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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Finnish tourist alleges drink spiking and theft of Rolex in Pattaya hotel room
PATTAYA, Thailand – A Finnish tourist has filed a police report after allegedly being drugged and robbed of cash and a luxury watch in...
Pattaya Mayor clears air over ‘dirty water’ concerns at beach showers, orders daily inspections
PATTAYA, Thailand – The mayor of Pattaya has moved quickly to address public concerns after images of stagnant water at a beach shower point...
Pattaya Walking Street brawl raises questions over who the tourists really were
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night altercation on Walking Street Pattaya has ignited strong reactions among readers; with many questioning whether those involved were genuinely...
Pattaya clarifies delays in Bali Hai public toilet project after contractor issues and failed...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The city of Pattaya has addressed continued delays in the construction of a public restroom facility at Bali Hai Pier, confirming...
Pattaya Mayor backs September mega exhibition to drive visitors and revenue
PATTAYA, Thailand – The mayor of Pattaya is pushing forward plans for a large-scale trade exhibition aimed at stimulating tourism and economic activity in...