Thai Buddhist Monk Sex Scandal Shakes Religious Community
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Thailand’s Buddhist establishment has been rocked by a high-profile sex scandal involving a woman named Wilawan Emsawat, alias "Sika Golf," and numerous senior monks....
Thai Catholic Bishops and Prime Minister Honor Pope Francis, Urging Prayers for His Soul
Bangkok, April 21st, 2025 – The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Thailand (CBCT) has called on Thailand’s Christian community to offer prayers for the eternal...
Thai Prime Minister Expresses Condolences on Passing of Pope Francis
Bangkok, April 21, 2025 – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra took to X today to express Thailand’s profound grief over the passing of His...
Major Christian, Buddhist, and Muslim Organizations Oppose Legalizing Casinos in Thailand as Bill Discussion...
Thailand, April 7th, 2025 — Thailand’s three major religious organizations—Buddhist, Christian, and Muslim—each issued separate statements firmly opposing the draft Entertainment Complex Bill, which...
Ramadan Set to Begin This Weekend in Thailand and Around The Globe
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As the sun sets this Friday, February 28th, 2025, Thailand’s Muslim community will join millions around the world in welcoming the holy month of...
Bar Closures Coming This Week in Thailand Due to Religious Holiday!
Bangkok– This week, Thailand celebrates Makha Bucha Day, a Buddhist holiday observed on the full moon day of the third lunar month. This year,...
Nationwide Alcohol Sales Ban Set for October 17th as Thailand Marks End of Buddhist...
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The end of Buddhist Lent, Awk Phansa, will take place on Thursday, October 17th this year, and a nationwide sales ban on alcohol...
Man Arrested for Dressing as Monk to Scam Donations at Hua Hin Police Station
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At 4:00 PM on August 13th, 2024, Hua Hin police officers arrested a man who impersonated a Buddhist monk to allegedly solicit...
Alcohol Sales Prohibited in Thailand During Religious Holidays on July 20-21, 2024; Except at...
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On Saturday, July 20th, 2024, Thailand will observe Dharma Day, followed by the start of Buddhist Lent on Sunday, July 21st, 2024.
These...
Visakha Bucha Day Coming on May 22nd, 2024: Alcohol Sales Banned Nationwide in Thailand
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Visakha Bucha Day, also known as Vesak, 2024 will be on May 22nd, which is a public holiday. The sale of all types of...