Tag: Buddhist Lent
Buddhist Lent candles light way during ‘rains retreat’
Long before Pattaya Beach became an international tourist resort, back when rice paddies outnumbered streets, Thailand’s farmers didn’t want monks trampling their crops. So,...
Candle parades light way for Buddhist Lent
Buddhists across the Eastern Seaboard lit the way for retiring monks with candle parades to mark the start of Buddhist Lent. In Pattaya, students...
Pattaya marks Asalaha Bucha, start of Buddhist Lent
The Pattaya area celebrated summer’s double Buddhist holiday, partaking in traditional ceremonies for Asalaha Bucha Day then lighting up candles for Buddhist Lent. From...
Wild nines light up Nong Nooch for lent
Nines were wild at Nong Nooch Tropical Garden as nine elephants with a combined age of 99 years cast nine candles to present to...
Buddhist Lent begins next week
July 22 & 23 This year, the Buddhist holy days of Asalaha Bucha and Khao Pansaa fall on July 22 & 23. Both are...
Alcohol sales banned July 22-23
Back-to-back Buddhist holidays this week mean two dry days in Pattaya as bars, restaurants and entertainment venues are barred from selling alcohol. Asalaha Bucha...
Buddhist Lent candle parade, contest set for July 18-19
Candles decorated for Buddhist Lent will be on full display as students carry them down Beach Road and present them to area temples July...
City & school officials plan Lent parade, marching band contest
Pattaya officials met with school administrators to lay plans for next month’s Buddhist Lent candle parade and World Music Contest’s marching band competition in...
Auk Pansaa this week
Tuesday, October 30 marks the end of this year’s Buddhist Lent, or Auk Pansaa, celebrated on the full moon night of the eleventh...
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Pattaya Deputy Mayor supports national disability assembly, promoting practical action at local level
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Deputy Mayor of Pattaya Damrongkiat Pinijkarn took part in the National Disability Assembly and Annual General Meeting, highlighting the role...