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 ban on religious holidays due to its lack of reasonable...
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),...
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 with many religious candle-lit ceremonies and gatherings. For those who...
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...
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...
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 as a Buddhist holiday, was recognized as the end of...
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...
Thailand to Enter 6-day-long Holiday Period from July 28th to August 2nd
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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...
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...
Five-day-long weekend approaching in Thailand to celebrate two major Buddhist holidays, starting Wednesday
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Starting tomorrow, Thailand will have a five-day-long weekend as two Buddhist holidays are approaching on July 13th for Asanha Bucha Day and the 14th for the beginning of the Buddhist Lent while the...