End of Buddhist Lent celebrates 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...
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...
Intoxicated Monk Driving Pickup Truck Arrested in Patong
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Police apprehended a monk for drunk driving in Patong on May 15th after concerned residents reported his erratic behavior behind the wheel.
The Patong...
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...
19 Year Remembrance Held at Tsunami Memorial Wall in Phuket
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Annual religious ceremonies were held at the Tsunami Memorial Wall in Maikhao for the 19th year of remembrance for the victims...
Thai Buddhist Monk Sex Scandal Shakes Religious Community
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Thailand’s Buddhist establishment has been rocked by a high-profile sex scandal involving a woman named Wilawan Emsawat, alias "Sika Golf," and numerous senior monks....
A Look At The Week Ahead: Visakha Bucha Day is Around the Corner in...
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Thailand is hosting a ceremony commemorating Vesak, or Visakha Bucha Day at the beginning of next month with more than 3,500 monks from...
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...
Outspoken Former MP from the Move Forward Party Proposes to Cancel Alcohol Sales Ban...
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Mrs. Amornrat Chokpamitkul, a former MP for the Move Forward Party, posted her opinions on Facebook stating Thailand should cancel an alcohol sales...
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...
