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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Bangkok to collect wastewater treatment fees next year
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is gearing up to collect wastewater treatment fees from large businesses and factories starting next year, aimed to address the...
Deputy Police Chief seeks justice in his house’s search
Deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn has sought justice from the court in the case involving the search warrant issued...
Taekwondo star Panipak wins gold at Asian Games
Panipak ‘Tennis’ Wongpattanakit has secured back-to-back gold medals in the Asian Games defeating China’s Guo Qing in the women’s 49kg taekwondo championship match, packed...
‘Visa exemption scheme’ as part of quick-win measures initiated to revive Thai tourism, says...
Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Srettha Thavisin presided over the welcoming ceremony at Suvarnabhumi Airport, one of four key airports holding momentous celebrations to welcome...
Lawyer Arnon sentenced to 4 years in prison for royal insults
The court has sentenced an activist and lawyer Arnon Nampa to four years in prison for royal insults in the case related to a...