Tag: Lord Buddha
Special Report: Thailand celebrates 2,600th anniversary of Buddha’s Enlightenment
Vesak day generally commemorates the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Lord Buddha. However, Vesak 2012, which falls on June 4, holds a special...
Diana Group hosts ‘mind healing’ program for flood victims
The Diana Group hosted a “mind healing project” to help ease the stress of Thai flood victims and others concerned about the crisis....
Sattahip marks end of Buddhist Lent
Sattahip Buddhists marked the end of three months of Buddhist Lent with merit making ceremonies and re-enactments of Lord Buddha’s return to earth...
Thailand, Cambodia join ‘Dhamma Yatra’ call for peace
SA KAEO, May 16 -- A Thai Buddhist group and its Cambodian counterpart joined with 'Dhamma Yatra' Buddhist pilgrims to urge their ...
Pattaya celebrates Makha Bucha Day
Pattaya Buddhists turned out at temples throughout the area to celebrate Makha Bucha Day on Friday. Wat Chaimongkol temple...
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Visa exempt 45 days is back to 30 days at Thai airports and border...
Notwithstanding intense lobbying by the Tourist Authority of Thailand, citizens of the 60 or so visa-exempt countries will no longer receive 45 days on...
Tourists enjoy ‘Colors of the East’ festival on Pattaya Beach over weekend
The Colors of the East festival that has returned to Pattaya Beach impressed Thai and foreign tourists especially those who were fans of local...
Children in many provinces of Thailand face climate change risks, reports UNICEF
Children living in the Northeastern and Southern regions of Thailand are reported to be at high risk for their well-being and health development due...
Royal Thai Navy to seek approval for 200-million-baht budget to salvage HTMS Sukhothai
The Royal Thai Navy is currently seeking approval from the Budget Bureau and the Election Commission for the allocation of a budget designated for...
Bangkok holds events to mark ‘World Autism Awareness Day’
The Autism Thai Foundation (ATF) is hosting an event to promote public awareness about autism and improve educational opportunities for people with the condition....