Visakha Bucha Day Coming on May 22nd, 2024: Alcohol Sales Banned Nationwide in Thailand
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Visakha Bucha Day, also known as Vesak, 2024 will be on May 22nd, which is a public holiday. The sale of all types of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in convenience stores and entertainment venues...
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,...
Thai Muslims Begin Ramadan Today
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Thai Muslims will begin observing Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, on Tuesday, March 12th, 2024 as announced by the Office of Chularajmontri.
Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, is observed...
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...
19 Year Remembrance Held at Tsunami Memorial Wall in Phuket
Phuket –
Annual religious ceremonies were held at the Tsunami Memorial Wall in Maikhao for the 19th year of remembrance for the victims of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami in Phuket.
Three religious ceremonies...
Alcohol Sales Banned for End of Buddhist Lent This Upcoming Sunday
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The end of Buddhist Lent this year will be on Sunday, October 29th when alcohol sales will be banned nationwide for 24 hours.
The End of Buddhist Lent also called “Awk Phansa” in Thai...
Thailand’s Muslim Spiritual Leader Dies Days After His Brother was Stabbed to Death
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Following the announcement of Office of the Sheikhul Islam regarding H.E. Mr. Aziz Phitakkumpon, the 18th Sheikhul Islam of the Kingdom of Thailand, who was receiving medical treatment under Royal Patronage at Chulalongkorn...
The Original Thailand Vegetarian Festival Begins in Phuket This Weekend
The annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival will be held for nine days starting this upcoming weekend. This year the festival will be from October 15th to October 23rd, 2023.
The Vegetarian Festival is a belief of...
Buddhist Officials Inspect Phuket Temples to Prevent Foreign Business Fraud After Chonburi Incident
Phuket –
The National Office of Buddhism inspected temples in Phuket to prevent fraud by foreign owned businesses after Chinese owned businesses reportedly sold fake religious amulets at a temple in Chonburi.
On Thursday (August 17th),...
Buddhists in Phuket Join Together for Buddhist Days – PHOTO TOUR
Phuket –
Buddhists in Phuket joined in with the ceremonies for Asarnha Bucha Day and the start of Buddhist Lent, two major Buddhism Days.
On Tuesday night (August 1st), officials led by the Phuket Governor Naroong...
