Man Arrested in Patong for Selling Alcohol on Major Buddhist Day
Patong –
A man was arrested in Patong after he was found selling alcohol on a major Buddhist religious holiday.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that on Tuesday night (August 1st) that...
A Closer Look at Buddhist Lent and Dharma Day in Thailand
Thailand –
Every Mid Summer in Thailand, usually July or August, is the start of Buddhist Lent, or Vassa. The exact date is the first day of the waning moon of the eighth lunar month.
To...
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...
Outspoken Former MP from the Move Forward Party Proposes to Cancel Alcohol Sales Ban...
National —
Mrs. Amornrat Chokpamitkul, a former MP for the Move Forward Party, posted her opinions on Facebook stating Thailand should cancel an alcohol sales ban on religious holidays due to its lack of reasonable...
A Look At The Week Ahead: Visakha Bucha Day is Around the Corner in...
Thailand —
Thailand is hosting a ceremony commemorating Vesak, or Visakha Bucha Day at the beginning of next month with more than 3,500 monks from 50 countries set to participate in the two-day celebration.
According to...
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...
End of Buddhist Lent celebrates in Thailand on Monday, alcohol sales prohibited for 24...
National -
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...
Phuket organizes annual Tenth Lunar Month Buddhism Festival
Phuket –
Phuket locals joined in the annual Tenth Lunar Month which is an important Buddhism festival in the South of Thailand.
People who mark this festival believe that their ancestors are temporarily released to this...
Thai-Chinese Hungry Ghost local tradition in Phuket is underway
Phuket –
The Thai-Chinese Hungry Ghost local tradition in Phuket has started.
The launch of the annual ceremony was held yesterday (August 14th) on the second floor at the Tessaban 1 Market or Ban San Market...
Buddhists in Phuket join candle ceremonies for Asahna Bucha, religious holidays continue
Phuket –
Many Buddhists in Phuket joined in candle ceremonies (Wien Tien) on Asahna Bucha Day last night (July 13th) at local temples.
Asanha Bucha Day is celebrated annually on the full moon day of the...