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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Pattaya Bali Hai Pier roof construction nears completion ahead of tourist season
PATTAYA, Thailand - On October 8, Pattaya City officials conducted an inspection of the ongoing construction of the roof along Bali Hai Pier to...
Sattahip team rescues 90-year-old woman amid ongoing flooding in Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI, Thailand - The Sattahip Disaster Response Team has been tirelessly assisting affected communities in Chiang Mai, where flooding continues in several areas...
In a surprise move Thailand ends compulsory deportation of Myanmar illegals
The Thai government has at long last begun the issuing of official identification cards to Myanmar economic migrants even if they entered illegally. In...
Authorities crackdown on electric shock fishing at Wat Yan Temple reservoir
PATTAYA, Thailand - On October 8, Banglamung District Chief Weekit Manarojkit addressed illegal fishing activities in the Wat Yan Sangwararam reservoir, a designated conservation...
Pattaya launches ‘City Live CCTV’ System to monitor traffic and urban conditions
PATTAYA, Thailand - Pattaya is taking a significant step toward improving urban management as Mayor Poramet Ngampichet announces the implementation of the "Pattaya City...