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...
Thailand’s Muslim Spiritual Leader Dies Days After His Brother was Stabbed to Death
PRESS RELEASE:
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...
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...
Makha Bucha Arrives This Saturday with Nationwide Alcohol Sale Ban in Thailand
National —
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Four-day holiday with two official events to be observed in Thailand, starting from Friday,...
National -
The four-day holiday on the occasion of two official events in Thailand is held with the Royal Ploughing Ceremony on Friday the 13th and the Vasakha Bucha public holiday on Monday the 16th.
The Royal...
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...
