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Police to probe 14 more temples for corruption next week
BANGKOK – Police handling the state temple corruption case will inspect 14 more sites next week in Bangkok and the provinces in search of...
Government spokesman hit back at Dhammakaya over the death of a...
Government spokesman Lt-Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd hit back at Wat Dhammakaya for blaming the death of one of its volunteers on blockade of the temple...
Thousands give alms to 2,600 monks
North Pattaya Road was once again awash in saffron as 2600 monks gathered to collect alms to support their less-fortunate brethren as part of...
Several provinces prepare Buddhist Lent candle parades
BANGKOK, 31 July 2012 – Several provinces throughout the country have begun to organize the Buddhist Lent candle parades for the procession on...
Government to consider revoking emergency decree in far South: Deputy PM
BANGKOK, March 5 - Deputy Prime Minister Gen Yuthasak Sasiprapa said the government is considering revoking the state of emergency imposed in the...
Thousands make merit, hoping for a better year
A Buddhist monk receives alms from citizens along Jomtien Beach Road in the early morning hours of Jan 1, 2012. Some roads were temporarily...
109 monks celebrate HM the King’s birthday at Sanctuary of Truth
More than 100 monks preached Dharma and told stories of spirits as the Sanctuary of Truth celebrated HM the King’s birthday. ...
Pattaya Mayor celebrates 38th Birthday
On the 15th of December at Baan Saen Suk, Naklua a party was held to celebrate the 38th birthday of Pattaya’s mayor Ithipol...
2,000 monks to raise funds for southern brethren Nov. 27
Two thousand monks will gather in front of Pattaya City Hall Nov. 27 to receive offerings on behalf of their counterparts in Thailand’s...
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Motorcycle and car collision leaves one woman injured on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya
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The...
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PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night enforcement operation in Pattaya sent businesses scrambling to shut their doors after authorities uncovered illegal massage shops operating without...