The Original Thailand Vegetarian Festival Begins in Phuket This Weekend

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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...

Thailand’s Muslim Spiritual Leader Dies Days After His Brother was Stabbed to Death

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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...

Nationwide Alcohol Sales Ban Set for October 17th as Thailand Marks End of Buddhist...

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National — The end of Buddhist Lent, Awk Phansa, will take place on Thursday, October 17th this year, and a nationwide sales ban on alcohol will be enforced for 24 hours. Under the Alcohol Control...

Buddhist Officials Inspect Phuket Temples to Prevent Foreign Business Fraud After Chonburi Incident

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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),...

Man Arrested in Patong for Selling Alcohol on Major Buddhist Day

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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...

Makha Bucha Day Returns Next Monday Along With Alcohol Sale Ban

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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...

Thailand to Host 19th International Vesak Day, honors His Majesty the King’s 72nd Birthday...

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PRESS RELEASE: 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,...

End of Buddhist Lent celebrates in Thailand on Monday, alcohol sales prohibited for 24...

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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...

Thai-Chinese Hungry Ghost local tradition in Phuket is underway

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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

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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...
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