2023, that allow Chinese tours to ensure no violations of Thai law were taking...
UPDATE: Total of 13 new local Covid-19 cases found in Samut Sakhon
Samut Sakhon-
The Samut Sakhon Public Health Department announced the latest update in relation to the Covid-19 situation in the area last night (December 18th) with a total 13 new local cases of Covid-19.
The Pattaya...
Man who claims to be the father of all gods arrested in Chaiyaphum for...
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A man Thai authorities described as a cult leader, who claimed himself to be the father of all gods in all religions, was arrested at a raid of his residence in the Khon...
Pattaya City Celebrates 45th Anniversary and Honors Founding Benefactor
Pattaya —
Pattaya City commemorated its 45th anniversary with a special event held at City Hall yesterday, November 29th. The event paid tribute to Mr. Prinya Chawalitthamrong, a generous benefactor who donated 10 rai...
Pattaya Mayor says Songkran “Wan Lai” will take place, regardless of water throwing decision...
Pattaya, Thailand-
The Pattaya City Mayor, Sonthaya Khunplume, explained to local media that the city's big Songkran event on April 19th, called Wan Lai, would take place regardless of a Thai Government decision on potentially...
Pattaya to celebrate halal food festival on Nongprue Walking Street
Pattaya —
Pattaya is planning to celebrate a halal food festival at the Nongprue Walking Street from September 30th to October 2nd.
The press conference to announce the event was held at the Nongprue Municipality office...
End of Buddhist Lent approaching this Thursday October 21st, 24-hour alcohol sales ban incoming
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The end of Buddhist Lent, also called "Awk Phansa" in Thai, is approaching this Thursday, October 21st.
The day traditionally also brings a 24-hour total national alcohol sales ban, although it has not...
Chonburi Lottery Winner Uses 240,000 Baht of Winnings to “Feed” Ghosts
What would you do if you won the lottery? Pay off your debts? Buy a new home? Invest in savings? Well, one recent lottery winner chose an alternative route for some of his money....
Pattaya cancels and postpones more events, including religious merit making and temple fair New...
Pattaya, Chonburi-
The Pattaya City Public Relations Department announced this afternoon that they have canceled more events out of precaution and concern of Covid-19.
These events include some that we have already covered, such as the...
