Tag: Buddha Jayanti
Chonburi gives alms to 108 monks in Buddha Jayanti ceremony
Chonburi continues celebrating the 2,600th anniversary of Lord Buddha’s enlightenment, most recently by giving alms to 108 monks. Gov. Khomsan Ekachai led the...
Culture Ministry to propose Phra Borommathat Chedi as world heritage
BANGKOK, 12 June 2012 - The Culture Ministry is set to nominate Phra Borommathat Chedi in Nakhon Si Thammarat province for inclusion on...
Buddhists invited to join Buddha Jayanti at Sanam Luang
BANGKOK, 4 June 2012 – Buddhists across Thailand are traveling to Sanam Luang to participate in merit-making and praying sessions on the auspicious...
TAT to host grand Buddha Jayanti celebration in Nakhon Pathom
NAKHON PATHOM, 23 May 2012 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will be hosting the "World Vesak Day Miracle" at Phra Pathom...
Special Report: Thailand celebrates 2,600th anniversary of Buddha’s Enlightenment
Vesak day generally commemorates the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Lord Buddha. However, Vesak 2012, which falls on June 4, holds a special...
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Poramet promises festival-driven revival as Pattaya and Jomtien businesses feel tourism slowdown
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Pattaya street food vendor escapes as gas leak engulfs motorcycle cart
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Motorcycle thief leaves clunker behind after stealing newer ride in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A devastated factory worker in Pattaya is pleading for help after a brazen motorcycle thief allegedly abandoned an old bike before...
Empty tables across Thailand as some restaurants edge toward ‘white flag’ moment
PATTAYA, Thailand – A barbecue buffet restaurant in the Rangsit area of Bangkok has struck an emotional chord across social media after revealing that...