Tag: Buddhists
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...
PM attended commemorative ceremony of late Supreme Patriarch
BANGKOK – The Prime Minister has presided over the commemorative ceremony marking the 2nd year after the passing of the late Supreme Patriarch. Prime...
Wednesday March 7 is Makha Bucha Day
Banks, offices will be closed This year, Makha Bucha Day (Buddhist All Saints Day) falls on Wednesday, March 7. Government offices, banks...
Buddhists celebrate ‘day of peace’ on Visakha Bucha Day
Area Buddhists came by boat, bicycle and on foot to area temples to mark Visakha Bucha Day, which this year was declared an international...
Buddhists turn out for Big Buddha statue fundraiser
Hundreds of Buddhists from around Thailand converged on Bali Hai Pier to pray and donate funds toward construction of the world’s largest Buddha statue,...
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Thailand declares war on illegal e-cigarettes
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Royal Thai Police has officially launched the E-Cigarette Control Centre (ECCC), marking a major escalation in the government's campaign against...
Over 40% of Thai working-age population still lacks credit history, study finds
PATTAYA, Thailand – A joint study by ttb analytics and the National Credit Bureau (NCB) has found that more than 40% of Thai working-age...
Thailand launches new 500MW household solar buyback scheme at 2.20 baht
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved a new round of Thailand’s “household solar” program, allowing residential users to generate electricity...
Thai stocks jump 35.47 points to close at 1,577.81, up 2.30%
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai stock market closed sharply higher on June 29, ending the trading session at 1,577.81 points, up 35.47 points or...
Chadchart smashes previous record in Bangkok gubernatorial landslide
BANGKOK, Thailand – Incumbent Chadchart Sittipunt secured a decisive lead in Bangkok's unofficial gubernatorial election results, capturing over 1.4 million votes to put him...