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....
Islamic Council of Thailand opposed to progressive bills and laws around cannabis, marriage equality,...
Thailand-
The Southern Islamic Council of Thailand released a group statement, representing thousands of Thai Muslims, that they reject and are opposed to recent progressive laws and bills in Thailand.
The statement...
10th Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade 2023 Is Only Two Days Away
Pattaya —
The Irish community in Pattaya is getting ready to host the 10th annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade, a celebration of Irish heritage and culture that will take place on March 17th, 2023. The...
Video news: A look at Makha Bucha in Pattaya over the holiday weekend
Pattaya, Thailand-
The following is a video (without commentary) showing the sights and sounds of the religious holiday "Makha Bucha" in Pattaya that took place on Friday, February 28th, 2021. As you will see in...
Thai Buddhism Office introduces hotline 1374 for public to report monks misconduct
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The National Office of Buddhism encourages the public to report any misconduct among Buddhist monks via hotline 1374.
Deputy director Inthaphon Chan-iam told the Associated Press yesterday, May 19th, that following frequent reports and...
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...
Exiled Chinese Christian Group Arrested in Pattaya for Overstay Draws Global Attention, Fears of...
Pattaya, Thailand-
A large group of Chinese nationals who fled China due to fears of persecution for their faith were arrested in Pattaya this week for overstaying their visas, a common crackdown in...
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...
Video News: Two Thailand grave keepers hold a film festival for over a thousand...
Chonburi, Thailand-
Here is something you might not see every day...a film festival for over a thousand ghosts, according to two local grave keepers, in Chonburi, Thailand.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKzZvwC_TDw
Makha Bucha Day Returns Next Monday Along With Alcohol Sale Ban
National —
Makha Bucha is an important religious day for Thai Buddhists. This year, it falls on next Monday, March 6th, which will be marked with many religious candle-lit ceremonies and gatherings. For those who...
