Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra Festival of Chariot Announced for December 8th in Pattaya
Pattaya, Thailand - The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has announced the much-anticipated Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra, also known as the Festival of Chariot, scheduled to take place on December 8th, 2024. This...
Pattaya Concludes Ganesh Chaturthi Festival with Majestic Statue Floating in Pattaya Bay
Pattaya —
The Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Pattaya concluded with a spectacular ritual as a statue of Lord Ganesha was floated in Pattaya Bay, honoring the Hindu tradition of sending the deity back to the...
Illegal Workers at Chonburi Temples Spark Inspections in Phuket
Phuket –
The National Office of Buddhism inspected temples in Phuket to prevent fraud by foreign owned businesses after Chinese owned businesses reportedly sold fake religious amulets at a temple in Chonburi.
On Thursday (August 17th),...
End of Buddhist Lent approaching this Thursday October 21st, 24-hour alcohol sales ban incoming
Thailand -
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...
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...
Vegetarian Restaurants in Pattaya Maintain Prices Despite Rising Costs During Festival
Pattaya – The annual vegetarian festival in Pattaya 2024 has seen a surge in interest, with more people opting for vegetarian food each year. Despite the rising costs of raw materials, a survey of...
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...
Maha Kali Avatar Temple and Indian Association Lead Grand Navaratri Parade Through Pattaya
Pattaya —
The Mahakali Avatar Chakravartinjanani Temple and the Indian Association of Chonburi recently held a grand procession through Pattaya to celebrate the Navaratri festival.
The possession, which took place on October 9th, aimed to enshrine...
Thai PM orders strict discipline and principles adhered to for Buddhist monks nationwide following...
Bangkok -
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O'Cha ordered the National Office of Buddhism to strengthen the discipline and principles of monks nationwide following recent news regarding inappropriate behaviors among Thai monks.
Government spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana told the...
Pattaya City Braces for Famous Vegetarian Festival 2023
Pattaya —
The exciting Pattaya Vegetarian Festival is about to begin this weekend, running from October 14th to October 24th, 2023.
This festival, rooted in Taoism, revolves around honoring the Nine Emperor Gods. Locally known as...
