Alcohol Sales Banned for End of Buddhist Lent This Upcoming Sunday
Thailand –
The end of Buddhist Lent this year will be on Sunday, October 29th when alcohol sales will be banned nationwide for 24 hours.
The End of Buddhist Lent also called “Awk Phansa” in Thai...
Man who claims to be the father of all gods arrested in Chaiyaphum for...
Chaiyaphum -
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...
Allegedly drunken monk on pilgrimage injured after trying to sneak into man’s bedroom to...
Sri Racha —
A drunken monk who was on pilgrimage got chased out of the house and injured by the house’s owner due to his multiple religious wrongdoings and an attempt to sneak into the...
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...
Religious Affairs Director-General encourages Thai Buddhists to pray intensely to fight against Covid-19 crisis
National -
The Director-General of the Religious Affairs Department encourages all Buddhists to pray in order to build a healthy state of mind to fight against various problems affected by the Covid-19 Coronavirus.
Kriengsak Bunprasit of...
Thailand to Enter 6-day-long Holiday Period from July 28th to August 2nd
National —
The Thai caretaker Cabinet recently approved an additional public holiday for July 31st.
This approval means that the upcoming weekend, which is already special for most Thai people as it includes the King's Birthday...
Sanctuary of Truth in Pattaya Holds Five-Religion Ceremony to Honor The Great King Bhumibol
Pattaya —
The Sanctuary of Truth in Pattaya, in collaboration with public and private organizations, held a five-religion merit-making ceremony titled Forever in Our Hearts, in remembrance of the boundless kindness of His Majesty King...
Believe it or not rain falls after Chachoengsao villagers build enormous phallus in religious...
Chachoengsao –
An enormous phallus which was built on a small dead-end road as a part of an ancient local rain-making ceremony in Chachoengsao brought rain two days after, according to the village headman.
Local...
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...
Pattaya Police Chief warns public about alcohol sales ban on Makha Bucha as they...
Chonburi -
The Pattaya Police chief warned local restaurants and shops not to sell and serve all kinds of alcoholic beverages on Makha Bucha Day (A religious holiday) tomorrow, February 16th, as they could face...