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...
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...
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...
Naga becomes Thailand’s official mythical creature
Thailand –
The Thai Cabinet has approved to designate the Naga as Thailand's official national mythical creature.
Deputy government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek told Thai media, “The Cabinet has approved a request from multiple relevant agencies about...
End of Buddhist Lent celebrated in Thailand on Monday, alcohol sales prohibited for 24...
National -
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...
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...
Sattahip hosts traditional lantern festival at Buddha Mountain (Khao Chi Chan)
Sattahip —
Another great traditional festival has recently passed by today, July 22nd, at Khao Chi Chan or more commonly known as the Buddha Mountain.
Many authorities and residents in the Jomtien subdistrict gathered in the...
Five-day-long weekend approaching in Thailand to celebrate two major Buddhist holidays, starting Wednesday
National -
Starting tomorrow, Thailand will have a five-day-long weekend as two Buddhist holidays are approaching on July 13th for Asanha Bucha Day and the 14th for the beginning of the Buddhist Lent while the...
Video: Buddha Mountain area to hold lantern festival later this month
A traditional lantern festival will be held at the Buddha Mountain (Khao Chi Chan) in Sattahip this month.
The article version is here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U2w6aMQtzQ
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...
