Tag: Buddhist holidays
East marks Visakha Bucha Day
Eastern residents commemorated the birth, death and enlightenment of Lord Buddha on Thailand’s holiest of holidays, Visakha Bucha Day.
Religious ceremonies began early and went...
DDC cautions against inhaling incense smoke
SURIN, 11 August 2012 – Ms. Kanyarat Kiatsupha, who handles public relations for the province of Surin, received information from the Department of...
Thai Cambodian border crowded with holidaymakers
SRISAKET, 2 August 2012-The atmosphere on the Thai-Cambodian border in Phusing district, Srisaket province has been electrifying as many Cambodian nationals are making...
Alcohol sales banned Aug. 2-3
Back-to-back Buddhist holidays this week mean two dry days in Pattaya as bars, restaurants and entertainment venues are barred from selling alcohol. ...
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Tourist police rescue lost Chinese traveller in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - Chinese tourist Zhang An, found himself lost in the bustling streets of Pattaya with no recollection of where his hotel was...
Pattaya pier pandemonium as vendors clash, multiple injuries reported
PATTAYA, Thailand - An argument between vendors erupted into a violent skirmish, leaving multiple people injured, including a father and son duo. The incident...
Pattaya ramps up security measures ahead of Wan Lai Day
PATTAYA, Thailand - As the Songkran festival reaches its peak and Pattaya gears up for the highly anticipated Wan Lai Day event on April...
Pattaya residents honour ancestors in traditional Songkran rituals
PATTAYA, Thailand - Residents of Nongprue in East Pattaya congregated on April 13 at Wat Nongprue Temple to partake in a cherished tradition during...
Durty Nellys raises more funds for Pattaya community projects
PATTAYA, Thailand - Tom Gorey and John Chapman owners of Durty Nellys invited members of the Rotary Club of Pattaya-Banglamung together with Mercy Pattaya...