Makha Bucha Arrives This Saturday with Nationwide Alcohol Sale Ban in Thailand
National —
Makha Bucha, the second most important Buddhist day for Thai people, is only a few days away from today, February 19th, 2024. If you're visiting Thailand during this time, here is what you...
Dozens of Pattaya monks perform prayer ritual to ward off Covid-19 in the city
Pattaya, Thailand-
Dozens of monks came together (although socially distanced and with masks) at Wat Chai in Pattaya this week to, according to them, conduct a special prayer and ritual to disperse the Covid-19 coronavirus...
Naga becomes Thailand’s official mythical creature
Thailand –
The Thai Cabinet has approved to designate the Naga as Thailand's official national mythical creature.
Deputy government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek told Thai media, “The Cabinet has approved a request from multiple relevant agencies about...
Photo Tour: Pattaya Marks First of Two Religious Holidays
Pattaya –
On the evening of July 20th, 2024, Buddhists gathered at Wat Chai Mongkol, a temple in the heart of South Pattaya's business district near Walking Street, to celebrate Asarnha Bucha Day. This significant...
Makha Bucha day is this upcoming Wednesday, alcohol sales ban incoming
Thailand-
Makha Bucha day, one of the holiest Buddhist holidays, falls on this upcoming Wednesday, February 16th, in Thailand.
The day will be marked with many religious ceremonies and gatherings which have been allowed to continue...
A Closer Look at Buddhist Lent and Dharma Day in Thailand
Thailand –
Every Mid Summer in Thailand, usually July or August, is the start of Buddhist Lent, or Vassa. The exact date is the first day of the waning moon of the eighth lunar month.
To...
Takhian Tia Residents Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi
Takhian Tia, Chonburi Province – On September 15th, 2024, Sai Mu people and tourists gathered at the Ganesha statue in Takhian Tia, Thung Nong Takrai, Village No. 1, to celebrate the Ganesh Chaturthi festival,...
Invitation to join English meditation club with experienced monks in Pattaya free
Pattaya-
The following is an invitation from a local group of Thai monks inviting foreigners to join a meditation club free. The statements below are from the local group of monks. Their statements are their...
Wat Boonsamphan is holding a temple fair in the Pattaya area from May 15th...
Pattaya —
Wat Boonsamphan is currently holding a temple fair from May 15th to May 22nd every evening after many years of cancellation due to Covid-19. We, TPN Media, cordially invite you to this cool,...
Devotees Gathered at Wat Chai Mongkol in Pattaya During Makha Bucha Day
Pattaya —
Wat Chai Mongkol held a vibrant celebration of Makha Bucha Day on Saturday, February 24th, drawing devotees and Buddhists from across Pattaya and nearby communities.
Makha Bucha Day, observed on the 15th day of...