Photo Tour: Pattaya Marks First of Two Religious Holidays
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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...
Alcohol Sales Prohibited in Thailand During Religious Holidays on July 20-21, 2024; Except at...
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On Saturday, July 20th, 2024, Thailand will observe Dharma Day, followed by the start of Buddhist Lent on Sunday, July 21st, 2024.
These major religious days have been honored by the Thai people...
Nong Manao Community Celebrates Upcoming Buddhist Lent with Candle Procession
Banglamung, Near Pattaya, Thailand-
The Nong Manao Community came together to celebrate the upcoming Buddhist Lent with a traditional candle procession and offering ceremony.
The event took place at 9:00 a.m. on July 16, 2024,...
Visakha Bucha Day Coming on May 22nd, 2024: Alcohol Sales Banned Nationwide in Thailand
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Visakha Bucha Day, also known as Vesak, 2024 will be on May 22nd, which is a public holiday. The sale of all types of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in convenience stores and entertainment venues...
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,...
500 Pattani Muslims Gather in Outdoor Prayer, Plead for Rain Amid Drought Crisis
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At 8:00 AM, on May 3rd, 2024, Pattani local media reported more than 500 Muslims participated in an outdoor prayer to ask God for rain in the Pattani area as the weather had seen...
Group of Thieves Targeting Religious Statues and Shrines in Pattaya Arrested
On April 29th, 2024, Deputy Superintendent Police Lieutenant Colonel Kornpong Sukwisit and his team from the Banglamung Police Station, under the command of Superintendent Pol. Col. Navin Sinthurat, successfully apprehended Mr. Phongthep, also...
Explore in Photos: Pattaya’s Holi Festival 2024 a Major Success
Pattaya-
On March 23, 2024, Pattaya Mayor Mr. Poramese Ngampiches inaugurated the vibrant Holi Festival Pattaya 2024. This annual event, celebrating the camaraderie of the Indian and Thai Sikh communities, was held at the central...
Thai Muslims to Begin Ramadan
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Thai Muslims will begin observing Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, on Tuesday, March 12th, 2024 as announced by the Office of Chularajmontri.
Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, is observed...
Pattaya Holds Successful International Gospel Music Festival at Central Mall
Pattaya, Thailand-
The International Gospel Music Festival (IGMF) is a celebration of music that brings together artists from Thailand and around the world who share a love for peace and harmony through music.
The festival...