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...
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
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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...
Devotees Gather for Ganesh Chaturthi Festival at Pattaya’s Kali Temple
Pattaya —
Ganesh Chaturthi, the festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, took place at the Kali Temple in Pattaya today, September 10th, 2024.
Devotees believe that on this day, Lord Ganesha descends to Earth to...
Religious Affairs Director-General encourages Thai Buddhists to pray intensely to fight against Covid-19 crisis
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The Director-General of the Religious Affairs Department encourages all Buddhists to pray in order to build a healthy state of mind to fight against various problems affected by the Covid-19 Coronavirus.
Kriengsak Bunprasit of...
Video: Thailand marks Visakha Bucha day, we also discuss this week’s major Thai Covid...
Thailand marks Visakha Bucha day, we also discuss this week's major Thai Covid center meeting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEv8T95cNl8
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...
Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra Festival of Chariot Announced for December 8th in Pattaya
Pattaya, Thailand - The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has announced the much-anticipated Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra, also known as the Festival of Chariot, scheduled to take place on December 8th, 2024. This...
Dozens of Pattaya monks perform prayer ritual to ward off Covid-19 in the city
Pattaya, Thailand-
Dozens of monks came together (although socially distanced and with masks) at Wat Chai in Pattaya this week to, according to them, conduct a special prayer and ritual to disperse the Covid-19 coronavirus...
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...
