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...
Thailand to Host 19th International Vesak Day, honors His Majesty the King’s 72nd Birthday...
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Thailand is gearing up to host the 19th International Vesak Day, an event that honors His Majesty the King’s 72nd Birthday Anniversary this...
500 Pattani Muslims Gather in Outdoor Prayer, Plead for Rain Amid Drought Crisis
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At 8:00 AM, on May 3rd, 2024, Pattani local media reported more than 500 Muslims participated in an outdoor prayer to ask God for...
Thai Muslims Begin Ramadan Today
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Thai Muslims will begin observing Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, on Tuesday, March 12th, 2024 as announced by the Office of...