Makha Bucha Day Returns Next Monday Along With Alcohol Sale Ban
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Makha Bucha is an important religious day for Thai Buddhists. This year, it falls on next Monday, March 6th, which will be marked...
End of Buddhist Lent approaching this Thursday October 21st, 24-hour alcohol sales ban incoming
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The end of Buddhist Lent, also called "Awk Phansa" in Thai, is approaching this Thursday, October 21st.
The day traditionally also brings a...
Nationwide Alcohol Sales Ban Set for October 17th as Thailand Marks End of Buddhist...
National —
The end of Buddhist Lent, Awk Phansa, will take place on Thursday, October 17th this year, and a nationwide sales ban on alcohol...
Nong Manao Community Celebrates Upcoming Buddhist Lent with Candle Procession
Banglamung, Near Pattaya, Thailand-
The Nong Manao Community came together to celebrate the upcoming Buddhist Lent with a traditional candle procession and offering ceremony.
The...
Thai Catholic Bishops and Prime Minister Honor Pope Francis, Urging Prayers for His Soul
Bangkok, April 21st, 2025 – The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Thailand (CBCT) has called on Thailand’s Christian community to offer prayers for the eternal...
Two Buddhist festivals marked this weekend in Thailand, history and ritual ceremonies explained, alcohol...
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This weekend is filled with two Buddhist festivals in Thailand, Buddhist Lent Day on Saturday, 24th July, and Asalha Puja Day on Sunday,...
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...
Major Christian, Buddhist, and Muslim Organizations Oppose Legalizing Casinos in Thailand as Bill Discussion...
Thailand, April 7th, 2025 — Thailand’s three major religious organizations—Buddhist, Christian, and Muslim—each issued separate statements firmly opposing the draft Entertainment Complex Bill, which...
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...
Vegetarian Restaurants in Pattaya Maintain Prices Despite Rising Costs During Festival
Pattaya – The annual vegetarian festival in Pattaya 2024 has seen a surge in interest, with more people opting for vegetarian food each year....
