End of Buddhist Lent celebrated in Thailand on Monday, alcohol sales prohibited for 24...
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Today, October 10th, marks the end of the Buddhist Lent and the end of rainy season in Thailand.
The day, which is also observed as a Buddhist holiday, was recognized as the end of...
Phra Ratchasarsophon Honored with Royal Monkhood Title at Wat Chaimongkol Ceremony in Pattaya
Pattaya City, Thailand- In a momentous celebration, the mayor of Pattaya, accompanied by monks, civil servants, disciples, and the public, extended their heartfelt congratulations to Phra Ratchasarsophon.
The occasion marked the bestowal of the...
UPDATE: Total of 13 new local Covid-19 cases found in Samut Sakhon
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The Samut Sakhon Public Health Department announced the latest update in relation to the Covid-19 situation in the area last night (December 18th) with a total 13 new local cases of Covid-19.
The Pattaya...
Makha Bucha Arrives This Saturday with Nationwide Alcohol Sale Ban in Thailand
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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...
Makha Bucha day is this upcoming Wednesday, alcohol sales ban incoming
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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...
Thailand to Host 19th International Vesak Day, honors His Majesty the King’s 72nd Birthday...
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Thailand is gearing up to host the 19th International Vesak Day, an event that honors His Majesty the King’s 72nd Birthday Anniversary this year. The prestigious gathering, organized by the Sangha Supreme Council,...
Prominent monk from the Nakhon Nayok Buddhism Office arrested for alleged involvement with millions...
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More than 60 police officers from the Anti-Corruption Division raided five temples in Nakhon Nayok, Nonthaburi, and Bangkok this morning, February 18th, to examine an alleged temple-subsidy corruption in the National Office...
Navaratri Celebrations Set to Illuminate Pattaya
Pattaya, Thailand– Devotees, mark your calendars! The Mahakali Avatar Universe Mother Temple and the Chonburi Indian Association are gearing up to host the grand "Navaratri" ceremony from October 3-11, 2024. This nine-day and nine-night...
Buddhists in Pattaya and Banglamung observe Makha Bucha holiday
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Buddhists in Pattaya and Banglamung area observed Makha Bucha Day yesterday, February 16th, 2022.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IoU-guYDzw&t=43s
First, as a reference, some of our prior articles on this holiday:
Makha Bucha day, one of the holiest Buddhist...
Illegal Workers at Chonburi Temples Spark Inspections in Phuket
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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),...