Tag: Chaimongkol temple
Women’s Development Group donates encyclopedias to School No. 8
The Pattaya Women’s Development Group donated Thai encyclopedias to students at Pattaya School No. 8. Group President Naowarat Khakhay presented 25 encyclopedias to...
Pattaya Elderly Club cerebrates Mother’s Day
The Pattaya Elderly Club commemorated the 80th birthday of HM the Queen with a traditional religious ceremony. Pattaya Permanent...
Thailand celebrates two major Buddhist holidays
Last weekend, parades filled the streets and local temples were filled with worshipers as Thailand celebrated two major Buddhist holidays, Asalaha Bucha Day and...
Buddhists begin observing Visakha Bucha
Thai Buddhists have started their processions to temples to study dharma and make merit before Visakha Bucha Day next week. Believers...
Diana’s ‘Dharma on Time’ goes quiz show
The Diana Group’s quarterly “Dharma on Time” television show took a break from its Buddhist sermon format this month to stage a quiz show...
Large crowds celebrate romantic Loy Krathong
Hundreds of khomloys float up into the night sky from Pattaya Beach, as over 100,000 tourists and residents celebrate Loy Krathong, sending all their...
Woman hurt in necklace-grab attempt
An unemployed former security guard was arrested after allegedly snatching a necklace from a woman, causing her to crash into a minibus. ...
Aussie arrested for allegedly stealing ring for marriage proposal
An Australian man was arrested for allegedly stealing a diamond-encrusted platinum ring he planned to give his girlfriend as an engagement ring. ...
Man arrives for monk ordination on jet ski, accompanied by band,...
Quiet, solemn tradition was nowhere to be found when a 180 kg. man planning to become a monk paraded through Pattaya sitting on...
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Pattaya heats up as the 2025 Bikini Beach Race returns this December 20
PATTAYA, Thailand – The countdown has begun for one of Thailand’s most vibrant and eye-catching beach events of the year. The Pattaya International Bikini...
Royal tribute on rails as SRT’s annual steam locomotive journey departs Bangkok for Chachoengsao
PATTAYA, Thailand – The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) held its annual steam locomotive excursion from Bangkok to Chachoengsao to mark the birthday anniversary...
Pattaya acts after complaints as beggars and child solicitation resurface
PATTAYA, Thailand – Deputy Mayor Damrongkiat Pinijkarn led a large multi-agency task force to crack down on begging and child solicitation in high-risk areas...
Disabled lottery vendor tries to save drowning man but finds victim already dead on...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A disabled lottery vendor attempted a courageous rescue on Wednesday evening after spotting what appeared to be a drowning man off...
Thai airports approve higher fees as travellers demand better services first
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Civil Aviation Board has approved a steep rise in passenger service charges for Thailand’s six major airports, increasing the international...