Local villagers in Chachoengsao build enormous phallus for rain-making ceremony
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Local villagers in the Yothaka Subdistrict of Chachoengsao province on Wednesday, June 9th, built an enormous phallus on the road as a part of a local rain-making ceremony.
The giant penis-shaped amulet, or "Palad...
Buddhist Bangkokians Demand Removal of What They Call a Disturbing Statue
Bangkok —
Buddhist people in Bangkok are demanding the removal of a tall, mystical statue that they claimed is disturbing and fear-inducing.
The statue, which is located in a private area of the Night Bazaar Hotel...
Holidays approach starting this weekend in Thailand bringing alcohol sale bans, Immigration closures, and...
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Several major holidays are approaching over the upcoming weekend and next week, which will impact many with both the way they will be marked and due to related measures, with traditional activities like...
Buddhists in Takhian Tia Continue Post Buddhist Lent Traditions
Takhian Tia, Near Pattaya-
Yesterday, October 18th, 2024, at Wat Nalikanaram (Wat Takhian Tia) in Banglamung, Buddhists in Takhian Tia gathered to continue the tradition of making merit and offering alms to monks following the...
Pattaya City Celebrates 45th Anniversary and Honors Founding Benefactor
Pattaya —
Pattaya City commemorated its 45th anniversary with a special event held at City Hall yesterday, November 29th. The event paid tribute to Mr. Prinya Chawalitthamrong, a generous benefactor who donated 10 rai...
Thailand to Host 19th International Vesak Day, honors His Majesty the King’s 72nd Birthday...
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Thailand is gearing up to host the 19th International Vesak Day, an event that honors His Majesty the King’s 72nd Birthday Anniversary this year. The prestigious gathering, organized by the Sangha Supreme Council,...
History of Makha Bucha day, no alcohol sales, Buddhist public holidays explained
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Makha Bucha day is one of the major Buddhist public holidays in Thailand. Marked on the full moon of the third lunar month, Thai Buddhists will celebrate the day by taking a day...
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...
Explore in Photos: Pattaya’s Holi Festival 2024 a Major Success
Pattaya-
On March 23, 2024, Pattaya Mayor Mr. Poramese Ngampiches inaugurated the vibrant Holi Festival Pattaya 2024. This annual event, celebrating the camaraderie of the Indian and Thai Sikh communities, was held at the central...
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...
