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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Pattaya gives the beach time to recover after major floods
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya is giving the city and its beaches time to recover after days of heavy rain brought some of the worst...
Fisherman finds body feared to be missing Korean in east Pattaya canal
PATTAYA, Thailand — A body believed to be that of a Korean tourist who disappeared after falling into a flooded canal in Nongprue three...
Flooded roadwork leaves drivers facing hidden danger in east Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Residents are calling for urgent safety measures on Chaiyaphruek Road, east of Pattaya, within the jurisdiction of Nongprue Municipality, after a...
Stolen bike found in Sri Racha forest, giving owner an unexpected reunion
SRI RACHA, Thailand — Sometimes a stolen vehicle really does find its way home. More than two months after his motorcycle disappeared, a Sri...
Storm winds topple large trees across Sattahip, crews clear roads
SATTAHIP, Thailand — Heavy rain and strong wind gusts toppled large trees at several locations in Sattahip, Chonburi, on September 27, damaging homes, communication...