Tag: Buddhist Lent Day
Cabinet approves extra holidays in 2016 to stimulate tourism
BANGKOK, 6 October 2015 - The Cabinet on Tuesday approved 6 May and 18 July 2016 as extra public holidays to allow for long...
Buddhists joining Buddhism Promotion Week
BANGKOK, 15 July 2011 – Buddhists are taking part in the Buddhism Promotion Week upon Asalha Puja Day and the Buddhist Lent Day...
Culture Ministry to hold Buddhism Promotion Week
BANGKOK, 12 July 2011 – The Ministry of Culture has invited Buddhists to practice dhamma upon the Asalha Puja Day and the Buddhist...
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Eerie discoveries at illegal dumping site in East Pattaya forest
PATTAYA, Thailand – An elderly resident of Chak Nok reservoir in Huay Yai district in East Pattaya led a team of reporters to investigate...
Fishing boats razed by fire during grilling fest in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - A festive grilling gathering turned into a scene of chaos as several small fishing boats lining the banks of the Banglamung...
Pattaya and upper part of Thailand experiencing extreme heat this week
Thailand is experiencing extreme heat, with some areas in the southern region experiencing thunderstorms. Bangkok and its vicinity are also experiencing intense heat in...
Accumulated extreme heat during daytime contributes to electricity consumption record high
With the scorching weather on the night of April 22, Thais battled the heat by cranking up their air conditioners, leading to a surge...
Thai-Myanmar border situation remains unsettled as clashes resurface after three-day hiatus
The situation at the Thai-Myanmar border in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, remains volatile as sounds of gunfire and explosions from clashes between Karen...