Thai Buddhist Monk Sex Scandal Shakes Religious Community
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Thailand’s Buddhist establishment has been rocked by a high-profile sex scandal involving a woman named Wilawan Emsawat, alias "Sika Golf," and numerous senior monks....
Well Known Abbot Disrobed Amid 300 Million Baht Embezzlement Scandal, Pattaya Woman Allegedly Connected
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Phra Thamma Wachiranuwat, the 70-year-old abbot of Wat Rai Khing in Nakhon Pathom, has been disrobed following allegations of embezzling over 300 million baht...
New glass sky bridge in Si Racha is big domestic tourism hit
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A brand new glass sky bridge in Si Racha is a huge hit drawing many domestic tourists and curious local...
Monk Arrested in Banglamung for Drug Trafficking After Tip-Off
Banglamung, Thailand – On September 17th, 2025, authorities in Banglamung arrested a Buddhist monk suspected of drug trafficking following a tip-off from the public...
Ramadan Set to Begin This Weekend in Thailand and Around The Globe
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As the sun sets this Friday, February 28th, 2025, Thailand’s Muslim community will join millions around the world in welcoming the holy month of...
Pattaya Authorities Crack Down on Monks’ Improper Alms Collection
PATTAYA, Thailand – On September 2nd, 2025, at 5:30 AM, Banglamung District Chief Nathaphob Yomjinda, alongside Phra Kru Phisal Jariyagorn, the abbot of Wat...
Happy Vesak Day! An explanation on this important religious holiday in Thailand and its...
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Vesak Day, also called Visakha Bucha Day in Thailand, is marked on the day of the full moon in the month of May...
International Gospel Music Festival Taking Place at Central Pattaya the Next Two Days!
🏖🎶 Central Pattaya Shopping Center, together with IGMF, proudly presents the IGMF Concert: International Gospel Music Festival taking place the next two days!
A music...
Bar Closures Coming This Week in Thailand Due to Religious Holiday!
Bangkok– This week, Thailand celebrates Makha Bucha Day, a Buddhist holiday observed on the full moon day of the third lunar month. This year,...
A Closer Look at Buddhist Lent and Dharma Day in Thailand
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Every Mid Summer in Thailand, usually July or August, is the start of Buddhist Lent, or Vassa. The exact date is the first...
