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...
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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...
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...
Buddhists should not judge monks’ misconduct and should leave them to Buddhist councils, National...
Bangkok -
Thai Buddhists should respect Buddhist monks and must not judge their wrongdoings but rather leave the consideration to the Buddhist councils, the Director of the National Buddhism Office said.
Director Sippaworn Kaewngam told reporters...
Thai Buddhism Office introduces hotline 1374 for public to report monks misconduct
National -
The National Office of Buddhism encourages the public to report any misconduct among Buddhist monks via hotline 1374.
Deputy director Inthaphon Chan-iam told the Associated Press yesterday, May 19th, that following frequent reports and...
Chonburi monk arrested and defrocked for allegedly using illegal drugs
Chonburi-
A 57-year-old monk has been arrested and defrocked for allegedly taking illegal drugs at a temple in the Nong Yai district.
The Nong Yai Police raided a temple in the Nong Yai sub-district earlier...
