Tag: Auk Phansa
Black & white finale to Buddhist Lent
It was a mix of black and white at area temples as Pattaya marked the last Auk Phansa of the royal mourning period.
Temples throughout...
Buddhist Lent ends on somber note
Overshadowed by the passing of HM the King, Buddhist Lent ended on a somber note with people flocking to area temples, but largely to...
Pattaya marks end of Buddhist Lent with reverence
Buddhists from Sattahip to Pattaya celebrated the end of three months of lent and welcomed monks back into the community with alms offerings from...
Prayers and merit making mark end of Buddhist Lent
Buddhists from Sattahip to Pattaya celebrated the end of three months of lent and welcomed the traditional end of rainy season with offerings of...
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British ambassador hosts social gathering in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - Mark Gooding, British ambassador to Thailand since 2021, hosted a community evening at Courtyard by Marriott (North Pattaya) on April 23....
Officials fear Pattaya and Phuket are overcrowded hotspots
The Federation of Thai Tourism Associations has formally warned the Thai government that overtourism is now at crisis point. With projections that the calendar...
Swiss man critically injured in Pattaya scooter collision; police inaction criticised
PATTAYA, Thailand - A 73-year-old Swiss citizen is in critical condition after his electric three-wheel scooter was struck by a white Isuzu car at...
Survey reveals common summer ailments amid rising heat concerns
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Thailand Department of Health has unveiled findings from a comprehensive survey shedding light on prevalent health issues faced by individuals...
Pattaya communities unite to preserve Kong Khao tradition
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Pattaya and Naklua communities joined hands to uphold the cherished tradition of "Kong Khao," or rice mound procession. Spearheaded by...