Chonburi Villagers Continue Unique Tradition of Offering Alms with Khanom Krok
Phanat Nikhom –
On September 8th, 2024, the villagers of Wat Bot in Phanat Nikhom District, Chonburi Province, upheld their unique tradition of offering alms to monks with Khanom Krok, a practice exclusive to...
Pattaya cancels and postpones more events, including religious merit making and temple fair New...
Pattaya, Chonburi-
The Pattaya City Public Relations Department announced this afternoon that they have canceled more events out of precaution and concern of Covid-19.
These events include some that we have already covered, such as the...
Four-day holiday with two official events to be observed in Thailand, starting from Friday,...
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The four-day holiday on the occasion of two official events in Thailand is held with the Royal Ploughing Ceremony on Friday the 13th and the Vasakha Bucha public holiday on Monday the 16th.
The Royal...
Dispute Over Removal of Khru Kai Kaeo Statue Leads to Legal Proceedings in Bangkok
Bangkok—
At 8:00 AM, on December 28th, 2023, Mr. Pairot Thungthong, the owner of Night Bazaar Hotel, Chatuchak, Bangkok, held a religious ceremony to remove a controversial statue, Khru Kai Kaeo, from the vicinity.
Read about...
Pattaya Halal Food Festival Taking Place This Weekend!
Pattaya – Get ready for a mouth-watering experience at the Halal Food Festival taking place on November 9-10, 2024, at the Nurul Yakin Mosque in Ban Nern Plub Wan. Organized by the Tourism Promotion...
Twenty Two boys from Father Ray Foundation ordain as novice monks
The following is a press release from the Father Ray Foundation. Their statements are their own.
In previous years, pre-Covid, the month of April meant long school summer holidays, Songkran, and for many young boys,...
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...
Alcohol Sales Prohibited in Thailand During Religious Holidays on July 20-21, 2024; Except at...
National —
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...
Two young male suspects attempt to steal temple donation boxes in Pattaya area after...
Banglamung –
Two young male suspects were caught on CCTV at a Banglamung temple earlier this week appearing to show respect to religious statues by performing wais before trying to steal money inside a donation...
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...
