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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...
Lions Club, Cultural Council make merit, donate to Banglamung needy
The Lions Club of Pratamnak-Pattaya celebrated the birthdays of 16 members with a Buddhist merit-making ceremony and donations of food and supplies to...
Diana Group ‘family’ celebrates traditional Songkran
Local political and community leaders were on hand as the Diana Group celebrated Songkran with a traditional water-blessing ceremony. ...
Drunk driving at south Pattaya check point
Under the supervision of Superintendent Pol. Col. Nanthawut Suwanla-ong, police and volunteers have not had much chance to enjoy Songkran as they have been...
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Pattaya transitions from high tourist season to hot summer weather
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PATTAYA, Thailand - As the high season in Pattaya nears its end, tourists are greeted with scorching temperatures and a relatively subdued atmosphere along...
Extreme heat blamed for car crash in east Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - A black Toyota sedan collided with an electricity pole on Huay Yai Muk Road in East Pattaya on April 28, disrupting...
Homeless man found dead on Jomtien Second Road sidewalk, heatstroke suspected
PATTAYA, Thailand - A homeless man was found lifeless on the pedestrian sidewalk at the corner of Soi 5 Jomtien Second Road on April...
Sewage stink at Jomtien beach intersection sparks alarm
PATTAYA, Thailand - Seeping sewage waste water at the Jomtien Beach Second Road Intersection (Mach Chanu) has irked residents and tourists with its foul-smelling...
Pattaya City launches blood donation drive to tackle shortage
PATTAYA, Thailand - In a bid to tackle the critical shortage of blood supply and commemorate His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun's 6th cycle...