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Police to probe 14 more temples for corruption next week
BANGKOK – Police handling the state temple corruption case will inspect 14 more sites next week in Bangkok and the provinces in search of...
Government spokesman hit back at Dhammakaya over the death of a...
Government spokesman Lt-Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd hit back at Wat Dhammakaya for blaming the death of one of its volunteers on blockade of the temple...
Thousands give alms to 2,600 monks
North Pattaya Road was once again awash in saffron as 2600 monks gathered to collect alms to support their less-fortunate brethren as part of...
Several provinces prepare Buddhist Lent candle parades
BANGKOK, 31 July 2012 – Several provinces throughout the country have begun to organize the Buddhist Lent candle parades for the procession on...
Government to consider revoking emergency decree in far South: Deputy PM
BANGKOK, March 5 - Deputy Prime Minister Gen Yuthasak Sasiprapa said the government is considering revoking the state of emergency imposed in the...
Thousands make merit, hoping for a better year
A Buddhist monk receives alms from citizens along Jomtien Beach Road in the early morning hours of Jan 1, 2012. Some roads were temporarily...
109 monks celebrate HM the King’s birthday at Sanctuary of Truth
More than 100 monks preached Dharma and told stories of spirits as the Sanctuary of Truth celebrated HM the King’s birthday. ...
Pattaya Mayor celebrates 38th Birthday
On the 15th of December at Baan Saen Suk, Naklua a party was held to celebrate the 38th birthday of Pattaya’s mayor Ithipol...
2,000 monks to raise funds for southern brethren Nov. 27
Two thousand monks will gather in front of Pattaya City Hall Nov. 27 to receive offerings on behalf of their counterparts in Thailand’s...
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Pattaya Wan Lai water festival draws tens of thousands of joyful revellers
PATTAYA, Thailand - The streets of Pattaya came alive on April 19, with jubilant crowds as locals and tourists gathered to celebrate the Songkran...
Tourist grabs thief after slashing his backpack on Pattaya Walking Street
In the early hours of April 19, Pattaya's tourist police officers swiftly intervened and arrested Sumaree Keemalae, a 59-year-old woman, in the vicinity of...
Lost 4-year-old girl reunited with mother amidst Songkran festivities
PATTAYA, Thailand - On April 18, amidst the lively celebrations of Songkran on Naklua Beach Road in Pattaya, a 4-year-old girl was seen wandering...
Songkran road accident report analyzed to improve future safety measures
The road accident prevention and reduction center has released its performance report for the 2024 Songkran festival. It disclosed that there were 2,044 accidents,...
Thai Finance Ministry monitors economic implications of ongoing Israel-Iran conflict
Pornchai Thiraveja, Director-General of the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO), has stated that the Thai Ministry of Finance is diligently monitoring the economic implications of...