Devotees Gathered at Wat Chai Mongkol in Pattaya During Makha Bucha Day
Pattaya —
Wat Chai Mongkol held a vibrant celebration of Makha Bucha Day on Saturday, February 24th, drawing devotees and Buddhists from across Pattaya and nearby communities.
Makha Bucha Day, observed on the 15th day of...
Buddhists in Pattaya and Banglamung observe Makha Bucha holiday
Pattaya, Banglamung –
Buddhists in Pattaya and Banglamung area observed Makha Bucha Day yesterday, February 16th, 2022.
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First, as a reference, some of our prior articles on this holiday:
Makha Bucha day, one of the holiest Buddhist...
Banglamung to allow basic candle processions at local temples for Makha Bucha day, with...
Banglamung-
Prominent local monks confirmed with The Pattaya News that temples in Pattaya and Banglamung will be allowed to mark Makha Bucha day, including candle processions under Covid-19 precautions, but that there would be no...
Thai Muslims to Begin Ramadan
National —
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...
Thai PM orders strict discipline and principles adhered to for Buddhist monks nationwide following...
Bangkok -
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O'Cha ordered the National Office of Buddhism to strengthen the discipline and principles of monks nationwide following recent news regarding inappropriate behaviors among Thai monks.
Government spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana told the...
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,...
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....
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...
New glass sky bridge in Si Racha is big domestic tourism hit
Si Racha, Chonburi
A brand new glass sky bridge in Si Racha is a huge hit drawing many domestic tourists and curious local residents at its grand opening this past weekend.
The...
Ministry of Interior orders Buddhist religious holidays, King’s birthday to be celebrated online due...
Thailand-
The Ministry of the Interior, led by Mr. Chatchai Phromlert, the permanent secretary of the Ministry, released an order and notice this evening informing all governors in Thailand to mark His Royal Majesty...
